Attorneys

John A. Kraft

Justin E. Endres

Headshot of Justin Endres of Young, Lind, Endres, & Kraft.

Katelyn M. Hines


Firm History

C. Thomas Young

C. Thomas Young (1943-2002) started the predecessor firm of Young, Lind, Endres & Kraft with two other attorneys in 1968 after his graduation from the University of Louisville School of Law. The firm was first known as McDaniel, Young & McDaniel. Until his untimely death in May 2002, Tom was very active in business formations and banking law. At the time of his death, Tom was Chairman of the Board of a local financial institution.

Eugene F. Lind

Eugene F. Lind (1942-2001) graduated from the University of Louisville School of Law in 1969 and joined the firm thereafter. The name that followed was Young, McDaniel, Forrest and Lind. Gene was considered by many attorneys as the authority on issues of real estate titles – an area of the law that continued to challenge him until his sudden death in January 2001.

Lewis A. Endres

Lewis A. Endres

Lewis A. Endres (1949-1992) graduated from the University of Louisville School of Law. He joined the firm in 1974, at which time it became known as Young, McDaniel, Lind & Endres. Lewis served as City Attorney and in other positions during several mayoral administrations, and he was very active in the community.