James H. Young
Mr. Young is the founder of the James H. Young Mediation Services LLC providing family law mediation services in Kansas City. Jim has been practicing in the area of Family Law for over thirty-five years.
About James H. Young
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Full-time Mediator
After thirty years of practicing traditional domestic relations law, Jim transitioned to a full-time mediation practice. This is his fifth year of being a full-time mediator.
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Mediation Dedicated to Family Law
Jim’s mediation practice focuses exclusively on family law issues (custody, support, maintenance, parenting time, property division, etc.).
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Schedule Your Mediation Matter
If you would like to schedule a mediation please contact Erin at erasmussen@jameshyoung.com or 816-246-9986.
Education & Professional Experience
Juris Doctor, University of Missouri, Columbia
Mr. Young is an alumnus of the College of Business at the University of Missouri-Columbia, graduating Magna Cum Laude in Economics. He received his Juris Doctor degree from that same institution.
Dedicated Family & Divorce Attorney
A dedicated family and divorce attorney in Kansas City, Mr. Young has over the years been a member of numerous family law organizations. He was a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers for over twenty-five years, as well as the former president of the Missouri Chapter of that national organization.
Bar Leadership Positions
He was a member of the Missouri Bar Family Law Section for all of his time as a litigator and spent two terms (2001-2003) on its Executive Council and as Chair of the Section.
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
During his time in the trenches of contested family law matters, Mr. Young was a member of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, specifically the Family Law Section, and also served as the Chair of that Section in 1995.
Member, County & State-wide Committees
He has been over the course of his career active in a number of both multiple-county and state-wide committees, including those reviewing the child support chart and issues such as pro se litigation.
Writer, Missouri Bar
Besides serving in a variety of different roles on a number of different groups and committees, Mr. Young has written the text for a divorce video for the Missouri Bar.
Frequent Speaker
Mr. Young has been a frequent speaker at family law seminars, including speaking on issues such as child support, physical custody, divorce related tax issues, evidentiary issues, and a variety of other topics.
Mediator
Mr. Young can mediate all types of family law issues -- including working out parenting time schedules and helping resolve sizable complex marital estates.
Awards & Recognitions
- Recognized in the 29th edition of "The Best Lawyers in America" in Family Law, Family Law Arbitration, and Family Law Mediation, 2023
- 2020 & 2021 Missouri Lawyers Media POWER 31 Missouri Family Law Attorneys
- 2022 & 2024 Best Lawyers’ “Lawyer of the Year” in Family Law, Kansas City, Missouri
- 2020 Missouri Bar - Roger P. Krumm Family Law Award Recipient
- Best Lawyers’ “Lawyer of the Year” in Family Law Mediation, Kansas City, 2018, 2020 & 2024
- Named “Super Lawyer” 2007 – Present
- Named “Best Lawyers” 2008 – Present
- Former Member American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (twenty-five years)
- Has been designated as an Expert Witness in Family Law Matters
James H. Young's Videos
Although these videos were taken while Mr. Young was at his prior law firm (which he founded), and while he still handling contested cases, they are provided to show Mr. Young’s style and approach to family law. Please disregard the prior firm name, phone and email address provided therein.
Reach Mr. James H. Young
Please note: Erin Rasmussen is handling Mr. James H. Young’s mediation scheduling.
- You can reach her at:
- Email: erasmussen@jameshyoung.com
- Phone: (816) 246-9986
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James H. Young
James H. Young Mediation Services LLC
3300 NE Ralph Powell Road
Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
Tel: (816) 246-9986