D. Sarah Young

Associate

Direct

478.336.5512

Office

478.742.4280

Fax

478.742.8720

Location

Macon

Email / vCard

Biography

Sarah Young joined James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP as an associate in Summer of 2020.

Sarah grew up in Texas and then Carrollton, Georgia. She earned her B.A. in Political Science from The University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, graduating in 2015. Sarah then moved to Macon, Georgia to attend Mercer University School of Law, where she received her Juris Doctor in 2018. While at Mercer Law, she competed nationally on three mock trial teams, served on the board of the Student Bar Association, served on the Mercer Advocacy Council board as Co-Chair of Mock Trial Tryouts, and was a member of the Association of Women Law Students.

Prior to joining James Bates, Sarah worked as an Assistant District Attorney in the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office. Prior to working as an ADA, Sarah was a Staff Attorney for the Honorable David L. Mincey, III, serving in the Superior Court of Bibb County, Macon Judicial Circuit.

Sarah currently serves her community by volunteering as pro bono counsel for the Street Grace Justice Project, representing victims of labor and sex trafficking in criminal record vacatur and restriction matters. Sarah and her fiancé, Mark, reside in Macon, Georgia with their Leonberger mix dog, Ruthie.

Practice Areas

  • Litigation
  • Insurance
  • General Litigation
  • General Liability Defense
  • Criminal Law
  • Local Government Law

Professional Organizations/Activities

  • American Bar Association, Member
  • State Bar of Georgia, Member
  • Macon Bar Association, Member
  • Young Lawyers Division (YLD) State Bar of Georgia, Middle District Representative
  • YLD Law School Outreach Committee, Co-Chair
  • YLD Leadership Academy, Class of 2022
  • Macon YLD, Member
  • The William A. Bootle Inn of Court, Member
  • UGA Alumni- Macon Chapter, Member
  • Georgia Defense Lawyers Association, Member
  • The Order of Barristers, National Member (Awarded May 2018)

Education

  • Mercer University School of Law (J.D., 2018)
  • University of Georgia (B.A., Political Science, 2015)

Admitted

  • Georgia, 2019
  • Supreme Court of Georgia, 2019
  • Court of Appeals of Georgia, 2019
  • Middle District of Georgia, 2021

Administrative/Legal Assistant Contact

Name: Victoria Greathouse
Title: Legal Assistant
Phone: 478.749.9966

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LinkedIn POSTS

JBBG is thrilled to announce the addition of attorney Mark A. Buckland to the firm’s Tax and Wealth Planning practice group. Mark’s practice focuses on corporate and transactional law, including corporate formation, structuring corporate entities and contractual negotiations. Prior to joining JBBG, Mark gained experience in a wide range of bankruptcy, real estate, corporate and business matters, including extensive experience in representation of property owners and tenants in commercial leasing matters. Mark earned his B.S. in Psychology from Georgia College & State University in 2014. He then earned his J.D. from Mercer University School of Law in 2018. James Bates Brannan Groover LLP is excited to have the knowledge, standards and dedication that Mark brings to the team.

24 Jun 2022

JBBG is thrilled to announce the addition of attorney L. Carrington "Carrie" Weldon to the firm’s General Litigation practice group. Carrie’s practice focuses on general litigation matters including representing insurance companies, local governments, and businesses in a variety of civil matters. Carrie has extensive experience in a wide range of matters in civil and family law. Prior to joining James Bates Brannan Groover LLP, the primary focus of Carrie’s practice was personal injury, family law, and general civil litigation. She also has experience in employment law, adoption, wills and estates and guardianships.

20 May 2022

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