The founding partner of the present-day Younge & Hockensmith, P.C., was Samuel G. McMullin. He began practicing law in Grand Junction in 1892, making our firm one of the oldest firms in Western Colorado. Dignified, reserved, and industrious, Mr. McMullin worked to establish business and financial institutions, many of which survive today. According to historians, Mr. McMullin's early law practice even included helping run townsite "claim jumpers" out of town at gunpoint.

The advance of civilization has made the practice of law in Grand Junction a bit less dramatic; however, Mr. McMullin's example of commitment to our clients' welfare and success has stood before our firm over 100 years. Along with the examples furnished over the years by Guy Sternberg, John Helman, Thomas K. Younge, and Frank Hockensmith, it guides our firm today.

This commitment is more than rhetoric. It means down-to-earth benefits for our clients. It is the chief reason our firm has endured and prospered over many years. This longevity itself has been of benefit to our clients. 

Grand Junction, Colorado, is a professional center for the entire Western Slope of Colorado.  The following pages will introduce you to the legal services we offer, our approach to the delivery of these services, and the types of clients we serve.  We hope you will call on us for your legal needs and look forward to serving you.

Mr. McMullin's example of commitment to our clients' welfare and success has stood before our firm over 100 years