Susan T. Fountain
North Carolina
Young Moore and Henderson, P.A.
3101 Glenwood Ave
Suite 200
Raleigh, N.C. 27612
Tel: 919-861-5110
Email:
susan.fountain@youngmoorelaw.com
Web:
www.youngmoorelaw.com
Susan is a shareholder at Young Moore and a member of its healthcare practice team, where she represents hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare providers in a variety of matters, including medical malpractice defense and general liability. She also advises clients on avoiding and managing risks. Additionally, Susan is certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission to conduct Superior Court mediations in North Carolina.
Susan began her legal career as a law clerk to Chief Judge Arnold at the North Carolina Court of Appeals following graduation from law school in 1997. She had an extensive career in private practice defending healthcare providers before accepting an appointment with the North Carolina Department of Justice in January of 2013 where she defended North Carolina state agencies in medical malpractice claims and other catastrophic injury cases. She returned to private practice joining Young Moore in August of 2017.
Susan is a native of Fayetteville, North Carolina and a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of North Carolina School of Law. In addition to her AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale Hubbell, Susan is recognized on the NC Lawyers Weekly Medical Malpractice Power List (2024) and in The Best Lawyers in America© in the areas of Litigation-Health Care and Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants.
Professional Associations
- American Society of Healthcare Risk Management, North Carolina Chapter
- Susie Sharpe Inn of Court, Member
- North Carolina Bar Association, Member of Litigation Section, Former member of Medico-Legal Liaison Committee, Past Chair of Young Lawyer’s Division Citizenship Education Committee
- Wake County Bar Association and Tenth Judicial District Bar, Former Member of Swearing In Committee
- North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys (NCADA)
Honors, Awards & Recognition
- Named to the North Carolina Lawyer’s Weekly Power List in the area of Medical Malpractice (2024)
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© in the areas of Litigation-Health Care (2024, 2025) and Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants (2024, 2025)
- AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale Hubbell
- Recognized in North Carolina Super Lawyers (2012) as a “Rising Star” in the area of Medical Malpractice Defense
Young Moore’s reputation in Health Care Law stems from a practice dedicated to the distinct nature and needs of the health care industry.
Our Health Care Industry Team represents virtually every type of entity operating in or related to the health care industry. These entities include: academic medical centers (AMCs), community hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs), assisted living facilities (ALFs), skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), dentists and dental practices, durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers, home health agencies, hospices, information technology companies, insurance companies, pharmacies, physicians and physician practices, rehabilitation services, and specialty hospitals. In addition, our attorneys offer our clients the advantages of a multidisciplinary business law firm, with counsel available in the areas of corporate law, regulatory and administrative law, employment, employee benefits, estate planning, wealth preservation, and real estate.
Young Moore attorneys regularly represent health care providers, including hospitals, long term care facilities, home health agencies, specialty hospitals, physicians, and physician practices, as well as individual officers and employees of such companies, in a variety of matters, including defending cases of alleged medical malpractice, professional licensure actions, regulatory and compliance issues, and alternative dispute resolution. Our attorneys also work with individual health care providers in meeting their personal legal needs including business planning, estate and tax planning, asset protection, and wealth preservation.
At Young Moore, you’re never just a case number. For over 60 years, our firm has built its reputation on trusted relationships and client-focused service. Whether you need ongoing legal counsel or guidance in a specific practice area, you’ll find a team committed to representation you can trust, rigorous advocacy, and unyielding integrity.
Our team of 39 dedicated attorneys brings a broad range of industry insight to clients across North Carolina and beyond. From healthcare and transportation to insurance, construction, and more, we tailor strategies to meet your unique needs. Our services span civil litigation, business transactions, employment law, insurance law and regulation, administrative law, real estate, and trusts and estates.
Every legal matter is an opportunity for us to apply our talent, passion, and experience. For you, it’s peace of mind—and another problem solved.