Dena Young
Philadelphia, PA
N/A
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Mesothelioma and asbestos
Language
Hebrew English
About
Dena Young is Senior Counsel in the Firm’s Consumer Protection practice group. She concentrates her practice in the area of complex consumer litigation, prosecuting actions against pharmaceutical and product manufacturers for violations of state and federal law.Before joining the Firm, Dena worked for prominent law firms in the Philadelphia region where she worked on personal injury and mass tort cases involving dangerous and defective medical devices, pharmaceutical, and consumer products including Talcum Powder, Transvaginal Mesh, Roundup, Risperdal, Viagra, Zofran, and Xarelto. She also assisted in the prosecution of cases on behalf of the U.S. Government and other government entities for violations of federal and state false claims acts and anti-kickback statutes.Recently, the Honorable Brian R. Martinotti appointed Dena to serve on the plaintiffs’ steering committee (PSC) of MDL 2921 in the Allergan BIOCELL Textured Breast Implant Products Liability Litigation, situated in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. In this case, Dena represents plaintiffs diagnosed with breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a deadly form of cancer caused by Allergan’s textured breast implants.Early in her legal career, Dena represented clients diagnosed with devastating asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma and lung cancer. Cases she handled resulted in millions of dollars in settlements for her clients.During law school, Dena represented defendants in preliminary hearings and misdemeanor trials while working for the Defender Association of Philadelphia. She also clerked for the Animal Protection Litigation section of the United States Humane Society. In 2008-2009, Dena worked for the Honorable Renee Cardwell Hughes of Philadelphia’s Court of Common Pleas.In 2010, she received her Juris Doctor degree, with honors, from Drexel University’s Thomas R. Kline School of Law, where she founded the School’s Student Animal Legal Defense Fund chapter.Dena is admitted to practice in state courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.Speaking EngagementsPlastic, Chemicals and Metal in the Body – Part I: Essure, Talc, Breast Implants, Harris Martin, Washington, D.C. (October 25, 2018)Quick Hits: Litigations Emerging and Wrapping Up: “Breast Implant Cancer Cases,” Mass Torts Made Perfect, Las Vegas, Nevada (October 24, 2019)Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, New Jersey Association for Justice Meadowlands Seminar, East Rutherford, New Jersey (Nov. 22, 2019)Mass Torts: What’s Hot and What’s Not in 2020: BIA-ALCL, Pennsylvania Association for Justice, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (January 16, 2020)Professional LeadershipAmerican Association for Justice (AAJ)AAJ Women Trial Lawyers CommitteeLitigation Group Leader, AAJ’s Allergan Biocell Textured Breast Implants Litigation GroupPennsylvania Association for Justice (PAJ)PAJ Women Trial Lawyers CommitteeFuture Leaders Committee, Philadelphia Trial Lawyers AssociationAmerican Bar AssociationBusiness and Community LeadershipBoard Member, Kaiserman JCCPro-Bono Attorney, Animal Legal Defense Fund
Practices Areas
Personal Injury
Mesothelioma and asbestos
Language
Hebrew English
Contact
Berger Montague1818 Market Street, Suite 3600Philadelphia, PA, 191031818 Market Street, Suite 3600Philadelphia, PA, 19103
Office: N/A
Website: N/AReviews
My particular situation involves a different venue / state, however Dena still took the time to consult with me in considerable depth about my upcoming case, and helped me to find another firm(s) that is probably going to be a better fit and have more benefits for my situation & the outcome. I... REALLY appreciated that! Friendly; professional- easy to talk to and knows her stuff. 5 stars!
Dena entered our lives at a very difficult time. My husband had been diagnosed with mesothelioma, and had just undergone extensive surgery. We had been referred to her law firm, Weitz and Luxenberg. Dena contacted us and arranged to come to Florida and to spend the day with us. She was so sensitive and caring. She had our trust from the very beginning. She explained the process very carefully. She was available any time we had questions. Even after my husband unfortunately passed away, she continued to monitor the case, and to be helpful with advice, information, and encouragement. She had provided her personal cell number from the beginning, so I was able to contact her, even though she had changed law firms. She made me feel that I was still her client, and that she genuinely wanted to assist in any way. She is a credit to her profession!
