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
The Supreme Court Just Closed the Door on Late Removals — Here’s What California Litigators Need to Know
If you’ve ever told a client “don’t worry, we can probably get a few extra days” on a procedural deadline,
Trial Prep Starts Six Weeks Out, Not the Night Before
Most people picture trial prep as a frantic weekend before opening statements with boxes of documents, bags of take out,
When the Check Doesn’t Come: Recognizing Insurance Bad Faith Before It Costs You
After almost 200 trials and approaching 46 years in practice, I have watched the same scene unfold over and over:
Fired by an Algorithm? What California Workers Need to Know About AI and Wrongful Termination in 2026
In almost 200 civil trials in over 45 years, I have watched jurors lean forward at one particular moment: when
Voir Dire in 2026: Why a Sheet of Paper Still Beats Your Gut (and Your AI Vendor)
After almost 46 years and approaching 200 trials, I can tell you exactly when most cases are won or lost:
The Most Dangerous Intersections in Orange County — And What to Do If You’re Hurt at One
Every local driver has a mental list of intersections they approach a little more carefully — the one where someone
