B. Richard Young, (Member) born Florala, Alabama, January 3, 1959; admitted to Florida Bar, 1984, Florida, U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida including Trial Bar and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits; U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Florida State University (B.A., magna cum laude, 1981; J.D., cum laude, 1984). Articles and Notes Editor, Florida State University Law Review, 1983-1984. Author, "Medical Malpractice in Florida: Prescription for Change," 10 FLA. St. U.L. Rev. 593, 1983. Member: Escambia-Santa Rosa County Bar Association; The Florida Bar. Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. (Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education). Reported Cases: DeFarrari v. Geico, 1993; May v. Illinois National, 11th Cir.; Hill v. Burch, 1st DCA; Doe v. Dixie, 11th Cir; Green v. Omni, U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit; Meyer v. INIC, United States District Court, Southern District.

During Mr. Young's over 27 years in practice, Mr. Young has specialized in the representation of insurance companies and their insureds. His practice has involved aviation, products liability, medical malpractice, nursing home liability, construction defect, automobile negligence, premises liability, commercial general liability, bad faith and complicated insurance coverage litigation. Mr. Young maintains an "AV" rating in Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys. Mr. Young is board-certified in civil trial practice by The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and The National Board of Trial Advocacy.