Firm Overview

A “Lawyer’s Lawyer”

Sanford F. Young established his New York City law firm in March 1978 after gaining experience at a prominent Park Avenue law firm following graduation with honors in the top ten of his class at Syracuse University College of Law. He laid the foundation for his current practice by recognizing the need by his peers for the services of an unusual attorney who could bring a fresh perspective to complex and difficult cases that may overwhelm most other attorneys. 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 reputation as a "lawyer's lawyer".

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Complex Litigation / Appeals to Appellate Courts / Second Legal Opinions / Business and Commercial Litigation / Insurance Litigation /  Attorney and Professional Malpractice / Art Litigation / Arbitration and Mediation / Matrimonial and Domestic Law Disputes and Appeals / Representing the Jewish Orthodox Community / Lawyer of Last Resort / Of-Counsel Services to Lawyers

Sanford F. Young argues cases before every level of the New York State courts, as well as the federal and New Jersey courts. He instructs and mentors his peers on new strategies for complex litigation and is the author of numerous cover articles in legal publications. His work and successes are reported in the New York Times, New York Law Journal, and Wall Street Journal. 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 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 contact with the lawyer handling the case, Mr. Young works closely with each client to ensure that the client is fully informed and involved so that their best interests and concerns are addressed.

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.

Of-Counsel Services

Mr. Young is frequently called upon to provide “of-counsel” services, consulting with attorneys nationwide to review and assess strategies following an initial loss or stumbling block in a case and advises clients and their lawyers who find themselves enmeshed in legal disputes that have been dragged out, mishandled or otherwise are in need of a new strategy or experienced lawyer. Lawyers, corporate executives, entrepreneurs and individual clients often retain Mr. Young to handle, work with, or lead counsel in their pending disputes.

Pictured above is one of Mr. Young's family's three dogs, Max.

Contact Our New York Lawyers

If you are seeking advice or representation for a litigation matter or any civil appeal, please contact the Law Offices of Sanford F. Young. Our firm serves clients in New York City, the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area, throughout New York State, and Northern and Central New Jersey, and can be reached by calling 212-227-9755, by e-mail, or by filling out the in-take 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, and easily accessible by public transportation or car.