Profile
The Nation’s Leading Maritime Injury Advocates
The Young Firm is a specialized law practice in New Orleans, Louisiana, with a singular focus: protecting the rights of injured maritime workers. Established in 1998, the firm has dedicated decades to mastering the complexities of the Jones Act and maritime law. While many firms dabble in offshore cases, The Young Firm lives and breathes them. They represent deckhands, tankermen, divers, and drillers who have been hurt on the job, providing them with the resources and aggressive representation needed to fight billion-dollar insurance companies and vessel owners.
100% Dedicated to Maritime Law
The firm’s narrow focus allows them to offer a level of expertise that general personal injury firms cannot match. They understand the specific dangers of the maritime industry, from unseaworthy vessels to crew negligence. Their attorneys travel across the country to meet with clients and investigate accidents, ensuring that every piece of evidence is preserved to maximize the value of a claim.
- Jones Act Claims: Securing maintenance, cure, and damages for seamen injured due to employer negligence.
- Offshore Injuries: Representing workers injured on oil rigs, jack-ups, and platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Vessel Accidents: Handling cases involving tugboats, barges, dredges, and commercial fishing vessels.
- Camp Lejeune Justice: Advocating for Marines and their families affected by toxic water exposure at Camp Lejeune.
Treating Clients Like Family
The Young Firm prides itself on being a client-focused practice. They limit the number of cases they accept to ensure that every client receives personal attention and regular updates. Operating on a contingency fee basis, they ensure that injured workers can access top-tier legal help without any upfront costs. If you need to find a lawyer who truly understands the life of a mariner, The Young Firm is the premier choice in New Orleans.
Specializing In
Jones Act Claims, Maritime Injury, Camp Lejeune Litigation
Address & Location
Located in the heart of the Central Business District (CBD) in downtown New Orleans, at the intersection of Poydras Street and Magazine Street.
Building Location
This office is housed within 400 Poydras Tower (historically known as the Texaco Center), a prominent 32-story Class A commercial skyscraper situated near Mother’s Restaurant.
Suite Access
Walk into the main entrance lobby of 400 Poydras Tower, pass security, and take the elevator up to the 20th floor to find Suite 2090.
Parking Details
Convenient parking is provided within the skyscraper’s integrated parking garage, with several public surface parking lots and street spaces available nearby.
Public Transit
Served by New Orleans RTA Route 12 (Downtown); nearest stop is at Saint Charles at Poydras.
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