Attorney Profiles
 The attorneys of The Young Firm have practiced law in the New Orleans area for a combined total of more than 60 years. While some law firms have a reputation for never going to court, our office is well known in the local courthouses. Our attorneys regularly make court appearances, we are familiar with the local judges and our office usually tries multiple cases each year. We would be more than happy to provide a list of client references so that you can discuss our ability with them. Below is background information for each attorney. You may also contact each attorney by E-mail at their links below.
Mr. Young has practiced for more than 40 years in the New Orleans area. He was born in Vero Beach, Florida and later graduated from Loyola Law School in New Orleans. His practice consists mainly of maritime cases, including Jones Act claims and General Maritime Law claims.
Mr. Young graduated cum laude from Tulane Law School in 1993. He is licensed to practice in both Louisiana and Texas, and he is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and the Louisiana Association of Trial Lawyers, including the Admiralty Sections of both Associations. Mr. Young has provided talks to lawyers in other states regarding the practice of maritime law. Mr. Young has successfully litigated a variety of claims including sexual harassment claims, premise liability claims, Jones Act and maritime claims and product liability claims.
Mrs. Lobell graduated from Loyola Law School in New Orleans in 1998. Her practice consists mainly of Jones Act, maritime and Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act claims. She regularly negotiates successful settlements of Longshore Act claims. Before joining our office, Mrs. Lobell worked as an attorney in California and with other attorneys in the New Orleans area.
Mr. DeRussy is a 2002 graduate of Louisiana State University School of Law. Prior to attending law school, he worked at a large shipping company in South Carolina for several years where he obtained extensive knowledge of the shipping industry. Before joining our office, he worked with the Louisiana Attorney General's Office in Baton Rouge.
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