2024 Elite Lawyers: Chris Young

Senior Partner, Perry & Young - The Injury Firm

When Chris Young was 13 years old, his father underwent surgery that left him permanently paralyzed from the chest down and in a wheelchair. Witnessing his family struggle with the aftermath of the procedure fueled Chris’ desire to help others during traumatic, life-altering events.

“The moment I applied to law school, I knew I wanted to be a personal injury attorney because the experience is very near and dear to me,” said Young. “I watched my parents struggle because they were unaware of the options available to them. When a client’s world is turned upside down, I want them to know they have options and have someone fighting for them.”

Young has been working in the legal field since 1997 while working his way through college. After obtaining his bachelor’s degree in business management, he enrolled at Louisiana State University, where he obtained his juris doctorate in 2003.

Chris and his law partner, Larry Perry, have known each other for over 25 years.  In 2008, they formed Perry & Young — The Injury Firm. The firm specializes in personal injury, wrongful death and catastrophic accidents. Each client is provided 24/7 availability to the firm, with two attorneys per case, countless staff members and a network of experts and specialized services to assist them at every step of the way.

They’ve grown from a firm of two attorneys in one office to 11 attorneys with four offices across the Florida Panhandle with offices in Tallahassee, Marianna, Panama City and Panama City Beach. Over the years, the firm has obtained hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements for clients throughout the nation and is recognized as one of the premier personal injury firms in the region.

Throughout his career, Chris has been presented with prestigious honors such as the Million Dollar Advocate Award and Top 100 Trial Lawyers. However, the greatest honor he has received is the trust of the communities he serves and the referrals from clients and friends.

“Knowing that people trust me to help them through a dark time in their life and help them put their lives back together is better than any award or honor,” said Young. “Each year, we take on thousands of clients, and each receives white glove, first-class treatment no matter the value of their case or extent of their injury.”

Perry & Young – The Injury Firm

1407 Piedmont Drive E., Tallahassee  |  (850) 215-7777  |  Perry-Young.com