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Attorneys - Bradley B. Young
Bradley B. Young
Biography
Litigation - Counseling and representation of governmental and private clients in litigation involving employment, real estate, constitutional rights, open government, and general civil matters. Representation of clients before all levels of state and federal courts.
Municipal Law - Representation of cities in matters regarding open government, personnel, land use, and related issues. Prosecution of cases in municipal court.
Municipal Law - Representation of cities in matters regarding open government, personnel, land use, and related issues. Prosecution of cases in municipal court.
Representative Litigation Experience
Litigation on Behalf of Cities - Represented municipality in dispute with neighboring city over annexation issues. Experience defending 7 U.S.C. Section 1926(b) claims brought by water supply corporations against cities. Assisted city client in a declaratory judgment action filed by the city against the State of Texas and several federal agencies to construe a state statute and to determine the rights of the city. Defended junior college district in suit by employees alleging exposure to toxic mercury and First Amendment claims. Conducted research and discovery in cases involving voting rights, equal protection, open records, and open meetings claims.
Employment Litigation - Represented corporation against a race discrimination and retaliation suit filed in state court. Represented a school district in a federal retaliation and discrimination suit. Represented multiple entities charged with discrimination complaints before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Texas Workforce Commission/Civil Rights Division.
Other Recent Cases - Helped judicial candidate obtain favorable ruling from Texas Supreme Court in election matter. Defended community college against claims by former employee alleging harmful exposure to toxic mold and violation of the Texas Whistleblower Act. Represented city in lawsuit alleging voting rights claims and violations of the Texas Election Code. Represented state court judge in election contest/mandamus action before the Texas Supreme Court. Represented corporate shareholder in a defamation action brought by a nonprofit corporation
Employment Litigation - Represented corporation against a race discrimination and retaliation suit filed in state court. Represented a school district in a federal retaliation and discrimination suit. Represented multiple entities charged with discrimination complaints before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Texas Workforce Commission/Civil Rights Division.
Other Recent Cases - Helped judicial candidate obtain favorable ruling from Texas Supreme Court in election matter. Defended community college against claims by former employee alleging harmful exposure to toxic mold and violation of the Texas Whistleblower Act. Represented city in lawsuit alleging voting rights claims and violations of the Texas Election Code. Represented state court judge in election contest/mandamus action before the Texas Supreme Court. Represented corporate shareholder in a defamation action brought by a nonprofit corporation
Educational and Professional Background
University of Texas (J.D.)
Lyon College (B.A. magna cum laude)
Admitted to practice: Supreme Court of Texas; United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas
Lyon College (B.A. magna cum laude)
Admitted to practice: Supreme Court of Texas; United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas
Professional Organizations and Community Involvement
State Bar of Texas
Austin Bar Association (Employment Law Section)
Board Member, American Gateways (formerly Political Asylum Project of Austin), 2004 - present; President, 2007 - present
Participant in Volunteer Legal Services, Habitat for Humanity, Interfaith Hospitality Network, and Meals on Wheels
Austin Bar Association (Employment Law Section)
Board Member, American Gateways (formerly Political Asylum Project of Austin), 2004 - present; President, 2007 - present
Participant in Volunteer Legal Services, Habitat for Humanity, Interfaith Hospitality Network, and Meals on Wheels
Publications, Papers and Presentations
"An Overview of the Texas Whistleblower Act," Presented to the Texas Leadership Institute, 2009
"Employee E-mail and Internet Use," Presented to the Texas Leadership Institute, 2009
"Top 10 Texas Attorney General Opinions of 2008/2009," Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta Local Government Seminar, April 2009
"Land Zoning Issues In The State Of Texas," Presented to the National Business Institute, 2008
"Gifts, Benefits and Bribery," Presented to the Texas Leadership Institute, 2006
"The Continuing Evolution of the Family and Medical Leave Act," Municipal Lawyer, March/April 2005
"Employee E-mail and Internet Use," Presented to the Texas Leadership Institute, 2009
"Top 10 Texas Attorney General Opinions of 2008/2009," Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta Local Government Seminar, April 2009
"Land Zoning Issues In The State Of Texas," Presented to the National Business Institute, 2008
"Gifts, Benefits and Bribery," Presented to the Texas Leadership Institute, 2006
"The Continuing Evolution of the Family and Medical Leave Act," Municipal Lawyer, March/April 2005
Claims Against Government Entities
