News Releases

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Kevin Spainhour as a partner in the firm’s health care practice. He brings more than twenty years of health care experience, focusing his practice on the defense of serious and catastrophic medical malpractice and general liability claims. He counsels hospitals, behavioral health professionals and facilities, out-patient surgery centers and physicians across the state of Georgia on risk ...

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that Amanda Hyland has been recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of Atlanta’s “40 Under Forty.” This award highlights young leaders who have made significant career achievements and demonstrated a commitment to social responsibility. Hyland was selected from more than 380 nominations for scaling the ranks, making a mark in the legal industry, and leading in her community.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the firm’s recognition in the 2021 edition of the U.S. News & Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings. Taylor English was recognized in 43 practice areas nationally and in Atlanta and Jacksonville. 

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Thea Parent as a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Department in Philadelphia. Parent possesses in-depth knowledge of the commercial real estate and hospitality industries, assisting clients with financing and development transactions involving hotels, office buildings, mixed use projects, condominiums, and apartment complexes. She has closed billions of dollars in deals in most major U.S ...

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the creation of T|E General Counsel, its fractional general counsel solution. The practice is an additional option to the firm’s full service offerings, and focuses on providing support to start-ups, early/growth stage companies, and midsized organizations. Companies best suited for this offering are companies experiencing growth and those companies that could benefit from experienced legal counsel advising ...

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Aliya Nelson in New York as a partner in the firm’s Corporate Department. With nearly 20 years of experience, Nelson guides clients through a wide-range of corporate, entertainment and licensing matters.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Phil McCann in Greensboro, North Carolina as a partner in the firm’s intellectual property practice. With more than 35 years of legal experience, McCann advises clients on patent and trademark infringement and patent licensing issues, as well as management of patent and trademark portfolios. McCann is the 12th attorney to join Taylor English’s hybrid remote model since January.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that partner Kendall Minter has joined the advisory board for the Royalty Network Black Empowerment Thru Music Initiative. The Royalty Network is one of the country’s most esteemed independent music publishing companies representing over 700,000 compositions.

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that Michele Stumpe has been named a 2020 Crisis Leadership Trailblazer by the National Law Journal. The list features 30 “movers and shakers in the legal industry who have made an impact in their sector through new types of strategies or innovative court cases… [and] made significant marks on the practice, policy and technological advancements in their sector.”

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Manori de Silva as a partner in the firm’s international practice. She focuses on counseling businesses and executives in a variety of employment and commercial matters.