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For most of his 27-year career, Bob Young has practiced extensively in the area of medical malpractice, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation. Because of his work in the field, he has at his disposal a growing database of top-notch national medical experts, often who are uniquely qualified to consult with the firm and sometimes provide expert testimony in a case. Bob also has handled other personal injury cases, including representing individuals who have been injured due to negligence or malpractice. Among the cases he’s handled was the firm’s complicated class-action lawsuits against pharmaceutical giant Merck for damages due to its drug Vioxx. He has also worked on cases against the makers of Avandia, Stryker hip replacement system and the ASR Hip Replacement system. In August 2014, he became Chair of the Law Practice Division of the American Bar Association. Bob is also a member of the American, Kentucky and Bowling Green-Warren County Bar Associations, American Association for Justice, and Kentucky Justice Association. He is licensed to practice in Kentucky and Tennessee, as well as federal courts.
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212 E. Stuart Avenue Lake Wales, FL 33853-3713 |
| Website: | http://www.elpolaw.com/?page_id=341 |
| Offices: |
English Lucas Priest & Owsley LLP
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Bowling Green/Warren County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| American Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
| Kentucky Justice Association | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association, Law Practice Management Section, Strategy and Planning Committee | Chair | N/A |
| Kentucky Bar Association | Member | 1900 - 1900 |
| Bowling Green/Warren County Bar Association | Member | 1900 - 1900 |
| American Association for Justice | Member | 1900 - 1900 |
| Kentucky Justice Association | Member | 1900 - 1900 |
| American Inn of Court, Willson Chapter | President | 2000 - 2000 |
| American Bar Association, Law Practice Management Section | Chair | 2014 - 2015 |
| American Bar Association | Member, ABA Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Member, ABA Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council | 2017 - 1900 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 100 Civil Trial Lawyers in Kentucky | National Trial Lawyers | 2018 |
| Top 100 Civil Trial Lawyers in Kentucky | National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
| Top 100 Civil Trial Lawyers in Kentucky | National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
| Top 100 Civil Trial Lawyers in Kentucky | National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
| Achievement Award | Tenth Judicial Circuit of Florida | 1998 |
| Foundation Award | N/A | 1991 |
| Distinguished Service Award | Conference of County Court Judges | 1988 |
| President's Pro Bono Service Award | N/A | 1983 |
| AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2024 |
| AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2024 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2024 |
| University of Florida | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2024 |
| University of Florida | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2024 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor | 1969 |
| Western Kentucky University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1986 |
| Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville | JD - Juris Doctor | 1990 |
| Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville | JD - Juris Doctor | 1990 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Bond et. al vs. Depuy | Settled |
| Dunnagan vs. Branstetter | Jury verdict of $847,013 |
| Reiser et. al vs. Merck | Settled |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| KY | Authorized to Practice Law | 1990 | 11/15/2021 | |
| TN | Active | 2010 | 11/15/2021 | |
| FL | 144826 | Member in Good Standing | 1972 | 09/12/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Law Practice Today (ABA) | Using Technology to Brand Yourself and Advance Your Career | 2018 |
| American Bar Association, Law Practice Management Section | Competing in a Changing Marketplace | 2017 |
| ABA Law Practice Magazine | Imagineering the Future of the Law | 2015 |
| ABA Law Practice Magazine | Starting out as a Small Firm Owner | 2015 |
| ABA Law Practice Magazine | Moving Ahead By Getting Involved | 2015 |
| ABA Law Practice Magazine | Standing Out From the Competition | 2015 |
| Leaders in Legal Business | Chapter on Bar and Legal Associations | 2015 |
| ABA Law Practice Magazine | Lawyers Must Keep Up With Technology | 2014 |
| Supreme Court of Florida and Univ. of South Florida | Judicial Selection: The Importance of Independence and Accountability | 2000 |
| 710 So.2d 606 | Walters v. State | 1998 |
| NASJE News | Religious Traditions and the Courts | 1997 |
| Harris Publishing | Kentucky Law of Torts | 1996 |
| The Florida Bar News | Voting Rights Act and Judicial Elections | 1990 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee Association of Legal Administrators June meeting | Diversity and Inclusion for Mid-Sized Law Firms | 2017 |
| Legal Marketing Association, Kentucky | Branding for the Reluctant Lawyer | 2017 |
| Kentucky Law Update | Technology for Lawyers: What is My Ethical Duty and What Do I Need to Know? | 2017 |
| Kentucky Law Update | Creating and Growing Your Practice | 2017 |
| Kentucky Law Update | Technology for Lawyers: What is My Ethical Duty and What Do I Need to Know? | 2017 |
| Managing Partner Forum | The Law Practice of the Future | 2016 |
| UK/CLE Consumer Bankruptcy Law Conference | Technology for Lawyers | 2016 |
| Managing Partners Forum | Law Firm Strategic Planning | 2015 |
| Lawyerist | Being a plaintiff's lawyer in a defense firm | 2015 |
| American Bar Association Annual Meeting | Implicit Bias and Personal Branding | 2012 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley | 1990 - 1900 |
| Partner | English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley | N/A |
