Appellate Practice

Not all cases are won or lost at trial. The appellate practice attorneys at Taylor Law Partners have extensive experience advocating for clients in the state and federal civil appeals courts.  We understand the unique rules and procedures of the civil and criminal appellate courts and have the skill and resources to develop and present persuasive arguments.

For assistance appealing an adverse ruling, or defending a favorable one, contact Taylor Law Partners attorney John Mikesch.

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Auto/Truck/Motorcycle Accidents

Every day, individuals and families see their futures changed forever by accidents involving automobiles, trucks and motorcycles. Automobile, truck, and motorcycle crashes account for more injuries nationwide than any other type of accidents.

The attorneys at Taylor Law Partners have extensive experience managing automobile accident cases, including establishing fault and negotiating with the at-fault driver and insurance companies, challenging attempts to downplay the extent of damages and injuries, using accident reconstruction so juries can understand what really happened, determining the full extent of damages and ensuring that the injured person is fully compensated.

If you or a family member has been injured in a motor vehicle accident involving an automobile, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, bus or taxi, the attorneys at Taylor Law Partners will protect your rights.

For advice on automobile and truck accident injury cases, contact Taylor Law Partners attorneys:
Timothy J. Myers
Jason L. Watson
Terry D. Harper

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Business and Commercial Litigation (Federal and State)

Taylor Law Partners has extensive experience helping business clients resolve disputes in state and federal courts.The firm assists clients in a wide range of areas, including contract and business tort disputes, commercial disputes, professional liability claims, real estate, debt collection, unfair competition, breach of contract, employment litigation, fraud claims and other matters.

The firm’s exceptional reputation as litigators and negotiators help our attorneys achieve the best possible results for our business clients as efficiently as possible.

For advice and assistance in all business and commercial litigation matters, contact Taylor Law Partners attorneys:
W. H. Taylor
Timothy L. Brooks
John Mikesch

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Civil Litigation

The attorneys at Taylor Law Partners are formidable litigators, representing clients in all kinds of civil cases, including jury and non-jury trials, individual cases and class actions in state and federal court.

The firm provides exceptional representation to clients in all kinds of civil court cases, including personal injury and wrongful death actions, insurance litigation, medical malpractice, products liability, real estate disputes, contract and other business and commercial disputes, employment litigation and other matters.
 
Taylor Law Partners has the knowledge, experience and skill to assist in all civil litigation matters.

For advice on civil litigation, contact Taylor Law Partners attorneys:
W. H. Taylor
Scott E. Smith
Timothy L. Brooks
Terry D. Harper
Timothy J. Myers
Stevan E. Vowell
John Mikesch

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Criminal Defense (Federal and State)

When a client is accused of a crime, the attorneys at Taylor Law Partners will bring all of our exceptional experience and reputation to providing the most effective defense possible. The firm has the skill and experience necessary to vigorously defend our clients charged with all kinds of felonies and misdemeanors, including capital murder.

The firm defends clients against all criminal charges, including white collar crimes, fraud, bribery, cyber crimes, embezzlement, health care fraud, identity theft, insurance fraud, investment fraud, money laundering, racketeering / RICO, securities fraud, tax evasion, wire fraud, drug crimes, violent crimes, aggravated assault, arson, domestic violence, homicide, manslaughter, weapon offenses, sex crimes, rape, sexual assault, child abuse, date rape, pornography, misdemeanors, petty theft, driving under the influence (DUI / DWI), trespass and vandalism.

If you are accused of a crime, contact Taylor Law Partners attorneys:
W. H. Taylor (capital murder certified)
Scott E. Smith
Terry D. Harper
Stevan E. Vowell
John Mikesch

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Employment Law

Taylor Law Partners provides a full range of representation and services in the area of employment law and litigation.

The firm represents clients in cases involving employment contract disputes, wrongful or retaliatory termination, Family and Medical Leave Act claims, Americans with Disability Act (ADA) claims, workplace discrimination including sexual harassment, gender discrimination, age discrimination, discrimination because of race and discrimination based on religion, ethnicity or country of origin (EEOC claims), ERISA claims, workplace safety and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance, wage and hour issues, whistleblower protections and litigation and other matters.

For advice and representation in all employment matters, contact Taylor Law Partners attorney Jason L. Watson.

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ERISA

Taylor Law Partners represents clients in cases involving claims for short and long term disability and health insurance issues.  The firm has extensive experience working on these claims that fall under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), a federal law that regulates the employee benefit plans of nearly all for-profit businesses in the United States.  ERISA claims litigation is a specialized area of law that requires specific expertise on the administrative claims procedures, and requires litigation in Federal court. 

For advice on ERISA-related matters, contact Taylor Law Partners attorneys:
Timothy J. Myers
Jason L. Watson

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Divorce / Family Law / Domestic Relations

When it comes to your family, you need an advocate you can trust to help you fully explore your options and provide perspective and advice.   Taylor Law Partners provides complete representation in all areas of family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, visitation, legal separation, spousal support, modification, adoption, prenuptial agreements, dependency actions, domestic relations and protection from abuse orders.

The attorneys at Taylor Law Partners are skilled advocates for their clients, both in and out of court, and are equally comfortable in negotiating, mediating or litigating cases in order to resolve the issues in the best interests of clients and their families.

For advice on divorce, family law and domestic relations, contact Taylor Law Partners attorneys:
Scott E. Smith
Terry D. Harper
John Mikesch
Stevan E. Vowell

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Estate Planning and Probate

Taylor Law Partners has extensive experience structuring tax and expense saving estate plans for individual and business clients, including preparing trusts of all kinds, simple and complex wills, guardianships, business succession plans and other matters.

