Erin M. Young has more than 25 years of experience representing clients in commercial disputes, professional, and general liability matters. Erin’s experience includes defending professionals against malpractice and disciplinary claims, as well as handling a broad range of litigation from inception through trial. As former in-house counsel with a national hospitality company, Erin is skilled at navigating high-stakes litigation while developing efficient solutions tailored to client objectives.

  • Gunter v. Thrive Senior Living, LLC, 877 S.E.2d 476 (2022) – successfully represented assisted living center on appeal obtaining ruling to enforce terms of arbitration agreement
  • Achieved defense verdict on behalf of NC dental practice in a malpractice lawsuit

Admissions

  • North Carolina
  • Virginia

Memberships

  • North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys, Vice-President

Community Involvement

  • Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Board Member

Education

  • J.D., The University of North Carolina School of Law, 1999
    • Holderness Moot Court, Negotiation Team
    • Gressman-Pollitt Award, Best Overall Speaker
    • Tuition Deposit Academic Scholarship
    • Library Assistant
  • B.A., cum laude, English and Political Science, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1996
    • Leonard B. Hurley Scholarship Recipient
    • University Marshal
    • Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society

Honors

  • Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent rating