Indianapolis Personal Injury Attorney Profiles
A Distinguished Family Tradition of Indiana Client Service
Richard Andrew (Drew) Young
Indianapolis, Indiana
Partner
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Richard Andrew (Drew) Young has quietly been successful for hundreds of Hoosier families who have wrongfully been injured or killed. His clients value his personable character as well as his experience and skill. Mr. Young dedicates himself to the philosophy that every client and every member of the Hoosier community is part of the firm's extended family. Known as the ultimate professional, Mr. Young appreciates his role as a lawyer in the lives of his clients and treats that relationship with the utmost
care.
Mr. Young earned his law degree from Indiana University School of Law in 1971. He was graduated from Northwestern University, completing his undergraduate work in 1967.
Areas of Practice:
Brain injuriesSpinal cord injuriesOther serious personal injuryWrongful deathVehicle and truck wrecksConstruction injuriesPremises liability - falls and securityElectrical injuriesHighway design and bad road wrecksSocial Security disabilityMedical malpracticeHelicopter crashesAirplane crashesProduct failures
Litigation Percentage:100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:Admitted to Bar 1971Admitted to practice before the Indiana Supreme Court and all Courts of IndianaUnited States District Court of IndianaUnited States Court of Appeals (Seventh Circuit)United States Supreme Court
Education:Greensburg (Indiana) Community High School (1959-1963)Northwestern University, Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) (1967)Indiana University Law School at Indianapolis, Juris Doctor (1971)
Professional:Indiana Court of Appeals (Hon. Allen Sharp)Law Clerk (1969-1971)
Marion County (Indiana) Prosecutor's Office Deputy Prosecutor (1971-1972 and 1980-1981)
Marion County (Indiana) Election BoardChairman(1997-2003)
National College of AdvocacyGraduate (1975)
Character and Fitness Committee of the State Board of Law Examiners Member since 1991
Indiana Trial Lawyers Association "Trial Lawyer of the Year" (1985)
Indiana College of Trial LawyersFellow
Indianapolis Bar FoundationFellow
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember (1971-1997)Board of Governors (1988-1989)
Indiana Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident (1986-1987)Board of Directors (1982-present)Lifetime Director (1988)Legislative Chairman (1983-1985)
Indiana College of Advocacy Faculty (1997-2000)
Indiana and Indianapolis Bar AssociationsMember
Speaker/Teacher/Demonstrator at numerous legal seminars and symposiums
Legislative Advocacy:From 1981 through 1987 was actively involved in lobbying on behalf of injured victims as Legislative Chairman and then President of the 1300 member Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. This involved writing and amending legislation, Legislature member direct political contact, herding legislation through the Indiana House and Indiana Senate, and position advocacy with legislators, other officeholders, and trade groups. Fundraising. Strategic distribution of PAC funds. Continued involvement at lower time level.
Community Service:Dayspring Homeless Shelter Development Board (1988-1989)Marion County Child Abuse Council (Board of Directors 1979-1980)United Way Campaigns Volunteer (Chairman, Indianapolis Bar Association Unit - 1977)Crime Stoppers (Board of Directors 1989-1992)Indianapolis Bar Association Homeless Project Volunteer (1991-1996)Marion County Election Board (Chairman 1997-2003)Police Athletic League (Board of Directors 1995-2000)Boy Scout Advisory Council (Central Indiana) (1992-present)Marian University Board of Trustees (2008-present)
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