About James Dennis
James Dennis Young is an attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, with a robust focus on labor law and authorities and regulatory law. With over two decades of legal experience, he developed his talent in complicated litigation. His practice includes qui tam whistleblower claims and mass torts, areas the place he has made significant contributions. Mr. Young earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Florida in 1993, observed by a law degree from Nova Southeastern University in 1997. He was formally licensed to The Florida Bar in 2002, starting a distinguished professional legal career. His profession took a pivotal turn when he served as Special Counsel to the Florida Attorney General’s workplace for a decade.
During this time, he worked under three different Attorneys General, gaining inexperience in government legal proceedings. In 2013, Mr. Young transitioned to Morgan & Morgan's complicated litigation unit, the place he supervises investigations into intricate fraud schemes towards the government. This role lets in him to collaborate intently with retired FBI agents, improving the effectiveness of the investigations he leads. In addition to his work in complex litigation, Mr. Young heads the company's Public Client practice. This department advocates for governmental clients in a number of high-stakes litigation, including those involving opioids, tobacco, vehicle emissions, rate gouging, and environmental litigation.
His leadership in those areas demonstrates a dedication to addressing significant societal problems thru legal means. Mr. Young has also taken on a number of management roles in the legal network, showcasing his dedication to ethical practices and legal requirements. From 2012 to 2013, Mr. Young served as Chair of the Jacksonville Ethics Commission, where he played a crucial position in upholding moral standards in nearby governance. Since 2014, he has chaired the Florida Bar Grievance Committee "A" for the Fourth Judicial Circuit, further solidifying his influence within the legal community. Additionally, he chairs the Education Subcommittee of the Jacksonville Bar Association's Government Relations Committee, contributing to the improvement of future attorneys.
Mr. Young's expert affiliations consist of club in the United States District Courts for the Middle and Northern Districts of Florida, improving his practice's attain. His accolades consist of the Florida Attorney General Distinguished Service Award in 2009 and the Florida Attorney General Award of Merit in 2008. In 2008, the Jacksonville Business Journal acknowledged him as a "forty Under forty" chief, highlighting his impact in the community. Fluent in English and conversational in Spanish, Mr. Young is well-equipped to serve clients. His practice areas encompass employment law, which includes worker benefits, discrimination, and wrongful termination, as well as government and administrative law matters, such as election law and authorities contracts.
