News Releases Archive

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Johnston as a partner in the Intellectual Property Practice Group focusing on patent prosecution. Prior to joining the firm, Johnston was a member of Moore & Van Allen PLLC.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the addition of partner Kendall Minter to the firm’s Entertainment, Sports and Media practice.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that 20 of the firm’s attorneys have been selected among Georgia Trend magazine’s 2018 Legal Elite.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that Harry D. Dixon III has been elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF), as well as a member of the Young Lawyers Division (YLD) Leadership Academy Class of 2019.

Taylor English Duma is pleased to announce that L. Craig Dowdy has joined as a partner in the Litigation practice group. Dowdy will also serve as Director of Utilities and Regulated Industries for Taylor English Decisions, the business consulting and government affairs subsidiary of the firm.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that Teresa Adams has joined the firm as a partner in the Litigation practice group. She previously served as managing partner at Adams Law LLC in Atlanta.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that partner Henry M. Quillian III will serve as president for the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association effective October 1 for a 2019-year term. He was recognized by the foundation at an event held at the New York Marriott Downtown on September 15.

Taylor English is pleased to announce that the firm has received the Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA) Law Firm Award and partner Natalie N. Mark received the Diversity Law Institute (DLI) Diversity Award.

Taylor English Duma is pleased to announce the firm’s recognition in the 2019 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms” list. Taylor English was honored in 28 practice areas nationally and in Atlanta.

Taylor English is pleased to announce that the firm has received the Catherine Vandenberg Advocate for Victims of Domestic Violence Award by the Atlanta Legal Aid Society (ALAS). The firm was recognized at an appreciation breakfast on October 16.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to welcome Travis DeHaven as a partner in the firm’s Corporate and Business practice group and John Mills as a partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to welcome Ryan K. Owens as a member of the firm’s Corporate practice group and Jonathan Yi as a member of the firm’s Litigation practice group.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that firm attorneys represented client Link Media Outdoor (“Link”), a subsidiary of Boston Omaha Corporation (NASDAQ: BOMN), in connection with three significant acquisitions of outdoor advertising assets, making Link one of the leading outdoor advertising companies in the country.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that partner Glianny Fagundo has been selected by the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as one of the “Fifty Most Influential Latinos in Georgia” for 2018. Honorees will be celebrated at a lunch on September 13 at Suntrust Park in Atlanta.

Ilene Berman, vice chair and partner in Taylor English’s Employment and Labor Relation’s Group, was named as an honoree in the Collaborative Leadership category by Corporate Counsel’s 2018 National Women in Law Awards.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that Harry D. Dixon III has been appointed as chair of the American Bar Association’s International Anti-Money Laundering Committee. His one-year term became effective on August 1, 2018.

Taylor English is pleased to announce that Eric S. Fisher has been elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation.

Taylor English Duma LLP, is pleased to announce the addition of three remote partners: Li-Chung Daniel (Dan) Ho a member of the intellectual property practice in Illinois, Neil O’Donnell a member of the corporate practice in Washington, DC, and Taylor Ward a member of the real estate practice in Florida.

Taylor English Duma is pleased to announce that 32 attorneys were recognized in 28 practice areas in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Of the attorneys recognized, three are being honored for the 30th year including Foy R. Devine, Donald S. Kohla and Nathaniel G. Slaughter. 

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that partner Michele Stumpe was recently honored with an award presented by Dr. Jane Goodall during a gala celebrating the Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary’s 20th Anniversary in Uganda, Africa.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that Kirk Hancock has joined the firm as chief executive officer. Hancock previously served as the chief operating officer and chief financial officer of global management consulting firm The North Highland Company.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Zhaoyang (Paul) Li as a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group. With a Ph.D. in chemistry and fluency in Mandarin, Dr. Li helps his clients navigate the complex nature of Chinese trade secrets and intellectual property rights.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Nida Rizvi as a member of the firm’s Corporate practice group. Rizvi previously served as associate general counsel at Drax Biomass Inc.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been included on Forbes’ 2018 Small Giants list. Taylor English is the first law firm recognized on Forbes’ annual Small Giants list, which highlights 25 top businesses based on factors including community involvement, commitment to staff and industry excellence.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that Matthew Robert Rosenkoff has been sworn in as president of the North Fulton Bar Association (NFBA) for the 2018-2019 term.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Philip A. Theodore as a partner in the firm’s Corporate and Business practice groups. Theodore brings more than 40 years of experience assisting public companies in navigating the intricacies of federal securities laws and the requirements of sound corporate governance.

