Katherine Ann Young

Katherine Ann Young

East TN. Last Will packages, probate of estates & small business matters.
  • Employment Law, Probate, Business Law
  • California, Tennessee
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Katherine A. Young has been a resident of East Tennessee for almost 30 years. Her practice focus is on the probate of estates and the preparation of Last Will and Testament packages for clients. She also handles some employment and small business matters.

Katherine has handled probate of estates in counties throughout East Tennessee. This includes probate litigation for will contests. She also prepares Last Will and Testament packages (including a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare, a Living Will and a Master HIPAA release) for clients, as well as Durable General Powers of Attorney, Quitclaim Deeds, and Revocations of Powers of Attorney.

Typical employment matters handled by the firm include non-compete agreement reviews, reviews of severance packages, wage and hour or overtime claims, and misclassification of employees as independent contractors.

Katherine previously taught at the University of Tennessee as an Assistant Professor for five years and additionally for four years as a Lecturer. She also has been a Human Services Hearing Office and a Human Rights Investigator for the State of New Mexico. She is licensed to practice law in Tennessee and California (inactive). She is admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Tax Court, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, the Middle District of Tennessee, and the Southern District of California. She is also admitted to all Tennessee and California state courts.

Please call today if Katherine can assist you with your legal needs. (865) 474-1284 or view our site at www.younglawknoxville.com.

Practice Areas
    Employment Law
    Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Overtime & Unpaid Wages
    Probate
    Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Additional Practice Area
  • Last Will & Testament Packages
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    The firm accepts MasterCard, VISA, and Discover.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Tennessee
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6th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Professional Experience
Sole Practitioner
Young Law Office, P.C.
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Partner
Montpelier & Young, P.A.
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Assistant Professor/Lecturer
University of Tennessee
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Assistant Professor 1994-1999, College of Human Ecology, Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management. Taught Hospitality Law and related courses for graduate and undergraduate programs at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Lecturer from August, 1999 through May, 2005 for the same program.
Fellow, Center for Applied and Professional Ethics
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
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Hearing Officer
State of New Mexico Department of Human Services
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Hearing Officer for appeals by recipients of food stamps, LIHEAP, and other benefits.
Civil Rights Specialist
State of New Mexico Department of Labor
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Civil Rights Specialist investigating Human Rights discrimination complaints.
Education
California Western School of Law
J.D. (1994)
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St. Catherine University
B.A. (1980) | Journalism/History
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Received degrees in Journalism (through University of St. Thomas) and History.
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Awards
Top Attorney
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Boy Scouts of America
Professional Associations
Tennessee State Bar  # 017178
Member
Current
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American Bar Association
Member
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Knoxville Bar Association
Member
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Speaking Engagements
Issues in Employment Law, Federal Bench/Bar Conference, Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville Bar Association
Panel discussion on various current employment law issues, with my focus on IRS Rule 162(q).
Wage and Benefit Issues, Human Resource Law: What You Need to Know Now, Knoxville, Tennessee
National Business Institute
Recent Developments in Employment Law, Human Resource Law: What You Need to Know Now, Knoxville, Tennessee
National Business Institute
Trial Documents Required, A Practical Guide to Federal Court, Knoxville TN
National Business Institute
To Remove or Not to Remove?, A Practical Guide to Federal Court, Knoxville TN
National Business Institute
The New Federal Rules, A Practical Guide to Federal Court, Knoxville TN
National Business Institute
Testimony Tactics, Representing Your Client in Federal Court, Knoxville TN
National Business Institute
Developing a Successful Trial Strategy, Representing Your Client in Federal Court, Knoxville TN
National Business Institute
Witness Preparation Strategies, Administrative Law in Tennessee, Knoxville TN
National Business Institute
Discovery and Evidentiary Issues, Administrative Law in Tennessee, Knoxville TN
National Business Institute
Initial Client Consultation, Administrative Law in Tennessee, Knoxville TN
National Business Institute
Best Practices for Avoiding Discrimination and Retaliation Claims, Employment Discrimination Law, Knoxville TN
National Business Institute
Whistleblower Claims, Employment Discrimination Law, Knoxville TN
National Business Institute
Certifications
Rule 31 Mediator
Tennessee Supreme Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission
Websites & Blogs
Website
Young Law Office, P.C.
Contact & Map
Young Law Office, P.C.
9041 Executive Park Drive
Suite 121
Knoxville, TN 37923
Telephone: (865) 474-1284
Fax: (615) 296-0379