After an Accident, Should You See a Chiropractor, Your Family Doctor, or an Orthopedist?
After an accident, one of the first questions people ask me is: “Who should I see first: my chiropractor, my
You Didn’t Go to the ER After Your Accident — And Now You’re Hurting. Here’s What to Do.
It happens more than you’d think. You’re in a car accident, you feel shaken but okay, and you tell the
The First Three Things You Must Do After an Automobile Accident
By Steven R. Young | Board-Certified Civil Trial Attorney | juryattorney.com The moments immediately following a car accident are chaotic,
They Said It Was a “Layoff.” Here’s Why That Might Not Be the Whole Story.
California is an at-will employment state. Most employees know that phrase, and most employers use it like a shield. What
The Juror Who Already Made Up Their Mind: How to Spot Hidden Bias in Voir Dire
After almost 46 years and approaching 200 trials, I know cases are often won or lost before opening statement. They’re
What Jurors Won’t Tell You in Voir Dire — And How to Find Out Anyway
After almost 200 trials spanning 45 years, I have realized an uncomfortable truth about jury selection: the jurors who are
The One Question Most Trial Lawyers Are Afraid to Ask During Voir Dire
Approaching my 46th year trying cases, and having picked or watched over 200 jury selections, I know that most trials
By Steven R. Young | Board-Certified Federal Civil Trial Attorney After 45 years trying cases and almost 200 trials, I
When the Courtroom Clock Is Ticking: Last-Minute Trial Tactics That Actually Work
The lawyers I have seen fall apart at trial rarely lost because they did not know the law. They lost because they were not ready for the room.
The Juror Who Will Decide Your Case Before Opening Argument Begins
After almost 200 trials spanning 45 years, I can tell you the most underestimated moment in any civil case is the moment a prospective juror takes their seat in the box for voir dire. By the time the first witness is sworn in, many jurors have already decided who they believe.
The Juror Who Almost Sank My Case — And What I Learned From It
After 45 years in the courtroom and almost 200 trials, I’ve learned to respect the twelve strangers who will decide
The Deadline That Can Kill Your Case: Understanding California’s Anti-SLAPP and Summary Judgment Timing Rules
After 45 years trying cases in California courts, I’ve seen strong cases derailed not by weak facts or bad witnesses,
Is There a Final Push at Trial?
They say trials are won in the preparation, not the courtroom. After 45 years and almost 200 trials, I can
The 72-Hour Advantage: Last-Minute Trial Tactics That Win
You’ve spent months in discovery, weathered depositions, survived summary judgment, and now trial is three days away. Most attorneys breathe
When Your Insurer Becomes Your Adversary: What California Policyholders Must Know About Bad Faith
You paid your premiums faithfully for years. Then the day came when you actually needed your insurance company — and
Wrongful Termination Attorney in Orange County — What You Need to Know Before You Call Anyone
If you’ve been fired in California and something about it feels wrong, you may have a case, and you may
The Juror Who Looks Like Your Best Friend — and Isn’t: Reading Hidden Bias in Voir Dire
After 46 years of trying cases and almost 200 civil trials in California state and federal courts, I’ve learned that
How a Single Inconsistency in the Defense’s Story Turned a Sure Loser Into a Seven-Figure Verdict
When a potential client walks into my office, she already has been told by two other attorneys that her case
4th of July 2023
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Yellowstone: A Lesson in Cross Examination
One constant in my life as a boy growing up in Utah, was my family’s annual vacation to Yellowstone. Every

