NURENBERG PARIS

The Nurenberg Paris Profile

PARTNER ANDREW YOUNG

TRUCKING ACCIDENTS MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

Practice Focus

We are Nurenberg Paris

As a distinguished AV-rated firm with more than 85 years of experience, we have handled a variety of cases and fought some of the largest and most

powerful corporations, manufacturers, hospitals, and trucking and aviation companies on behalf of our clients.

We’re confident we can help you, too.

CREDENTIALS

Andrew (Andy) Young has been a partner at Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy since 2000. Originally from Sandusky,

Ohio, Andy graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1996 and earned his

Juris Doctorate from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 1999.

At Nurenberg Paris, Andy focuses his legal practice on helping the victims

of personal injury accidents receive the compensation they need to recover,

particularly those who have been injured in truck accidents.

BECAUSE REPUTATION MATTERS Chosen by his peers as a representative of the top five percent of lawyers in Ohio, Andy has been selected for inclusion in Ohio Super Lawyers® by Law & Politics Media. He also has an AV rating through Martindale-Hubbell.

BECAUSE KNOWLEDGE MATTERS Andy’s knowledge of commercial trucking regulations has been recognized by the Ohio Association for Justice, where he acts as the Trucking Litigation Section Chairperson.

BECAUSE EXPERIENCE MATTERS His experience in coordinating the investigation and preparation of trucking cases for trial on behalf of victims of catastrophic accident cases ensures the many positive outcomes he has achieved.

Andy has additional perspective as the owner of a Peterbilt 359 Day Cab Semi-Truck. He is a member of the Owner-Operators Independent Drivers Association, and possesses a commercial driver’s license.

:: Trucking Accident

:: Auto Accident

:: Brain Injury

:: Wrongful Death

:: Boat Accident

:: Medical Malpractice

:: Construction and Workplace Accidents

AREAS OF PRACTICE

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What some of Andy’s clients have to say I just want to let you know how much I truly appreciate the hard work and dedication you gave to my case. We

are very happy with all you’ve done for us! I would recommend you

to anyone. Thanks for making a negative situation a positive one.

You and the wonderful team at Nurenberg Paris had an extreme passion for helping me, and a desire to make our roads a safer place to travel. I couldn’t have

been happier with the outcome of my case.

Through seven days in the courtroom, I watched as you sincerely gave a part of yourself on behalf of my mother’s memory and lawsuit to us as a family seeking justice. Your manner and openness regarding our case was not

only heartening but also demonstrated your true commitment to

providing an opportunity for a day in court for those who feel

justifiably wronged.

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General Professional Information

:: Bar Admissions • Ohio, 1999

• Washington, District of Columbia, 2000

• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 2000

• U.S. Supreme Court, 2007

:: Education • Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D., 1999 • The Order of Barristers, 1999 • Mike Hughes Award, 1999

• Ohio Wesleyan University, B.A., 1996, magna cum laude • Class President, 1996 • National Honor Society Admissions: Phi Eta Sigma, 1995; Phi Alpha Theta, 1994; Mortar Board, 1994; Omicron Delta Kappa, 1993

:: Professional Associations, Leadership, and Peer Recognition • American Association of Justice • Trucking Litigation Group • Education Committee

• American Bar Association

• AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

• American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Ohio Chapter • Associate Member, 2011 - present

• Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys, 2000 - present • Board of Directors, 2008 - 2011

• Lorain County bar Association, 2005 - present • Lorain County Bar Executive Committee, 2012 - present • Chair, Negligence Section, 2007 - present • Judicial Merit Section Member • Character & Fitness Committee • Chair of Social Committee, 2013 - present

• Ohio Association for Justice, 2000 - present • Trustee, 2002-2004, 2012-present • Chair, Trucking Safety Sector, 2012-present • Legislative Committee 2010 - present • Ester S. Weissman Optimist Award, 2011 • Chair, New Lawyers Division, 2002 - 2004 • Distinguished Services Award, 2003

• Ohio State Bar Association, 2000 - present

• The Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless, Attorney Volunteer, 1999-2000

• Public Justice Foundation, 2013 -present

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Judicial Appointments

:: Federal Court • United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio Magistrate Selection Committee, 2003, Appointed by U.S. Federal Judge James Carr

:: Ohio Supreme Court • Supreme Court Commission on Legal Education Opportunity 2003, 2005 - 2009, Nominated by Justice Alice Robie Resnick, Appointed by Ohio Supreme Court.

:: Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas • Conference of the Eighth Judicial District, Three-time Appointed Delegate

• Life Member, 2011 – present

Local Government Appointments & Hometown Public Service

:: City of North Ridgeville • Board of Zoning Appeals, 2002

• Charter Review Committee, 2006

• Council at Large, Elected Office • Utilities Committee, Chair • Buildings and Lands Committee • Administrative Committee • Tax Abatement Review Board

• Master Plan Committee, Co-Chairman

• Flood and Drainage Board, Member 2004-2005 and 2006-2009

Sharing Trucking & Trial Experience with Other Attorneys

:: Appointed Chair Trucking Safety Section, Ohio Association for Justice

:: Appointed Member of Educational Committee American Association for Justice, Trucking Litigation Group

:: Author / Publications teaching other attorneys •“Hard Breaking - The Choice to Reduce Crash Severity,” American Association for Justice, Trucking Litigation Group’s, Journal of Trucking Litigation

