
Donna M. Young, Environmental Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
Over 35 years of legal practice · focused on Environmental, General, and Personal Injury · 3.0/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
AssociateatPugh Accardo LLC
New Orleans, LA
Practicing environmental in New Orleans since 1991.
- 35+
- Years practicing
- 3.0 ★
- 2 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Donna M. Young is an associate based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on Environmental, General, and Personal Injury. Donna has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pugh Accardo LLC. Rated 3.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
- Based in
- New Orleans, LA
- Experience
- over 35 years
- Known for
- Environmental · General · Personal Injury
- Handles Environmental, General, and Personal Injury matters from New Orleans, LA.
- Over 35 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About Donna M. Young: Donna M. Young is an associate based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on Environmental, General, and Personal Injury. Donna has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pugh Accardo LLC. Rated 3.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Donna takes on
Donna concentrates on environmental, general, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Donna handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Environmental
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Environmental cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Donna takes environmental matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Donna agrees to represent you.
General cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Donna takes general matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Donna agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Donna takes personal injury matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Donna agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Donna takes product liability matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Donna agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Donna M. Young — environmental lawyer in New Orleans
Donna M. Young is an associate based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on Environmental, General, and Personal Injury. Donna has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pugh Accardo LLC. Rated 3.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Ms. Donna M. Young is a lawyer practicing environmental law, toxic tort, asbestos defense and 1 other area of law. Donna M. received a B.A. degree from Rhodes College in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years. Donna M. practices at Pugh Accardo LLC in New Orleans, LA.
Donna's approach to environmental cases
Ms. Donna M. Young is a lawyer practicing environmental law, toxic tort, asbestos defense and 1 other area of law. Donna M. received a B.A. degree from Rhodes College in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years. Donna M. practices at Pugh Accardo LLC in New Orleans, LA.
Clients Donna works with
Donna reviews new inquiries case-by-case for environmental, general, and personal injury matters in New Orleans and the surrounding Louisiana area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Mississippi College School of Law
J.D. · 1991
Rhodes College
B.A. · 1988
Jurisdictions
Donna's state bar admissions
Louisiana
1991 · ACTIVE
Donna studied at J.D. in Mississippi College School of Law and B.A. in Rhodes College.
Law school and academic background
Donna completed J.D. in Mississippi College School of Law and B.A. in Rhodes College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Donna runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Donna has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Peer Reviewed
Legal awards and honors
Peer Reviewed.
Affiliations
Donna's professional memberships and bar associations
Louisiana State Bar Association Defense Research Institute Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel Association of Women Attorneys
membership
Locations
Donna M. Young's office in New Orleans
Donna's primary office is at Energy Center, 1100 Poydras Street | Suite 3600, New Orleans, LA, 70163. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Pugh Accardo LLC
Energy Center, 1100 Poydras Street | Suite 3600
New Orleans, LA 70163
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Client reviews of Donna M. Young — 3.0/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Donna. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing environmental attorneys in New Orleans.
3.0
2 client reviews
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How to hire Donna M. Young — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Donna usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Donna charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Donna's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Donna will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a environmental attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many environmental matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Donna
Donna discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every environmental matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Donna confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Donna's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many environmental practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Donna M. Young
How much does it cost to hire Donna for a environmental case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Donna walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Donna offer a free consultation?
Donna charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Donna's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check Donna's current terms during booking.
How long do environmental cases in Louisiana typically take?
Simple environmental matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Donna gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Donna take my case if I'm outside New Orleans?
Donna is licensed in Louisiana. Matters governed by Louisiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Donna will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Donna?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Donna will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Donna accepting new environmental clients right now?
Donna's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Environmental attorneys serving New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Metairie in Louisiana
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