Christopher Young
Attorney at Law
Local Legal Guidance You Can Trust
My great grandfathers homesteaded in Montana in the late 1800s, one in Winnett and the other near Denton in central Montana. A Montana native, I spent the early years of my legal career working in Philadelphia at a large firm with over 500 lawyers, where I represented Fortune 50 financial organizations and insurance companies in addition to individuals. This type of training and experience in a variety of areas gives me insight and knowledge I bring with me wherever my career takes me.
I returned to Montana in 2014 after 14 years in Philadelphia. Practicing law in Bozeman has provided me an opportunity to pursue a passion – defending civil rights. In addition, I have been a pioneer in the new legal terrain of medical marijuana business law. At Young Law Office PLLC, I help my community by providing honest legal counsel to the good people of Montana.
Here To Help Our Community
Ways I can help Bozeman area residents include:
Providing regulatory compliance for medical marijuana businesses
Seeking compensation for personal injury
Whether you have specific questions about a marijuana business regulatory issue or you are wondering whether your civil rights were violated, I am here to help you understand your options.
Your Best Interests Will Guide The Way
I'm a lawyer you can trust to be upfront and candid with you each step of the way. I will keep your best interests as the priority, and I will guide you to the outcome you deserve.
Call me today to schedule a free initial consultation. If you'd prefer to contact me online, you can connect with me through our online contact form. I look forward to helping you.
Bar Admissions
Montana — 2014
Pennsylvania — 2001
U.S. District Court — District of Montana — 2014
U.S. District Court — Eastern District of Pennsylvania — 2001
U.S. District Court — Middle District of Pennsylvania — 2003
U.S. District Court — District of New Jersey — 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals — 9th Circuit — 2017
Awards
Upper Main Line YMCA Volunteer of the Year
CALI Award, Evidence
CALI Award, Law & Sexuality, 1998-Present
Pro Bono Activities
Bozeman Film Society — 2015-Present (President 2017-Present)
Published Works
Document Privilege, 25 Wm. Mitch. L. Rev 1153, 1999
Discussions between counsel, witnesses and trial consultants are protected by work product doctrine, Pennsylvania Bar Association Civil Litigation Newsletter, Fall, 2003
Still in the Frye-ing Pan: Grady V. Frito Lay, Pennsylvania Bar Association Civil Litigation Newsletter, Winter, 2004
Admissibility of Expert Testimony - Supreme Court Digests the Frye Test in Grady v. Frito Lay and Eschews Daubert, Pennsylvania Bar Quarterly, July 2004
Past Employment Positions
Cozen O'Connor, Associate Attorney, 2001 - 2006
Rubin Fortunato & Harbison, Associate Attorney, 2006 - 2011
Charles Schwab, Contract Attorney, 2012 - 2013
Watson Law Office, Of Counsel, 2014 - 2016
Community Activities
YMCA Adventure Guides Program, Paoli, Pennsylvania, 2003-2013
Bozeman Film Society, 2015 – Present, President of the Board (2017 - 2019)
Education
J.D. — William Mitchell College of Law — Magna Cum Laude
B.A. — Carleton College