Cheyenne R. Young
Originally from Palatka, Florida, Cheyenne Young attended Florida State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, and then a law degree from FSU’s College of Law in 2001. While in law school, she served as a Clerk for Justice Barbara Pariente of the Florida Supreme Court. After passing the bar exam, she practiced law in Orlando before moving to Charlotte County in 2005.
She joined the Wotitzky Law Firm in 2008 and became a shareholder of the firm in 2018. Her law practice includes estate planning, probate, trusts and real estate transactions. She has done many speaking engagements for local financial institutions, churches and civic organizations on the value of proper estate planning and helped hundreds of families settle their loved ones’ estates with diligence and compassion.
Ms. Young’s community involvement and advocacy includes:
Leadership Charlotte
- Member, Class of 2010
- SimSoc Committee, 2011- 2018, Chair
- Environmental Day Committee, 2023-present,
- Chair Class Co-Chairperson, Class of 2022
- Class Chairperson, Class of 2023
- Leadership Charlotte Hall of Fame, Class of 2023
Leadership Charlotte Endowment Fund Committee, 2011 – present
Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic
- Board Member, 2010-2016
- Board Secretary (3 years)
- Building Committee, Member
Charlotte Community Foundation Grants Advisory Committee, 2008 -2020, Chair (4 years) Dancing with the Charlotte Stars, Celebrity Dancer, 2013
The Florida Bar – Florida Bar 20C Grievance Committee, 2008 – 2012, Chair (2 years) Charlotte County’s Mock Trial Competition, 2007 – 2010 Scoring Judge
Charlotte County Bar Association, 2006 – Present
Charlotte County Estate Planning Council, 2008 – Present
Business & Professional Women of Charlotte County, 2008-2014, Scholarship Committee (2 years)
Charlotte County Teen Court, Attorney Advisor, 3 years