Eric Young

Professional Experience
Mr. Young has been representing seriously injured individuals since 1997. With experience working on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants, he brings a unique perspective to personal injury cases, understanding how to effectively advocate for his clients.

Over the years, he has developed a strong background in civil litigation, jury trials, and appellate cases. Notable successes include:

• Delgado v. Trax Bar & Grill (2005): A premises liability case argued before the California Supreme Court. The decision established that business owners have a duty to protect patrons from harm, including assaults by others.
• Mata v. Mata (2003): A premises liability appeal where the court held a bar responsible for negligent security that allowed an assailant to enter after being previously banned.

Mr. Young’s expertise in personal injury cases, particularly those involving dangerous properties, led to his selection by Thomson Reuters to author an article for the Causes of Action series. Titled "Cause of Action Against Tavern Owners, Restaurants, And Similar Businesses For Injuries Caused To Patrons By The Criminal Acts Of Others," this article provides a state-by-state summary of third-party premises liability law and has been cited nationwide.

Teaching and Academic Contributions
Mr. Young has taught research and legal technology at the Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) in Houston, TX. He has also taught paralegal and law courses at:

• Empire College
• Sonoma State University
• Golden Gate University School of Law
• John F. Kennedy School of Law

In Fall 2024, Mr. Young will join the faculty at Santa Rosa Junior College to teach pleadings in the paralegal studies program.

Education and Memberships

• B.A. in Ancient/Medieval History – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• J.D. – Golden Gate University School of Law

Mr. Young is a member in good standing with the California State Bar and has actively served on committees focused on diversity and disability.

Professional Memberships:

• American Bar Association (ABA): Premier voluntary bar association for education and advocacy.
• American Association for Justice (AAJ): Advocacy and education for preserving justice, especially trial by jury.
• California Lawyers Association (CLA): Voluntary bar association overseeing California's legal education initiatives.
• Consumer Attorneys of California: Representing plaintiffs' lawyers and their clients.
• San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association (SFTLA): Education and advocacy for Bay Area plaintiffs' lawyers.
• Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS): Training legal professionals in electronic discovery and evidence.
• California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR): Advocating for quality care and choices for long-term care consumers.
• Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA): Improving the quality of life for individuals with brain injuries and their families.

Publications and Speaking Engagements
Mr. Young is a frequent writer and speaker on topics such as legal technology and e-discovery.

• Author of “Legal Tech-nicalities”, a quarterly column for the Sonoma County Bar Association’s Bar Journal.
• Guest writer for the One Legal Blog, the nation’s leading provider of court electronic filing services.
• Blogger at The Cyber-Esq., where he discusses legal technology and related issues.

Personal Interests and Advocacy
In his spare time, Mr. Young enjoys:

• Reading and writing historical fiction and nonfiction
• Gardening
• Digital photography

He is passionate about:

• Animal rights and welfare
• Wildlife conservation
• Environmental justice

These values are reflected in the work of Young Law Group, which dedicates its pro bono advocacy and financial support to organizations advancing animal rights and conservation.

Mr. Young lives with his spouse and their three rescue dogs—Buster, Dash, and Loki. His passion for rescue animals drives Young Law Group’s commitment to these causes.

Passion for Legal Technology

Mr. Young shares his expertise in legal technology as a guest writer for the One Legal Blog, the nation’s top platform for court electronic filing services. He also explores his passion for tech through his blog, The Cyber-Esq., where he writes about innovations shaping the legal field.