The firm also has a great deal of experience in estate and trust administration, probate matters, asset protection, estate tax issues, estate tax return preparation, audits of estate and gift tax, trust accounting, estate and trust litigation, will contests, and other issues.

We have the experience and resources to take into account each client’s unique financial situation and tailor a plan that will best serve his or her goals.

For assistance in all estate planning and probate matters, contact Taylor Law Partners attorneys:
John Mikesch

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Insurance Litigation

Taylor Law Partners has the skill and resources to help clients successfully pursue health, disability, automobile, property and other insurance claims.  We will assist in determining what policies provide coverage, preparing statements of loss, filing the claims and all the necessary supporting documentation with the insurance company, negotiating on the client’s behalf, and pursuing your claim into the courtroom

We also have extensive experience pursuing unpaid insurance claims through litigation, including bringing bad faith actions against insurers, arbitration or other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms.

For assistance with insurance matters, contact Taylor Law Partners attorneys:
Timothy J. Myers
Timothy L. Brooks
Jason L. Watson

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Medical Malpractice

Successful litigation of medical malpractice cases requires attorneys who have the knowledge and resources to thoroughly investigate medical malpractice claims, including conducting detailed reviews of medical records and other documents, in order to obtain full compensation for clients.

The attorneys at Taylor Law Partners are extremely knowledgeable in the area of medical malpractice law and can help clients determine whether a doctor or other medical professional has breached the standard of care, and whether a hospital, nursing home or other medical facility has caused their injury.

The firm represents clients in all kinds of medical malpractice actions, including those involving failure to properly diagnose a disease or illness, failure to properly monitor patients, failure to properly treat the diagnosed disease, surgical errors including wrong‑site surgery or anesthesia errors, failure to fully inform the patient of the risks of certain procedures and surgeries, misuse of prescription drugs, improper use of medical equipment or implants, birth injuries or birth trauma and other errors.

For advice on medical malpractice cases, contact Taylor Law Partners attorneys:
Timothy L. Brooks

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Personal Injury

The attorneys at Taylor Law Partners are dedicated advocates for clients injured by someone else’s negligence, carelessness or wrongful conduct.

The firm represents clients injured or disabled by auto accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, bus accidents, taxi accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, birth injuries, products liability, premises negligence, construction accidents, workplace accidents, defective products, automobile defects, manufacturing defects and other negligent acts.

For advice and representation in all personal injury matters, contact Taylor Law Partners attorneys:
Timothy L. Brooks
Jason L. Watson
Timothy J. Myers
W. H. Taylor
Stevan E. Vowell
Terry D. Harper
Scott E. Smith

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Products Liability

Hazardous, inadequately labeled or improperly used products can be found almost everywhere.  At Taylor Law Partners, we believe people who are injured because of a defective or unreasonably dangerous product deserve to be compensated for their injuries, and the companies responsible should be required to make sure no one else gets hurt.

The firm represents clients in all kinds of catastrophic product liability cases, including those involving defective recreational vehicles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), medical devices, hazardous machine tools, defective automobiles or automobile components, prescription drugs, trucking accidents, defective product design, defective manufacturing, inadequate labeling and product warnings, misuse by a third party and other circumstances.

For advice and representation in all product liability matters, contact Taylor Law Partners attorneys:
Timothy L. Brooks
Timothy J. Myers
W. H. Taylor
Stevan E. Vowell
Terry D. Harper
Scott E. Smith

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Real Estate

Taylor Law Partners has extensive experience and skill representing clients in real estate disputes including those involving contracts for the purchase or sale of property, property ownership, title issues, fraud and disclosure problems, easement disputes, foreclosure actions, leasing disputes, premises liability and related litigation.  We have the tools to resolve real estate disputes quickly and effectively for clients.

The firm also assists clients in the areas of contract negotiation, drafting and review, negotiating complex commercial leases, contract enforcement, rental agreements and other matters.

For assistance in real estate matters, contact Taylor Law Partners attorneys:
Timothy L. Brooks
Terry D. Harper

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Social Security Disability

According to government statistics, the Social Security Administration denies more than 70 percent of first-time claims and 82 percent of claims that are appealed for reconsideration. However, more than half of the cases heard by judges are approved.

If you have a Social Security Disability claim, Taylor Law Partners can help you get the money you deserve. We have the resources and experience necessary to help you file your claim, establish your disability through medical records and other documentation, complete the often complicated and technical paperwork, and appeal any adverse decisions.

For assistance in Social Security disability matters, contact Taylor Law Partners attorneys:
Jason L. Watson
Timothy J. Myers

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Workers’ Compensation

Taylor Law Partners provides experienced representation to employers and injured workers in all kinds of workers’ compensation cases, including cases arising from on‑the‑job accidents, industrial injuries, occupational diseases, death claims for dependents and other claims.

The firm’s lawyers are experienced advocates familiar with all aspects of the workers compensation system. We can help ensure that claims are properly filed, coordinate medical coverage, assist in validating claims, and provide representation at hearings, trials and appeals.

For advice and assistance with your workers’ compensation claim or workers’ compensation defense, contact Taylor Law Partners attorneys:
Timothy L. Brooks
Jason L. Watson
Timothy J. Myers

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Wrongful Death

When someone is killed as a result of the misconduct or negligence of another person, family members need experienced counsel to help minimize the financial trauma the death can cause and to make sure the person or entity responsible is held accountable for the loss.

At Taylor Law Partners, we have the knowledge and experience to help clients determine whether the death was the result of negligence or misconduct on the part of a third party, assess the full extent of the loss, and obtain a financial recovery that will help the survivors put their lives back together.

For assistance in a wrongful death matter, contact Taylor Law Partners attorneys:
Jason L. Watson
Timothy J. Myers
Terry D. Harper

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