About Gordon Craig
Gordon Craig Young is an attorney specializing in probate, arbitration and mediation, securities law, and stockbroker and investment fraud. Based in Danville, California, he practices at Barr & Young Lawyers, where he is known for excellence over more than three decades in the legal field. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 1992, Mr. Young has consistently demonstrated his commitment to his clients and the legal profession. Mr. Young earned his Juris Doctor from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1991, where he distinguished himself by winning the school's moot court competition. This competition was judged by notable figures, including California Supreme Court Justice Ming Chin and Ninth Circuit Judge Cecil F.
Poole, highlighting his early promise as a legal advocate. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at St. Mary's College in 1988, laying a strong academic foundation for his future legal career. Throughout his career, Mr. Young has represented a diverse array of clients, including trustees, beneficiaries, financial professionals, investment advisors, stock brokers, Wall Street banks, and broker-dealers. His practice encompasses many civil, probate, and regulatory claims. These claims often involve breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, suitability, and mismanagement of mutual funds and managed accounts.
Additionally, he has handled cases related to the prudent investor rule, employee promissory notes, up-front loans, trade secrets, and unfair competition, showcasing his versatility and expertise in complex legal matters. Since 2007, Mr. Young has been recognized annually as a Northern California Super Lawyer for his work in securities litigation, evidence of his skill and dedication in this specialized area of law. Furthermore, he has been listed by Best Lawyers in America for product liability litigation since 2012. His professional achievements are complemented by an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which reflects his high ethical standards and professional excellence as recognized by his peers. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Young is actively involved in various professional organizations.
He is a member of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Compliance & Legal Society and the Contra Costa Bar Association. His community engagement extends to serving on advisory boards for Santa Maria Catholic Church in Orinda, St. Perpetua School in Lafayette, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Oakland-East Bay. Through these roles, Mr. Young demonstrates his commitment not only to his clients but also to the broader community, solidifying his status as a respected figure in the legal field, particularly in probate, securities law. Investment fraud.
