Michael R. Young is a partner at the firm practicing primarily in the area of civil defense. Specific areas of work include premises liability and personal injury. Prior to joining the firm, Michael practiced in the aforementioned areas as well as uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. Michael has tried cases to verdict in several judicial districts across the state. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut as well as the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.
Michael Young has over 18 years of experience in defending individuals, corporations, and organizations in various litigation matters, including trials, commercial litigation, civil litigation, and insurance law. Michael has successfully handled complex and high-stakes cases, delivering favorable outcomes for his clients and enhancing the reputation of our firm.
Michael tried eighteen (18) cases to a jury verdict and obtained a defense verdict in half of the cases. In the cases that resulted in a plaintiff’s verdict, all of them were for amounts below the final demand.
Michael is also passionate about combating climate change and advancing sustainability and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) practices in the legal industry and beyond. Michael completed courses in sustainability law from Berkeley Law Executive Education and MIT Professional Education, and he is a certified sustainability excellence associate (SEA – ISSP). Michael leverages his knowledge and skills to advise and support clients on sustainability-related risks and opportunities, as well as to promote a culture of environmental and social responsibility within our firm and our community.
Michael attended Plattsburgh State University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He received his juris doctorate from Quinnipiac University School of Law, where he also served as the editor-in-chief for the Quinnipiac Probate Law Journal.
Michael resides in Wilton, Connecticut with his wife and two children.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Sustainable Capitalism & ESG I Berkeley Law Executive Education – 2021
- Sustainability: Strategies and Opportunities for Industry I MIT Professional Education – 2022
- ISSP Sustainability Associate (SEA) I Green Business Certification Inc. – 2023
- Law & Sustainability: Tackling Global Environment Challenges I University of Oxford – 2023
