How much does it cost to hire Breanna for a discrimination case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Breanna walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Breanna offer a free consultation?

Breanna charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Breanna's office. Some discrimination attorneys offer free consults — check Breanna's current terms during booking.

How long do discrimination cases in Alabama typically take?

Simple discrimination matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Breanna gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Breanna take my case if I'm outside Birmingham?

Breanna is licensed in Alabama. Matters governed by Alabama law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Breanna will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Breanna?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Breanna will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Breanna accepting new discrimination clients right now?

Breanna's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Breanna Harris Young, Discrimination Attorney in Birmingham, Alabama

focused on Discrimination, Employment, and Employment Contracts

PartneratStarnes Davis Florie Llp

Birmingham, AL

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Breanna Harris Young is a partner based in Birmingham, AL. The practice focuses on Discrimination, Employment, and Employment Contracts. Currently practicing at Starnes Davis Florie Llp.

Based in: Birmingham, AL
Experience: attorney
Known for: Discrimination · Employment · Employment Contracts

Handles Discrimination, Employment, and Employment Contracts matters from Birmingham, AL.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Breanna Harris Young

Breanna concentrates on discrimination, employment, employment contracts, general, and wage & hour. Each area below outlines the kind of case Breanna handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Discrimination cases in Birmingham, Alabama

Breanna takes discrimination matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Breanna agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in Birmingham, Alabama

Breanna takes employment matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Breanna agrees to represent you.

Employment Contracts cases in Birmingham, Alabama

Breanna takes employment contracts matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Breanna agrees to represent you.

General cases in Birmingham, Alabama

Breanna takes general matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Breanna agrees to represent you.

Wage & Hour cases in Birmingham, Alabama

Breanna takes wage & hour matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Breanna agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Breanna Harris Young — Attorney of Alabama discrimination experience

Breanna Harris Young is a partner based in Birmingham, AL. The practice focuses on Discrimination, Employment, and Employment Contracts. Currently practicing at Starnes Davis Florie Llp.

Breanna Young is a partner at Starnes Davis Florie and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee, as the firm’s Associate Training Partner, and on the firm’s Recruiting Committee. Breanna’s practice is focused primarily in the areas of labor and employment law.She also practices in the field of Title IX and ADA compliance litigation. Breanna regularly deals with Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and state non-competition laws. She represents both public and private employers in all types of labor and employment litigation in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. In addition to her litigation experience, Breanna routinely advises employers in making employment decisions and developing policies that reduce the risk of being sued by employees. Breanna graduated summa cum laude from both the University of Alabama and the University of Alabama School of Law.

Professional Recognition

•Recognized as a “leading individual” in the field of Labor and Employment by Chambers USA
•Named a Rising Star for the state of Alabama by Mid-South Lawyers magazine
•Elected to the Order of the Coif
•Listed as a 'Local Litigation Star' for the State of Alabama in Benchmark Litigation - Labor & Employment Litigation

Highlights

•Successfully secured a full dismissal of fraud and identity theft claims against a defendant dentist, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama.
•Prevailed before the Alabama Supreme Court in a non-compete dispute between two federal government contractors, securing affirmation of the trial court’s dismissal of all claims against our clients after nearly three years of litigation.
•Secured a complete dismissal of Title VII retaliation claims filed by a former employee who alleged termination in retaliation for protected complaints against a federal government contractor client
•Obtained a favorable ruling from the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirming the district court's grant of summary judgment in a lawsuit involving Section 1981 claims that a water works board discriminated against a customer based on his race by denying his request for additional water and sewer taps.
•Obtained summary judgment on behalf of local municipality in a breach of contract case based on an employee handbook.
•Obtained summary judgment on all claims in a discrimination case for one of the largest wood products manufacturers in case alleging violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
•Successfully obtained a complete dismissal for university officials sued in a wrongful death action involving a highly-publicized mass shooting at an academic medical center.
•Obtained Favorable 11th Circuit Decision in a Case Alleging Violations of the Rehabilitation Act and the FLSA.
•Terri Lynn Cruce Corder v. City of Bessemer - Obtained summary judgment in favor of a municipality against a former employee’s claim that the City discriminated against her based on her race, sex, and disability and in retaliation for previous complaints when it terminated her employment.
•Jesse Hunt v. Altec Industries, Inc. - Obtained summary judgment for a manufacturer on a former employee’s claim that the company interfered with this FMLA rights and retaliated against him when it terminated him for violation of the company’s attendance policy.
•Eric Mitchell v. Evergreen Transport, LLC - Obtained a jury verdict for a trucking company against a former truck driver’s claim that the company fired him because of his race and in retaliation for his complaints about his coworkers’ racial slurs.
•Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. and Hibbett Teams Sales, Inc. v. Steve Bridges - Enforced an employer’s non-compete agreement with a former employee by obtaining a jury verdict awarding the employer lost profits and rejecting the employee’s claim of interference with his new employment.
•Paul Boyle v. City of Pell City - Obtained summary judgment in favor of a municipality against a former employee’s claim that the City failed to accommodate his disability and terminated him because of his disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
•Obtained summary judgment for a district manager of a national retail pharmacy chain on a claim on intentional interference with business relations brought by a former employee.
•Gary Carmichael v. The Personnel Board of Jefferson County and The City of Bessemer - Obtained summary judgment and complete dismissal of six counts on behalf of a municipality in a case brought by a current employee alleging Constitutional violations and defamation.
•Obtained summary judgment for a national retail pharmacy on a former employee’s retaliatory discharge claim.

