About Joseph Younes

Joseph Younes is a trial attorney and junior partner at BD&J, PC, where he represents individuals and families involved in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. His practice focuses on complex, serious injury matters involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, commercial vehicle collisions, construction site accidents, and premises liability. In just under seven years at BD&J, PC, Joseph has recovered over $200 million on behalf of his clients, including numerous seven and high eight figure results. Joseph approaches every case with a trial-ready mindset.

He has experience litigating in both state and federal courts, handling all phases of litigation through verdict. His work is centered on developing strong, evidence-driven cases that position his clients for the best possible outcome. He has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers since 2022 and selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, reflecting his commitment to excellence in advocacy and results for his clients. Joseph is also a graduate of CAALA’s Plaintiff’s Trial Academy and the Jack Daniels Trial Academy through ABOTA, programs recognized for developing trial advocacy skills.

Joseph earned his Juris Doctor from Chapman University Fowler School of Law, where he was a Merit Scholar, and his bachelor’s degree in political science, cum laude, from California Baptist University. He is admitted to practice in the State of California. Education B.A. in Po

Proven verdicts and settlements at BD&J, PC

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$8 millionVerdict

A jury awarded $8 million to the family of Giovani Pulido, a 15-year-old Encinal High School freshman who died of sudden cardiac arrest during spring football practice in May 2016, finding Alameda Unified School District negligent for failing to have an automated external defibrillator on campus.

Alameda County Superior Court · 2020Wrongful DeathRead the full story →
$750,000Verdict

A Los Angeles County jury awarded $750,000 to Lulin Yan after a Bradford pear tree branch crashed down on him while he walked a public sidewalk in Diamond Bar, fracturing his spine and hospitalizing him for three days.

Pomona (Los Angeles County Superior Court) · 2024Premises LiabilityRead the full story →

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.

Practice areas

Education

Chapman University Fowler School of Law
J.D.
California Baptist University
Undergraduate

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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.