John Taylor LLC

BIOGRAPHY

John Taylor is an escapee from large midwestern law firms. He concentrates his practice in business matters. Mr. Taylor serves his clients by advising them on a broad spectrum of concerns, including litigation strategy, acquisition planning and execution, market strategy, regulatory compliance, and governmental relationships. His clients represent diverse fields, from internet banking to the gaming industry to commercial construction. He also provides confidential, discrete, and thorough investigations on personal matters.

Educational Background:

  • Ball State University B.S. magna cum laude 1977
  • Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis, J.D., magna cum laude, 1980

Bar Admissions:

  • Indiana, 1980
  • United States District Court, Southern District, 1980
  • United States District Court, Northern District, 1980

Honors:

  • Named a Sagamore of the Wabash by Governor Joe Kernan, 2004
  • Indiana Super Lawyers® 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
  • Voted one of the top 50 lawyers in Indiana by peer selection. Indianapolis Monthly Magazine, March 2004 & 2005

Legal Organizations:

  • Indianapolis Bar Association
  • Indiana State Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • American Trial Lawyers Association
  • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
  • Judicial appointment to and has been a member of the Marion County Circuit and Superior Court Rules Committee since 1998
  • Member of and speakers appointment to the Indiana Property Tax Replacement Legislative Study Commission, 2003 - 2005

Civic Involvement:

  • Knights of Columbus
  • National Tuberous Sclerosis Association
  • Member of the Indiana Legislative Commission on Autism, 2001 – 2005
  • 2007 Speaker of House appointee to the Indiana Commission on Autism.
  • 2008 Speaker of House appointee to the Indiana Commission on Autism.

Representative Cases or Transactions:

  • Has represented the first and only real time exclusively internet bank since its inception
  • Guided a financial services company from the entrepreneur owner’s original idea through its development and growth to its sale, only three years later, to a public company for over fifty million dollars
  • Parliamentarian and Counsel to Speaker of Indiana House of Representatives, 1997 - 2003 and 2007 - Current
  • Convinced the Indiana Court of Appeals to overturn the imposition of significant tax liability on his client, resulting in a change in Indiana law
  • Lead and successful trial lawyer defending a significant financial institution from a shareholder lawsuit to prevent formation of a bank holding company
  • Has negotiated several licensing agreements with Fortune 1000 companies on behalf of technology, printing and distribution companies

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Contact:

Phone:
(317) 324-7400

Fax:
(317) 324-7405

E-Mail:
 

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