Ms. Dena Young was lead counsel for my father's wrongful death while employed with one of the largest law firms specializing in asbestos litigation. Ms. Young's legal representation, subject matter knowledge, dedication and client devotion were exemplary. Ms. Young expertly guided my family and I through the technically complicated, stressful and emotionally taxing asbestos litigation process with skill and great compassion - she truly cares about her clients. Ms. Young's experience and legal expertise were "mission-critical" during the activities leading up to and during my week-long deposition, during which up to 15 defendant attorneys were present during the proceedings. I felt confident and comfortable during this stressful event thanks to Ms. Young's meticulous preparations. I highly recommend Ms. Young to anyone requiring legal representation and will seek her out again should I require counsel assistance.
My particular situation involves a different venue / state, however Dena still took the time to consult with me in considerable depth about my upcoming case, and helped me to find another firm(s) that is probably going to be a better fit and have more benefits for my situation & the outcome. I... REALLY appreciated that! Friendly; professional- easy to talk to and knows her stuff. 5 stars!
Dena entered our lives at a very difficult time. My husband had been diagnosed with mesothelioma, and had just undergone extensive surgery. We had been referred to her law firm, Weitz and Luxenberg. Dena contacted us and arranged to come to Florida and to spend the day with us. She was so sensitive and caring. She had our trust from the very beginning. She explained the process very carefully. She was available any time we had questions. Even after my husband unfortunately passed away, she continued to monitor the case, and to be helpful with advice, information, and encouragement. She had provided her personal cell number from the beginning, so I was able to contact her, even though she had changed law firms. She made me feel that I was still her client, and that she genuinely wanted to assist in any way. She is a credit to her profession!
Ms. Dena Young was lead counsel for my father's wrongful death while employed with one of the largest law firms specializing in asbestos litigation. Ms. Young's legal representation, subject matter knowledge, dedication and client devotion were exemplary. Ms. Young expertly guided my family and I through the technically complicated, stressful and emotionally taxing asbestos litigation process with skill and great compassion - she truly cares about her clients. Ms. Young's experience and legal expertise were "mission-critical" during the activities leading up to and during my week-long deposition, during which up to 15 defendant attorneys were present during the proceedings. I felt confident and comfortable during this stressful event thanks to Ms. Young's meticulous preparations. I highly recommend Ms. Young to anyone requiring legal representation and will seek her out again should I require counsel assistance.
My particular situation involves a different venue / state, however Dena still took the time to consult with me in considerable depth about my upcoming case, and helped me to find another firm(s) that is probably going to be a better fit and have more benefits for my situation & the outcome. I... REALLY appreciated that! Friendly; professional- easy to talk to and knows her stuff. 5 stars!
Dena entered our lives at a very difficult time. My husband had been diagnosed with mesothelioma, and had just undergone extensive surgery. We had been referred to her law firm, Weitz and Luxenberg. Dena contacted us and arranged to come to Florida and to spend the day with us. She was so sensitive and caring. She had our trust from the very beginning. She explained the process very carefully. She was available any time we had questions. Even after my husband unfortunately passed away, she continued to monitor the case, and to be helpful with advice, information, and encouragement. She had provided her personal cell number from the beginning, so I was able to contact her, even though she had changed law firms. She made me feel that I was still her client, and that she genuinely wanted to assist in any way. She is a credit to her profession!
Ms. Dena Young was lead counsel for my father's wrongful death while employed with one of the largest law firms specializing in asbestos litigation. Ms. Young's legal representation, subject matter knowledge, dedication and client devotion were exemplary. Ms. Young expertly guided my family and I through the technically complicated, stressful and emotionally taxing asbestos litigation process with skill and great compassion - she truly cares about her clients. Ms. Young's experience and legal expertise were "mission-critical" during the activities leading up to and during my week-long deposition, during which up to 15 defendant attorneys were present during the proceedings. I felt confident and comfortable during this stressful event thanks to Ms. Young's meticulous preparations. I highly recommend Ms. Young to anyone requiring legal representation and will seek her out again should I require counsel assistance.