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Damion Young is dedicated to protecting the interests of companies both big and small. He defends clients in high-exposure catastrophic injury and wrongful-death cases and handles actions involving auto collisions, alleged product defects, asbestos and toxic substances exposure, e-commerce and commercial litigation. He is also well-versed in legal claims surrounding technology companies and consumer smart products and applications.

Damion brings a vast array of talents to trial teams, including a detail-oriented mind, a facility for understanding technology, a level-headed demeanor and experience working with expert witnesses. He has prepared dozens of cases for trial and through these experiences, he has drafted and argued all manner of complex motions, including summary judgment motions, motions to dismiss, motions to compel arbitration and more.

Before becoming a lawyer, Damion served in the United States Army as an explosive ordnance disposal specialist. After active duty he attended law school on the GI Bill and contemplated a career in the Secret Service or as a U.S. Marshal. However, he discovered he is drawn to litigation and has been defusing tricky situations in the business world ever since.

Inspired by his grandfather, who taught him to care about others, Damion serves on the board for the Extraordinary Lives Foundation and advocates for childhood mental health resources in his community. He powers down by spending time with his wife and young son and traveling as a family.

Bar Admissions

  • California, 2018

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of California

Education

  • Chapman University, Dale E. Fowler School of Law, J.D., 2018

    cum laude

    Editor, Chapman Law Review

    Eleven-Time CALI Award Winner

    Dean’s Fellow for Legal Writing & Contracts Drafting

  • San Diego State University, B.S., 2009

    with distinction

    Major: Criminal Justice

  • Bar-Ilan University School of Law, Semester Abroad, 2016
    International and Comparative Law Study Abroad Program

Professional Associations

    • Orange County Bar Association
    • American Bar Association 
    • Defense Research Institute
    • Chapman University, Fowler School of Law
      —Adjunct Professor of Civil Procedure
    • Practising Law Institute
      —Products Liability Litigation Treatise Contributing Author
    • Extraordinary Lives Foundation
      —Board Member
    • International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators

Distinctions

    • Super Lawyers Magazine
      —Southern California Rising Stars, 2023

Publications

  • "COVID-19: California Local Court Orders Regarding Closure," Author, Client Alert, March 2020