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Young, Edward C.

Contact Information:

Name: Young, Edward C.
Address: 2510 Lilac Drive Liberal, KS 67901
Phone: (620)626-3300
Fax: (620)626-3331
Email: eyoung@swko.net
Website: www.sunflowermediation.com
Practice Region: Wichita, KS

Bar Admissions

District of Kansas: 16491 (1994)
Others: Missouri Bar, 2000, 52299
In Good Standing: Yes

ADR Experience

Experience: In-house mediation in City and County government. References available. Instructor of Tactical Communications (a street level mediation program for police officers) Missouri Sheriff's Training Academy.
Lead Mediator Sessions: 15
Co-Mediator Sessions: -
Counsel for a Party Sessions: 3

ADR Training

Course Info: Kansas Bar Association, Civil Mediation Training, March 2003, 40. Verbal Judo, Tactical Communication / street level mediation, Eastern Missouri Law Enforcement Academy, 1999, 40. University of Kansas, School of Urban Planning, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Spring 1991, semester. *** Kansas Rule 902 application is pending ***
Total CME Hours: 40
Approved Mediator for Civil Cases by the State of Kansas: No

Legal Experience

Experience: County Counselor, Seward County, Kansas, 2002-Present. County Administrator, Seward County, Kansas, 2002 - Present. General Counsel, Missouri Deputy Sheriff's Association, 2000-2002. City Administrator, Eldon, Missouri, 1996-2002. Adjunct Professor, Webster University - Ft. Leonard Wood Campus, Master of Public Administration Program, Law and Public Management Instructor.
Active Litigation: 3 Years
20% representing Plaintiffs
80% representing Defendants
10% in Federal Courts
90% in State Courts
Other Experience:  
Education: B.A., University of Kansas, 1990. - Sociology and Latin American Studies. M.P.A., University of Kansas, 1995. - Public Management. J.D., University of Kansas, 1993.
Additional Details: National Association of Counties Award - Multi-lingual Voter Action Plan - 2003. American Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Member. ABA - State and Local Government Section Member. President, Kansas County Administrators' Association. American Planning Association Member.

Fee Structure

Rate: Hourly: $150 per hour split between parties, may vary due to complexity of the case. Review fee is $60 per hour preset number of hours following consultation with the parties. Travel expenses will not be charged, unless multiple days are required.