About the Firm

The Law Offices of Sanford F. Young, P.C. ◦ New York City and Northern New Jersey Litigation Attorney

Sanford F. Young established his New York City law firm in March 1978 after gaining experience at a prominent Park Avenue law firm after graduating with honors in the top-ten of his class at Syracuse University College of Law (May 1976).

He laid the foundation for his current practice by recognizing the need of his peers, individuals and business for the services of an unusual and dedicated attorney who could bring a fresh perspective to complex and difficult cases that often overwhelm other attorneys.

Contact the law firm to schedule a consultation regarding significant legal disputes in New York or New Jersey.

Sanford F. Young has been rightfully called a "lawyer's lawyer."

Mr. Young is consistently called upon by other law firms, individuals and businesses to provide them with candid and meaningful second legal opinions, reorient their strategies, handle appeals and take on complex litigation matters that other lawyers may prefer not to contend with.

The hundreds of cases he successfully tried, appealed, and settled after they were abandoned by other attorneys, who found themselves in over their heads, earned Mr. Young his well-founded reputation as a "lawyer's lawyer."

Follow the links below for more information on individual areas of practice handled by The Law Offices of Sanford F. Young, P.C.

• Appeals
• Complex litigation, insightful second legal opinions and of-counsel services to other lawyers; services provided as lawyer of last resort
• Legal malpractice: what you need to know; successfully handled lawsuits involving professional malpractice by lawyers
• Business and commercial litigation including insurance litigation and legal disputes handled by way of arbitration and mediation
• Second legal opinions and lawyer of last resort
• Medical malpractice including injuries and fatalities caused by hospital-borne infectious diseases
• Matrimonial and domestic law disputes and appeals, including cases of hidden assets and divorce
• Niche legal matters including art litigation, representation of the Jewish Orthodox Community
• Consumer legal matters including consumer class actions, complex banking disputes, credit reporting disputes and unfair insurance practices

Practicing in Courts at All Levels in New York and New Jersey

Sanford F. Young argues cases before every level of the New York State court, Federal court and New Jersey court systems. He instructs and mentors his peers on new strategies for complex litigation and is the author of numerous cover articles in major legal publications, including the New York State Bar Journal. His work and successes are reported in the New York Times, New York Law Journal and Wall Street Journal as well as major television and radio news shows. Mr. Young is well known for his broad range of practice in complex litigation and appeals.

Firm Philosophy: Team Effort and the Bigger Picture

Mr. Young is known for a client-focused approach to the practice of law, by creating a team effort between lawyer and client, and maintaining open and consistent communications. Unlike larger, impersonal firms, where there may be little or no client contact with the lawyer handling the case, Mr. Young works closely with every client to ensure that they are fully informed and involved so that their best interests and concerns are served.

Mr. Young prides himself on tenacious investigation, research, preparation and dogged negotiation, litigation, and appellate skills. He combines honesty, integrity and dedication with personal service and focus on his client's needs and goals.

Contact Our New York Lawyers

If you are in need of legal counsel or representation for a litigation matter or any civil appeal, please contact The Law Offices of Sanford F. Young, P.C. Our firm serves clients in New York City, the New York-New Jersey metropolitan areas, throughout New York State, and Northern and Central New Jersey.

We can be reached by calling 212-227-9755, by e-mail, or by filling out the intake form on our Contact Us page. Our offices are located in the financial district of Manhattan near Wall Street, across from New York's City Hall, and around the corner from the World Trade Center site, easily accessible by public transportation or car.