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Overview

Taylor advocates for developers, landowners, investors, and other real estate clients in land use matters and real estate and corporate transactions.

First drawn to law by his love for a good challenge, Taylor knew after his first semester of law school that a legal career was a perfect fit. He loved the competitive but collaborative nature of the field, and he was excited to use his creativity and drive to help clients and colleagues succeed. Taylor began his career with a mix of real estate, construction, and commercial litigation and real estate and corporate transactions, which allowed him to develop and strengthen his advocacy skills to help clients achieve their goals.

After gaining broad experience with both commercial and residential real estate matters, Taylor focuses his practice on real estate development and land use law. He primarily works with developers, representing them before city councils, zoning boards, and state and local agencies. His work involves securing governmental approvals for projects and advising clients on state and local land development regulations. Additionally, Taylor has experience representing clients in connection with real estate sale and purchase transactions, construction and architectural services contracts, easements, and lease agreements.

Taylor also assists with corporate transactions involving real estate. He has experience representing clients in the formation and negotiation of joint ventures and real estate investment trusts (REITs). He even steps into real estate-related litigation cases, such as contract and construction disputes, when needed.

Clients appreciate Taylor’s attention to detail and to their business goals, as well as his prompt responses. He is known for getting the job done—often on the first go.

Industry

Services

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
    • Land Use and Zoning Law, 2024 and 2025
    • Real Estate Law, 2024 and 2025

Education

  • J.D., Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center
    • cum laude
  • B.S., Louisiana State University, E.J. Ourso College of Business
    • Finance

Admissions

  • Texas

Professional Memberships and Certifications

  • State Bar of Texas
  • Austin Bar Association, Construction Law Section
  • Austin Young Lawyers Association
Experience

Real Estate and Land Use

  • Assisted developer in negotiations with Travis County for reduction in traffic impact mitigation obligations based on developer's previous contributions to traffic mitigation within the area roadway network.
  • Represented multifamily property owner in an appeal to the City of Austin's Building and Standards Commission of a suspension of the property's rental registration.
  • Helped multifamily property owners navigate and resolve disputes with the City of Austin relating building code violation notices issued by the Austin Code Department.
  • Assisted client in challenging a zoning application by the City of Austin's Historic Preservation Office for designation of client's residential property as a City Historic Landmark.
  • Helped developers negotiate development agreements with cities and navigate entitlement processes for their development projects.
  • Advised developers in the negotiation of construction, design, and architectural services contracts.
  • Represented commercial landlords and tenants in restaurant, bar, and entertainment venue lease negotiations.
  • Represented buyers and sellers in commercial and residential real estate purchase and sale transactions.

Corporate

  • Advised landowner in negotiations of a multimillion dollar sale and real estate joint venture transactions for the phased development of a multifamily project.
  • Represented affiliate LLCs in a comprehensive corporate restructure, involving transfers of LLC membership interests, the sale of commercial real estate, and negotiation of a commercial lease agreement.
  • Advised Texas entities in connection with the winding up of business affairs, dissolution, and liquidation of real estate and other assets.
Outside the Office

Taylor enjoys playing pickleball and tennis with friends, as well as exploring Austin’s trails and greenbelts. His two dogs, a mini Australian Shepherd mix named River and a Great Pyrenees mix named Brook, often join him for the latter.