Leisure andHospitality

We are the established industry leader in delivering innovative, transformative legal services and business advice for developers, marketers, sellers, operators, and lenders of shared vacation ownership/ timeshare resorts and clubs, vacation/travel/destination clubs, hotels, and other leisure properties. We have represented hundreds of hospitality clients in virtually every type of matter affecting their businesses for more than three decades, and we are specifically known for our leadership and experience in shared vacation ownership and club membership products.

We have pioneered many areas in the shared vacation ownership industry including, points-based vacation clubs and exchange programs, luxury destination and travel clubs, receivable financing and securitization, mixed-use hotel/timeshare/condominium projects, and more recently, we were the leading innovator in structuring and implementing the “capital-light” (fee-based services) platform for shared vacation ownership development, marketing, sale and management. This platform has evolved from a distressed asset solution to a purpose-driven business model adopted by virtually every major company in the shared vacation ownership industry. We have represented clients in nearly three dozen of these complex transactions, with several more currently in process.

Our services include:

  • Project (Hotel and Resort) Acquisition
  • Project (Hotel and Resort) Financing
  • Project (Hotel and Resort) Structuring and Development
  • Regulatory Compliance and Administrative Law
  • Formation of Timeshare Resorts and Vacation, Travel and Destination Clubs
  • Marketing, Promotional and Affinity Programs
  • Hotel and Resort Management and Operations
  • Complex Credit Facilities and Securitizations
  • Trade Practice/Governmental Investigations
  • Restaurant, Food and Beverage
  • Business Law Services

We take pride in delivering personalized service and business-minded advice and having the capability to offer a total solution practice. The depth of our industry-specific experience and the breadth of complimentary practice groups at Taylor English allows us to support our clients in every area of their businesses—from day-to-day operations to the most complex opportunities and challenges.

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Eighteen Taylor English Attorneys Named Among 2023 Georgia Super Lawyers

February 14th, 2023

Taylor English is pleased to announce that 16 of its attorneys have been included in the 2023 Super Lawyers list for Georgia, and an…

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Taylor English Receives Recognition in U.S. News & Best Lawyers 2023 “Best Law Firms” Rankings

November 3rd, 2022

ATLANTA, November 3, 2022 – Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the firm’s recognition in the 2023 edition of the U.S. News &…

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Fifty-Six Taylor English Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America

August 18th, 2022

ATLANTA, August 18, 2022 – Taylor English Duma is pleased to announce that 56 attorneys were recognized in 42 practice areas in the 2023…

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Conversations with TED: Supply Chain Challenges in the Restaurant Industry

March 8th, 2022

In this episode of Conversations with TED, I address the topic of supply chain challenges. Restaurants depend heavily on supplies as they…

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The Discrimination Landmine of Ditching Your Landline

January 31st, 2022

Some businesses, including restaurants, are giving up their landlines. But could this expose them to federal disability discrimination…

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Twelve Taylor English Attorneys Named Among 2021 Legal Elite by Georgia Trend

December 7th, 2021

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that 12 of the firm’s attorneys have been selected among Georgia Trend magazine’s 2020…

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Taylor English Receives Recognition in U.S. News & Best Lawyers 2022 “Best Law Firms” Rankings

November 5th, 2021

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the firm’s recognition in the 2022 edition of the U.S. News & Best Lawyers “Best Law…

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Forty-Eight Taylor English Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America

August 20th, 2021

Taylor English Duma is pleased to announce that 48 attorneys were recognized in 39 practice areas in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers…

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Carefully consider what you leave to do post-closing

May 24th, 2021

It’s not uncommon for a seller and buyer to close a deal leaving some items left to be addressed after closing.  A new case out of the…

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Taylor English Receives Recognition in U.S. News & Best Lawyers 2021 “Best Law Firms” Rankings

November 6th, 2020

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…

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Forty-Nine Taylor English Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America

August 21st, 2020

Taylor English Duma is pleased to announce that 49 attorneys were recognized in 37 practice areas in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers…

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Taylor English Attorneys Recognized By the Best Lawyers in America

August 16th, 2019

Taylor English Duma is pleased to announce that 35 attorneys were recognized in 30 practice areas in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers…

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Taylor English Receives Top Rankings by U.S. News and Best Lawyers

November 2nd, 2018

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….

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Thirty-Two Taylor English Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers In America

August 16th, 2018

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that 32 attorneys were recognized in 28 practice areas in the 2019 edition of The Best…

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How Shifting Laws on Tip-Pooling Could Affect Hotels

November 8th, 2017

In an article published by Hotel News Now, Partner Alisa P. Cleek was mentioned for her advice regarding tip-pooling at restaurants on…

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Taylor English Duma Receives Top Rankings by U.S. News and Best Lawyers

November 2nd, 2017

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….

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The Consumer Review Fairness Act: How Does It Impact Hotels?

January 25th, 2017

The Consumer Review Fairness Act (CRFA) was introduced in 2014 by a group of bi-partisan legislators in an effort to prevent the ability…

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About Taylor English

Taylor English Duma LLP was built from the ground up to provide highest-quality legal services for optimal value. The firm combines the best aspects of a traditional law firm with seasoned attorneys throughout the United States. Together, our attorneys work each day to provide timely, creative, and cost-effective counsel to help clients solve problems and achieve goals. Taylor English clients run the gamut from Fortune 500 companies to middle market businesses to start ups and entrepreneurs. The firm is the Georgia law firm member of GGI Global Alliance AG, the leading worldwide alliance of accounting and law firms, giving our clients access to a trusted stable of high-quality professional services organizations around the globe.

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