Taylor English Duma is pleased to announce the firm’s recognition in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA, a highly regarded legal directory featuring client-led intelligence on America’s leading lawyers for business. Taylor English was recognized among the top Georgia law firms in four practice areas: environment, labor and employment, litigation and real estate. In addition, nine of the firm’s attorneys are ranked as leading practitioners in their ...

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Catrina H. Markwalter as a partner in the firm’s Litigation and Construction Practice Groups. Markwalter, based in Jacksonville, enhances the capabilities of Taylor English to meet the complex commercial litigation needs of both businesses and individuals in Florida. She joins the firm from Shutts & Bowen LLP.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Lauren Parsons Langham as a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. Langham, who is based in Jacksonville, Florida, brings more than 27 years of commercial real estate experience to the firm and enhances the capabilities of Taylor English to serve sophisticated real estate clients in Florida.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to welcome Tamika R. Nordstrom as a partner in the Employment and Labor Relations Practice Group. Nordstrom brings 20 years of experience working with corporate clients on a wide range of employment litigation and arbitration matters. Nordstrom joins from Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the election of two new partners: Alison Ballard and Stephanie Ford Capezzuto.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that partner Amanda Groover Hyland has been included in the 2018 edition of World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals.

Earl Ehrhart, retiring influential Cobb County state representative, today was named as the Chief Executive Officer for Taylor English Decisions LLC, a government strategies and business consulting firm that will provide clients with guidance on improved and innovative business operations. Trey Paris, Jonathan Crumly, and Daraka Satcher have also joined the practice.

Taylor English Duma LLP announces the addition of Siegfried J.W. Ruppert, Ph.D., as a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice. Based in San Francisco, Dr. Ruppert previously served as special counsel at Duane Morris LLP.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Thomas V. Chorey as a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He joins the firm from Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Atlanta.

Taylor English Duma LLP is honored to announce that it is partnering with The Military Family Support Center of Georgia to create opportunities that support active and retired military members and their families. To commence this partnership, Taylor English is hosting a networking event at the firm’s Atlanta office on March 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. to promote opportunities for collaboration among existing military and veteran support organizations in the area.

Taylor English is pleased to announce that 22 of its attorneys have been included in the 2018 Super Lawyers list for Georgia, and an additional 14 attorneys have been recognized as 2018 Rising Stars.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the arrival of John Taylor, who is joining the firm as a partner in the Real Estate Practice Group in Atlanta. Taylor has more than 23 years of experience representing institutional owners, lenders, and users in commercial real estate transactions throughout the country.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the launch of Taylor English Decisions LLC, a subsidiary of the firm initially focused on delivering business consulting services. David Connell will lead the Business Consulting Practice.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that partner Mark Carter has been elected to serve as co-chair of Atlanta Legal Aid Society’s (ALAS) Service Council. His two-year term begins on January 1. He has been a member of the Service Council since its founding in 2014.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that Daraka E. Satcher has been named to the board of the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI). As a board member, Satcher will help GBPI develop strategies and provide guidance to the organization as it analyzes Georgia's state budget, taxes and public policies to highlight solutions that help build a more prosperous Georgia for all.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that five of its attorneys have been selected among Georgia Trend magazine’s 2017 Legal Elite.

Taylor English Duma is pleased to announce the firm’s recognition in the 2018 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms” list. Taylor English is honored in 22 practice areas nationally and in Atlanta.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the addition of John “Jack” C. Sawyer as an Atlanta-based partner in the firm’s Tax Practice Group. Sawyer counsels clients in the areas of wealth planning, asset protection planning, and fiduciary and tax litigation.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that Allen W. Nelson has joined the firm as a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. Nelson previously served in-house as Executive Vice President: General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Administrative Officer at Crawford & Company (NYSE: CRD.A and CRD.B).

Taylor English Duma LLP served as outside legal counsel to Alternative Apparel, Inc. in its sale to Hanesbrands Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $60 million on an enterprise basis.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that Sandra Brown has joined the firm as a partner in the Entertainment, Sports and Media team. Brown, who is admitted to practice in New York and Georgia, will continue to service entertainment law clients.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that Alan S. Clarke has joined the firm as a partner in the Entertainment Practice Group. Clarke previously served as Managing Partner of The Entertainment Law Group / Alan S. Clarke & Associates, LLC.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce its recent recognition with the Construction Lawyers Society of America’s (CLSA) Law Firm Award. The honor was accepted by partner Natalie Mark at the CLSA International Conference & Induction of Fellows in September.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to welcome the Georgia Appleseed Center for Law and Justice into its newly renovated office space in Atlanta. Founded in 2005, Georgia Appleseed is a non-profit, non-partisan, public interest law center with the mission to increase justice through law and policy reform and community engagement in Georgia.