Attorneys

Charles P. Young

Charles "Chuck" Young graduated Cum Laude in 1996 from the Florida State University School of Law, where he received a Book Award for the highest grade in Foreign Investment. He was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1997.

Prior to attending law school Chuck worked as a teacher in the Escambia County public school system. After graduating from law school Chuck worked as a prosecutor in the Office of the State Attorney in Santa Rosa County where he selected numerous juries for criminal trials and was the lead prosecutor in over 70 jury trials. Chuck joined Emmanuel, Sheppard & Condon in August of 1999 and has shifted the focus of his practice from criminal to civil.

In 2011 Chuck was recognized as among Florida's Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine.

Practice Areas

• Construction Law
• Contract & Commercial Litigation
• Government & Administrative Law
• Trial Law

Education:

• Florida State University, J.D. with honors, 1996
• University of West Florida, Teaching Certificate, 1990
• Florida Atlantic University, B.A. in Criminal Justice, 1984

Professional Work Experience:

• Director, Emmanuel, Sheppard and Condon, 1999
• State Prosecutor, Office of the State Attorney, 1997-1999

Special Qualifications:

• BV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
• Board Certified in Construction Law, The Florida Bar

Court Admissions:

• All Florida State Courts
• U.S. District Court-Northern District of Florida
• U.S. Court of Appeals-11th Circuit;5th Circuit

Professional Memberships and Activities:

• The Florida Bar
• Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association
• Association of General Contractors
• American Bar Association
• American Institute of Architects

Civic and Community Involvement:

• Teen Court - Santa Rosa County, 1998
• Association of General Contractors
• Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Major Gifts Campaign
• Parish Council President, 2006-present
• Children's Home Society, Board of Directors, 1999-2005
• Springfest, Board of Directors, 2000-2004
• Habitat for Humanity
• Ronald McDonald House, Board Member, 2002-present

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