Presentations and Publications

•The Intersection Between HR and OSHA, Manufacture Alabama HR, Safety & Environmental Conference, Birmingham, AL, November 10, 2022.
•Thinking Outside the Box, Act II: Global Perspective to Risk Management, Etc, Alabama Nursing Home Association Mid-Year Conference, Orange Beach, AL, April 27, 2022.
•What the Vaccine Mandate Could Mean for You & Your Business, Webinar hosted by BMSS Advisors & CPA’s, November 10, 2021.
•Labor & Employment 2021 - Impacts of COVID-19 on Employment Law. Birmingham Business Journal, April 30 - May 6, 2021, Vol.38, No. 18.
•Give Me a Break: Accommodations Under the ADA and the Title VII, Alabama Employment Law Seminar, Birmingham, Alabama (November 30, 2018)
•How Does the #MeToo Movement Affect Long Term Care Employers, Alabama Nursing Home Association Annual Meeting, Birmingham, Alabama (June 25, 2018)
•Is Your Employee Handbook a Defense or a Trigger to Legal Liability? 2016 Alabama Nursing Home Association Legal Compliance Seminar, Birmingham, Alabama (February 15, 2016)
•Every Day Decisions That May Affect the Outcome of Litigation, Labor & Employment Disputes, and Surveys, 2015 Alabama Nursing Home Association Mid-Year Convention, Orange Beach, Alabama (April 2015)
•How to Avoid Becoming the Plaintiff’s Star Witness: Understanding the Defense of Employment Claims, presented to Supervisors and Human Resources Managers (April 2014)
•The Art of Internal Investigations: What to do When an Employee Complains of Discrimination, presented to Supervisors & Human Resources Managers (April 2014)
•Wipeout: If It’s Not Documented, It Didn’t Happen!, presented to Supervisors and Human Resources Managers, Pensacola, Florida (August 2014)
•Garnishments, Levies, and Salary Deductions, presented at the Birmingham Payroll Association’s statewide seminar (October 2014)
•“South Dakota Employment Law,” Chapter of Employment At Will: A State-by-State Survey, publication of the American Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Law Section, pages 1013-1033 (2011) and supplements (2012-2016).

News & Insights

•Breanna Young and Grace Ann Azar Secure Full Dismissal of Fraud & Identity Theft Suit in U.S. District Court
•Alabama Supreme Court Affirms Appellate Victory in Labor & Employment Case
•SDF Attorneys Breanna Young & Angel Sims Secure Full Victory in Title VII Retaliation Case
•L&E Newsletter Alert - August 21, 2024
•L&E Newsletter Alert - August 2024
•SDF Labor & Employment Newsletter Alert - July 2024
•Starnes Davis Florie Ranked a Top Law Firm by Chambers USA 2024
•SDF Labor & Employment Newsletter Alert - April 2024
•Starnes Davis Florie Ranked as a “Highly Recommended Litigation Firm” in the 2024 Edition of Benchmark Litigation
•SDF Labor & Employment Newsletter Alert - September 2023
•SDF’s Young & Jones Obtain Favorable Ruling from The US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in Discrimination Case
•Starnes Davis Florie Ranked a Top Law Firm by Chambers USA 2023
•Are your Policies & Practices Aligned with the Upcoming Enhanced Protections for Pregnant Workers?
•Labor & Employment Group News Alert: What Should You Do in Light of the FTC’s Effort to Ban Non-Compete Agreements?
•Starnes Davis Florie Highly Ranked in Benchmark Litigation 2023
•STARNES DAVIS FLORIE RANKED A TOP FIRM BY CHAMBERS USA 2022
•SDF L&E News Alert: Employers Can No Longer Force Employees To Arbitrate Sexual Assault/Harassment Claims
•Vaccine Mandate Update: OSHA Clear to Enforce, CMS in Limbo

Breanna's approach to discrimination cases

Clients Breanna works with

Breanna reviews new inquiries case-by-case for discrimination, employment, and employment contracts matters in Birmingham and the surrounding Alabama area.

Credentials

Breanna Harris Young's legal education and bar admissions

University of Alabama School of Law
J.D. · 2010
University of Alabama
B.S. · 2007

Breanna studied at J.D. in University of Alabama School of Law and B.S. in University of Alabama.

Law school and academic background

Breanna completed J.D. in University of Alabama School of Law and B.S. in University of Alabama. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Breanna runs in Alabama is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Breanna's professional memberships and bar associations

Community Involvement Breanna serves on the Board of Directors for the Vestavia Hills City Schools Foundation and as a member of the Restoration Academy Advisory Council
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Locations

Breanna Harris Young's office in Birmingham

Breanna's primary office is at 100 Brookwood Place, 7th Floor, Birmingham, AL, 35209. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Starnes Davis Florie Llp

100 Brookwood Place, 7th Floor

Birmingham, AL 35209

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Hiring guide

How to hire Breanna Harris Young — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new discrimination attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Breanna usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Breanna charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Breanna's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Breanna will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a discrimination attorney in Birmingham, Alabama

A short list to run through before you commit: How many discrimination matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Breanna

Breanna discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in discrimination practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every discrimination matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Breanna confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Breanna's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many discrimination practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Breanna Harris Young

How much does it cost to hire Breanna for a discrimination case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Breanna walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Breanna offer a free consultation?
Breanna charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Breanna's office. Some discrimination attorneys offer free consults — check Breanna's current terms during booking.
How long do discrimination cases in Alabama typically take?
Simple discrimination matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Breanna gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Breanna take my case if I'm outside Birmingham?
Breanna is licensed in Alabama. Matters governed by Alabama law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Breanna will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Breanna?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Breanna will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Breanna accepting new discrimination clients right now?
Breanna's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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