•“Exposing Patterns of Unsafe Behavior In Your Trucking Cases”, Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys News Publication

•“Victims of Truck Accidents Need An Experienced Truck Lawyer”, Lorain County Bar Association Newsletter

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Sharing Trucking & Trial Experience with Other Attorneys (continued)

:: Speaker / Lecturer educating other attorneys, trucking experience specific •“Primer on the Trucking/Brokerage Industry”, American Association for Justice, Chicago, IL, 2013

•“Technology Tips to Help You and Your Truck Accident Case”, Ohio Association for Justice, 2013 Fall Conference

•“Nighttime Trucking Collisions - The New Fatigued Driving (Hours-of-Service) Requirements and More”, Ohio Association for Justice, 2013 Annual Conference

•“The Cost of a Truck Accident - Profit vs. Safety”, Ohio Association for Justice, 2012 All-Day Trucking Litigation Seminars

•“Truck Accidents Caused By Regulatory Safety Violations”, Ohio Association for Justice, 2012 Annual Convention

•“Mechanics of a Semi-Truck – Regulatory Overview of Safe Equipment”, Lorain County Bar Association, 2011 Negligence Seminar

:: Moderator and Seminar Organizer educating other attorneys • “Dismantling Typical Defenses In The Truck Accident Injury Case,” Ohio Association for Justice, Annual Convention, Columbus, OH, 2014

•“Trending Technologies for Handling Truck Accident Cases”, Ohio Association for Justice, 2013 Fall Conference

•“Detailing The Trucking Collision Case - Critical Knowledge for Attorneys Handling Trucking Cases”, Ohio Association for Justice, 2013 Annual Convention

•“Advocating for Highway Safety - Truck Accident Litigation” Ohio Association for Justice, 2012 All-Day Trucking Litigation Seminar

•“How To Win Your Next Interstate Trucking Accident Case”, Ohio Association for Justice, 2012 Annual Convention

•“Trucking Negligence Seminar”, Lorain County Bar Association, 2011 Negligence Seminar

:: Teaching Other Attorneys on a Variety of Topics •“Shielding the Injury Victim”, Speaker and Moderator, Negligence Seminar, Lorain County Bar Association, December 2013

•“Overcoming the Odds: Tips for Winning a Plaintiff’s Verdict in Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home Cases, Cleveland Association of Trial Lawyers, November 2013

•“Credentialing Your Case”, New Lawyers Division, Ohio Association for Justice, Winter Convention 2013

•“Hot Coffee and the Future of Tort Reform”, Lorain County Bar Association, 2012

•“Bad Facts - Good Verdicts”, Ohio Association for Justice, 2011 “Proof is in the Pudding” Seminar

•“MDL: DePuy Hip Recall and Drugs That Injure”, Lorain County Bar Association, 2010 Negligence Law Update

•“Jury Questionnaire and Jury Selection”, Lorain County Bar Association, 2009 “State-of-the-Art Trial Techniques”

•“Law Practice Management - Building Your Management Toolkit”, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, 2008

•“Ethical Considerations for the Plaintiff’s Attorney”, National Business Institute, 2008 Auto Insurance Law Basics

Truck & Automobile Safety Advocacy Beyond the Courtroom

:: Ohio Senate Andy testified before The Ohio Senate Committee on Transportation on March 6, 2013, in regards to the “Transportation and Public Safety Budget” Bill. His testimony, titled “Heavier Trucks On Ohio’s Highways”, was given on behalf of, and as a member of, the Owner-Operators Independent Drivers Association and as the Chair of the Ohio Association for Justice, Trucking Safety Section.

:: Radio Andy is often asked to be on radio talk shows to discuss trucking safety. • “Sharing The Road With Semi-Trucks; Ohio Transportation Budget Bill; and, Issues With The 70 mph Speed Limit Increase,” America’s Work Force , Interviewed by Ed “Flash” Ferenc, WERE 1490 AM, April 4, 2013.

• “State Transportation Budgets,” Land Line Now News Radio, Interviewed by Reed Black, Sirius XM Channel 171, March 21, 2013.

• “Trucking and Highway Safety,” Legal Lines Radio with Bob Zashin, Interviewed by Robert Fertel, WERE 1490 AM, November 17, 2012

• “New Safety Regulatory Changes For The Trucking Industry,” America’s Work Force , Interviewed by Ed “Flash” Ferenc, WERE 1490 AM, March 1, 2012

:: Newspapers and Magazines Andy has been quoted in numerous newspaper and magazine articles, including those listed here. • Ohio Speeds, Toll Rates Set To Rise,” Land Line Magazine, The Official Publication of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, March 22, 2013.

• “Ohio Transportation Chief Backs Plan to Allow Heavier Trucks,” The Toledo Blade, March 10, 2013

• “I-90 Closed Through Collinwood Until Monday As Walkway Slammed By Dump Truck Is Removed,” Cleveland Plain Dealer, March 9, 2013

• “ODOT Favors Increasing Maximum Truckloads, But Plenty Of Local Officials Opposed,” Cleveland Plain Dealer, March 7, 2013

• “Broken Twice: Wreck Shattered Body Of Sheffield Lake Woman; Insufficient Insurance, Medical Bills Destroyed Her Finances,” The Chronicle Telegram, Lorain, Ohio, June 30, 2012

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ANDREW R. YOUNG, ATTORNEY AT LAW

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