As a member of the Professional Liability Department, Taylor represents and defends contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, developers and design professionals when claims are made against them. He routinely counsels clients in construction disputes, handling pre-suit investigations, multi-party claims, code violations, negligence and breach of contract claims. In addition to his construction defect defense practice, Taylor is experienced in representing automotive dealerships throughout Florida in general liability matters and business disputes.
After graduating from Jacksonville University, cum laude, with a bachelor's degree in Sports Administration, he earned his juris doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law, graduating magna cum laude. During law school, Taylor earned the CALI Book Award for the highest grade in Professional Responsibility, Professional Sports Law, Pretrial Litigation Drafting, Family Law, and Environmental and Toxic Torts.
Outside of the office, you will find Taylor on one of the many golf courses in and around Jacksonville or cheering on the Jaguars, Jumbo Shrimp and Oklahoma Sooners.
Honors & awards
Florida Super Lawyers, Rising Stars
2025
Year joined
2021
Results
Summary Judgment Obtained in a Vehicular Accident Case Involving Disputed Liability
Automobile Liability
November 24, 2025
We received summary judgment in a vehicular accident case involving disputed liability. Mr. Thurman was the third vehicle in a three-car collision in which the first vehicle admitted fault and was ticketed. Following the accident, the plaintiffs claimed they were in a fourth vehicle and alleged that Mr. Thurman caused the crash. When the claim was denied-and on the eve of the implementation of tort reform-the plaintiffs filed individual lawsuits against Mr. Thurman alone. We subpoenaed the repair shop that serviced Mr.
Thought Leadership
Marshall Dennehey Announces 2026 Shareholder Class and Special Counsel Promotions
December 15, 2025
Marshall Dennehey is pleased to announce that 16 attorneys have been elected shareholders of the firm effective Jan. 1, 2026. Additionally, two attorneys have been promoted from associate to special counsel.
Eight Marshall Dennehey Attorneys Selected to the 2025 Florida Super Lawyers & Florida Rising Stars Lists
June 26, 2025
Eight attorneys from the Florida offices of Marshall Dennehey have been selected to the 2025 edition of Florida Super Lawyers magazine.
Senate Bill Changes Statute of Limitations, Statute of Repose, and Amends Statutory Building Code Violation
Jacksonville
Architectural, Engineering & Construction Defect Litigation
April 14, 2023
Senate Bill 360, which was signed by Governor DeSantis on April 13, 2023, amends the statute of limitations and statute of repose for construction claims and amends the statutory building code violation claim. Legal Update for Construction Litigation - April 14, 2023, has been prepared for
Proposed Changes to Florida’s Statutes of Limitations and Repose Would Greatly Impact Construction Defect Litigation
Jacksonville
Architectural, Engineering & Construction Defect Litigation
January 11, 2022
A new bill has been proposed in the Florida Legislature that would amend the statutes of limitations and repose greatly impacting construction defect litigation. Legal Update for Construction Litigation - January 11, 2022, has been prepared for our readers by Marshall Dennehey.
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