Williams Kastner

20 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Admiralty and Maritime Law

Biography

John Young is a Seattle-based attorney who focuses on business counseling and commercial law. He advises startups and established companies on legal and capital structures, transactions, and business operations.

John’s practice includes matters involving property, creditor and debtor relations, and dispute resolution. He also has significant experience structuring international transactions and has represented clients in negotiations across Asia, Central and South America, and the Middle East.

He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Admiralty and Maritime Law (2024–2026).

Williams Kastner

20 Best Lawyers awards

Williams Kastner logo

Overview

  • University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1982
  • University of Washington, B.A., graduated 1978

  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association
  • Alaska, Alaska Bar Association
  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association
  • Alaska, Alaska Bar Association
  • University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1982
  • University of Washington, B.A., graduated 1978

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Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Admiralty and Maritime Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Admiralty and Maritime Law, Seattle (2025)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Admiralty and Maritime Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Commercial Litigation

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