Gordon C. Young, Estate Litigation Attorney in Danville, California
Over 34 years of legal practice · focused on Estate Litigation and Litigation · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratBarr & Douds Attorneys
Danville, CA
Practicing estate litigation in Danville since 1992.
- 34+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Gordon C. Young is a partner based in Danville, CA. The practice focuses on Estate Litigation and Litigation. Gordon has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Barr & Douds Attorneys. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Danville, CA
- Experience
- over 34 years
- Known for
- Estate Litigation · Litigation
- Handles Estate Litigation and Litigation matters from Danville, CA.
- Over 34 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Gordon C. Young: Gordon C. Young is a partner based in Danville, CA. The practice focuses on Estate Litigation and Litigation. Gordon has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Barr & Douds Attorneys. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Gordon's practice areas in Danville
Gordon concentrates on estate litigation and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Gordon handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Estate Litigation cases in Danville, California
Gordon takes estate litigation matters in Danville, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gordon agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Danville, California
Gordon takes litigation matters in Danville, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gordon agrees to represent you.
Biography
Gordon C. Young, estate litigation attorney serving Danville
Gordon C. Young is a partner based in Danville, CA. The practice focuses on Estate Litigation and Litigation. Gordon has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Barr & Douds Attorneys. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Gordon works from Danville, California and takes on estate litigation matters across the region.
Gordon Young is a 24-year litigator, specializing in financial, trust and securities litigation. Gordon tries and arbitrates cases for trustees, beneficiaries, financial professionals, investment advisors, stock brokers, Wall Street banks, and broker-dealers. These cases include civil, probate and regulatory claims based on breach of fiduciary duty, breach of trust, fraud, suitability, mismanagement of mutual funds and managed accounts, the prudent investor rule, as well as employee promissory notes, up-front loans, raiding, trade secret, unfair competition and related employment claims.
Gordon has successfully assisted numerous investment professionals with FINRA related expungement actions.
Gordon has been recognized eleven times as a Northern California SuperLawyer for his work in securities litigation, four times by Best Lawyers for his work in product liability, and he has been peer rated AV Preeminent (the highest rating possible) by Martindale Hubble. Gordon has successfully handled hundreds of cases and tried or arbitrated more than 75 cases to conclusion.
Before forming Barr & Young with his longtime friend Loren Barr, Gordon spent more than two decades practicing with an international law firm in San Francisco. He was a partner/shareholder for thirteen years, and oversaw attorney hiring and associate supervision for the San Francisco office.
Gordon graduated from St. Mary's College in 1988 where he served as student body vice president and played four years of collegiate rugby. He graduated in December 1991 from the University of San Francisco School of Law. While at USF, Gordon was chosen by a panel of judges that included California Supreme Court Justice Ming Chin, former Ninth Circuit Judge Cecil F. Poole, and former Chief Judge of the USDC for the Northern District of California Vaughn R. Walker as the winner of the school-wide moot court Advocate of the Year competition.
Gordon resides in Orinda with his wife and five children. He has served on the advisory boards of Santa Maria Catholic Church in Orinda, St. Perpetua School in Lafayette and the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Oakland-East Bay.
Gordon's approach to estate litigation cases
Gordon Young is a 24-year litigator, specializing in financial, trust and securities litigation. Gordon tries and arbitrates cases for trustees, beneficiaries, financial professionals, investment advisors, stock brokers, Wall Street banks, and broker-dealers. These cases include civil, probate and regulatory claims based on breach of fiduciary duty, breach of trust, fraud, suitability,…
Clients Gordon works with
Gordon reviews new inquiries case-by-case for estate litigation and litigation matters in Danville and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Gordon studied and practices
St. Mary's College of California
Bachelor · 1988
Jurisdictions
Gordon's state bar admissions
California Bar Assoc
1992 · ACTIVE
Gordon studied at Bachelor in St. Mary's College of California.
Law school and academic background
Gordon completed Bachelor in St. Mary's College of California. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Gordon runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Gordon's legal honors and published work
Gordon has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Gordon's professional memberships and bar associations
Contra Costa Bar Association, Securities Industry Financial Market Association
SIFMA · membership
Locations
Gordon C. Young's office in Danville
Gordon's primary office is at 318 Diablo Road, STE C, Danville, CA, 94526. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Gordon C. Young — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire Gordon C. Young — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new estate litigation attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Gordon usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Gordon charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gordon'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; Gordon will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a estate litigation attorney in Danville, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many estate litigation 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 Gordon
Gordon discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate litigation practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every estate litigation 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. Gordon confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Gordon's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many estate litigation practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Gordon C. Young
How much does it cost to hire Gordon for a estate litigation case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Gordon walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Gordon offer a free consultation?
Gordon charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gordon's office. Some estate litigation attorneys offer free consults — check Gordon's current terms during booking.
How long do estate litigation cases in California typically take?
Simple estate litigation 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. Gordon gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Gordon take my case if I'm outside Danville?
Gordon is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Gordon 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 Gordon?
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. Gordon will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Gordon accepting new estate litigation clients right now?
Gordon's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Estate Litigation attorneys serving Danville, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Gordon handles estate litigation matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified estate litigation attorneys in that community.
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