Jacob A. Young
Biography
Jacob A. Young is an associate in the Charlotte office, where he represents clients across a broad range of complex civil litigation matters. His practice includes business litigation, fiduciary litigation, insurance coverage, premises liability, products liability, professional malpractice and ethics, real estate, transportation, and general liability.
Jacob has experience supporting a range of civil litigation matters and is involved in various stages of the litigation process. His work includes assisting with case strategy, discovery, motion practice, and preparation for hearings and trial. He has appeared in state and federal courts on select matters and has supported senior attorneys in court proceedings, including serving as second chair. He regularly conducts legal research and drafts motions, memoranda, and other case-related materials. Jacob has also participated in depositions and mediations, gaining practical experience in case development and dispute resolution. His experience spans a variety of industries and case types.
Earlier in his career, Jacob gained experience in real estate and civil litigation, where he assisted with transactional matters such as drafting closing documents and conducting title research, as well as supporting litigation efforts.
Jacob earned his Juris Doctor from Campbell University School of Law, where served as Chief Justice of the Honor Court and held multiple leadership roles, including positions within the Student Bar Association and advocacy initiatives. He was also actively involved in student organizations focused on diversity, student life, and domestic violence advocacy. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with distinction, from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he also minored in history and philosophy, politics, and economics.
Credentials
Admitted
State Courts:
- North Carolina
U.S. District Courts:
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
Education
- J.D., Campbell University
- B.A., University of North Carolina
Memberships
- Mecklenburg County Bar Association
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Pauli Murray LGBTQ+ Bar Association