Saphronia R Young
Saphronia Young, Attorney • Street, WA
Construction DevelopmentBusiness LitigationEmployment LawEmployment LitigationGeneral Practice
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612 227th Street, Street, WA, 98198, US
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About
Saphronia R. Young is a dedicated attorney based in Street, WA, specializing in business litigation, employment law, and general practice. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in geology from the University of Kansas in Lawrence and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri in Kansas City, where she served as a technical editor for the law review and received the prestigious American Jurisprudence prize in her third year. Early in her career, Saphronia gained invaluable experience in civil trial practices at Sandler, Balkin, Weinstein & Witten, PC in Kansas City, focusing on construction, surety, and employment litigation. Her legal journey continued as she expanded her practice to Alaska, where she further honed her expertise in construction and business litigation. After a brief tenure in New Jersey handling construction liens, she relocated to Seattle in 2001, working with a prominent construction law firm before taking time off to travel with her daughter. In 2003, Saphronia established her own firm in the South King County area, driven by a commitment to providing effective legal solutions for small businesses and individuals. She emphasizes a holistic approach to legal challenges, understanding that contracts can lead to disputes that require thoughtful resolution. With a focus on both litigation and mediation, Saphronia is dedicated to minimizing the costs of legal proceedings while achieving prompt and fair outcomes for her clients. Her diverse background and extensive experience make her a trusted advocate for those navigating the complexities of business and employment law.
About Construction Development Law
Construction attorneys handle legal matters in the building industry including contracts, disputes, liens, and regulatory compliance. Common matters include construction contracts, mechanic's liens, defect claims, delay disputes.
Credentials
Education
1992 University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2006 Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year, King County Bar Association 1998 Volunteer Recognition Award, Alaska STAR Association 1997 President's Award for Outstanding Legal Service, Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City 1996 Young Lawyers Division - Chairperson's Award, MO Bar Association
Publications
2001 King County Bar Association - Newcomer's Project Mechanic's Liens for Wage Claimants 2000 50 State Lien & Bond Law Manual Alaska Chapter 1996 Surety Claims Institute License Bonds 1994 Missouri Bar Association Co-Author MO Construction Law, Ch. 10, "Performance, Payment & Bid Bonds"
Associations
2012 - Present Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association 2001 - Present Washington State Bar Association Construction, Litigation, Business 2001 - 2012 King County Bar Association 1997 - 1999 Alaska Bar Association Construction, Business, Litigation sections 1993 - 1997 Missouri Bar, Construction Law Committee Member
Speaking
2013 Bonding Education Workshop for Small Business, DBE and DWE Constuction Contractors U.S. DOT Northwest
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Updated: May 25, 2026