Was My Firing Illegal? California Employers Count on You Believing Otherwise.
In 45 years of civil trials across Orange County and California, I have watched the same scene repeat itself more
The Deposition Trap: What California Civil Litigants Don’t Know Can Cost Them Everything
By Steven R. Young | Law Offices of Steven R. Young | juryattorney.com After 45 years and nearly 200 civil
Most Personal Injury Lawyers Never Go to Trial. That Is Exactly What the Insurance Industry Is Counting On.
Everyone tells injured people the same thing: hire a personal injury lawyer. It is good advice as far as it
Settle or Fight? Why Most Orange County Business Owners Make the Wrong Choice
After 45 years and nearly 200 jury verdicts in Orange County, civil trial attorney Steven R. Young explains why the conventional advice to settle your business dispute may be costing you far more than a trial ever would.
California Wage and Hour Claims: What Employees (and Employers) Get Wrong
Every week, workers across California leave money on the table because they do not know their rights. And every week,
Your California Civil Case Is Not Won at Trial. It Is Won or Lost in the First 90 Days.
Everyone assumes a civil lawsuit is decided in a courtroom. After 45 years and nearly 200 civil trials in Orange
The Costly Myth California Businesses Believe About Going to Trial
Quick Answer: The most common advice businesses receive — settle early, avoid trial at all costs — is not a
When Business Disputes Go to Court: A California Trial Lawyer’s Guide to Commercial Litigation
A handshake that sealed a deal. A contract signed in good faith. A business partnership built on shared ambition. Most
I got fired! What Your California Employer Does Not Want You to Know
California is an at-will employment state. Your employer will remind you of that fact the moment things go sideways. What
State Court vs. Federal Court: Which Forum Is Right for Your California Civil Case?
After nearly 200 civil trials over 45 years of practice, I can tell you that one of the most consequential
When a Business Dispute Becomes a Trial: What California Companies Need to Know Before It’s Too Late
By Steven R. Young, Board-Certified Civil Trial Advocate | Law Offices of Steven R. Young Most business disputes settle. But
The First Battle in Any Trial: Mastering Voir Dire Before Opening Arguments Begin
Most attorneys spend months preparing their opening statement, expert witnesses, and closing argument. But in 45 years and almost 200
I Was Injured on the 4th of July: What Are My Legal Rights in California?
Injured on July 4th in California? Fireworks, DUI crashes, and boating accidents carry real legal remedies. Orange County trial attorney Steven R. Young explains your rights.
The Right to a Civil Jury Trial: A Freedom Worth Fighting For
Tomorrow, Americans celebrate the ideals enshrined in our founding documents — liberty, justice, and the rule of law. But there
When the Clock Runs Out: Last-Minute Trial Tactics That Win Cases
After 45 years and almost 200 jury trials, the difference between winning and losing often comes down to what happens in the last 48 hours before trial.
What Does “At-Will” Mean in California? This is What California Employers Get Wrong About Wrongful Termination.
By Steven R. Young I hear it constantly from people who’ve just been fired: “They told me California is an
Every Word a Juror Says in Voir Dire Belongs in Your Trial Notebook
By Steven R. Young Approaching forty-six years and almost 200 jury trials, I’ve watched a lot of lawyers treat voir
My First Jury Trial Returned $450,000 on $15 in Damages. Here’s Why That Still Matters.
In 1983, the gas company sued my client to foreclose a lien on her home. The amount in dispute, once
