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Taylor English Duma is pleased to announce the firm’s national recognition in the 2017 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 five practice areas: environment, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation and real estate. In addition, nine of the firm’s attorneys are ranked as ...

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the addition of three attorneys. Christopher T. Wilson joins as a partner and Tae-Seung Lee as an associate in the firm's Corporate and Business practice. Jonathan D. Crumly, Sr. joins as counsel in the Construction practice.

Taylor English is pleased to announce that Michael H. Trotter has published a book on the future of the legal profession in the United States. The book, What’s to Come of the Legal Profession?, is available for purchase on Amazon.com.

Taylor English announces that 20 of its attorneys have been included in the 2017 Georgia Super Lawyers list, and an additional nine attorneys have been recognized as 2017 Georgia Rising Stars. Only five percent of lawyers in the state are named as Super Lawyers, and no more than two-and-a-half percent are honored as Rising Stars, which include attorneys who are 40 years old or younger and/or have been practicing for 10 years or less. The complete list of Georgia ...

Taylor English is pleased to announce that Jeffrey J. Nix has received an award from the Legal Services Corporation for his commitment to pro bono legal services in Georgia. On January 26, 2017, Mr. Nix and three other Georgia attorneys were presented awards at the Pro Bono Awards Reception. Mr. Nix was nominated by the Atlanta Legal Aid Society where he has volunteered for more than 10 years providing advice, support and legal assistance in drafting estate documents ...

Taylor English is pleased to announce that its partner Shawntel R. Hebert has been sworn in as president of the Gate City Bar Association. Her one-year term as president began on January 17, 2017, and she will guide the organization in its primary goal to provide a professional association that offers educational, social and community involvement for African-American lawyers.

Taylor English is pleased to announce that its partner Shawntel R. Hebert was selected for the Outstanding Atlanta Class of 2016. Ms. Hebert is one of 10 honorees recognized by Outstanding Atlanta for her service, leadership and community involvement as a young professional in Atlanta. The induction ceremony will be held on Friday, January 27, 2017.

Taylor English is pleased to announce the recognition of 17 attorneys in the 2016 edition of Super Lawyers Business Edition. This magazine is an annual resource that serves as the go-to guide for general counsel and executives in charge of making legal hiring decisions.

Taylor English is pleased to announce that 22 of its attorneys have been selected among Georgia Trend magazine's 2016 Legal Elite. The list ranks Georgia's top attorneys as selected by their peers.

Taylor English is pleased to announce the addition of Amy Oraefo as counsel in the firm’s Entertainment, Sports, and Media Practice. Ms. Oraefo previously served as in-house counsel for a Fortune 100 company in the areas of corporate and intellectual property law. Her experience adds to Taylor English’s roster of successful in-house attorneys.