Licensed for 36 years

State MD

Acquired 1986

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Katherine L Taylor

Mergers and acquisitions Attorney at Columbia, MD

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Excellent business advice!

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Mergers and acquisitions

30%

We guide our clients who are buying or selling their businesses through the complex steps needed to make the deal happen. We have represented owners of many types of businesses and we will make sure your interests are protected.
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Business

25%

From business startups to ongoing legal advice on day-to-day issues, I can be a great asset to a business.

19 years, 105 cases
Contracts and agreements

20%

Contract review and drafting are matters I have handled for the entirety of my legal career. I have drafted complex real estate and licensing agreements, nondisclosure agreements, leases, confidentiality agreements and service agreements. I will advise on independent contractor relationships and draft agreements to fit your specialized needs.
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29 years, 200 cases
Corporate and incorporation

15%

Founder and Co-founder agreements are imperative when more than one person owns a business. I will walk you through the process of making sure your intentions are properly set forth in a shareholder buy-sell agreement.
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19 years, 50 cases
Limited liability company (LLC)

10%

Founder and Co-founder agreements are imperative when more than one person owns a business. I will walk you through the process of making sure your intentions are properly set forth in an operating agreement.
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19 years, 50 cases

After serving for 10 years in public service for Howard County Government, and 7 years at a premier law firm in Baltimore, Ms. Taylor started her law practice in 2004 to serve individuals and businesses in Howard County and surrounding areas.

· 10 years as Senior Assistant County Solicitor for Howard County, Maryland

· 7 years as a commercial litigator at Whiteford, Taylor & Preston (Baltimore, Maryland)

· Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Maryland

Admitted to Practice:

· All Maryland Courts

· U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

· Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

· United States Supreme Court

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Katherine L Taylor

Ste 140

5850 Waterloo Rd

Columbia, MD, 21045

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Taylor Legal

12216 Ocean Gateway #1300

Ocean City, MD, 21842

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Posted by anonymous | October 6, 2022

President/Food Service

Katherine is a bright, intelligent, caring person. My highest recommendation to Katherine.

Posted by Melody | February 23, 2022

Excellent business advice!

Katherine is an amazing business attorney who is personal and knows how to work with small businesses. She always gives an estimate before doing her services so you won't be surprised by the bill. She has amazing knowledge and if a request is beyond her expertise she will either refer you out to a colleague or sign on co-counsel to give you the best service. Highly recommend!!

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Posted by Benny | February 21, 2022

General Manager at Leemoo LLC

We are very pleased that we have been working as an IT start up with Katherine since we registered our business in the state of Maryland. She's not only a very professional and intelligent lawyer but also very supportive and empathetic individual

Posted by Mark | February 21, 2022

I highly recommend Katherine.

Katherine has been incredibly helpful since forming my business back in 2015. She's helped with a plethora of legal questions throughout the years and helped me and my business navigate a particularly tricky incident where my business partner passed away unexpectedly. She was on vacation at the time but still went out of her way to be there for me and help me navigate the situation. She's extremely knowledgeable when it comes to business law and I always feel comfortable reaching out to her with any questions because I know she will either have the answer or quickly find the answer. If you are looking for a lawyer who knows her stuff and truly cares about her clients, look no further than Katherine.

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Posted by Matthew Kilmurry | February 20, 2022

CEO

Katherine has been my attorney from the start. She helped me set up my business, craft contracts, negotiate and provide guidance and referrals when needed. Katherine has been instrumental as we’ve grown into a multi-million dollar company. She is kind, thoughtful and fair. I highly recommend her.

Response from Katherine Taylor February 20, 2022

Matthew, thank you so much for your kind words. I always try to understand my clients' needs and how their business operates. Only then can I give the best representation. Katherine

Posted by Susan | November 4, 2021

Exceptional quality

In 2021, our condominium sub-associations sought legal advice from Andrea LeWinter, Esq. of Taylor Legal, Attorneys at Law, regarding costly insurance claims. She conducted a thorough review of our policies, covenants, and bylaws. She then went the extra mile to obtain official plats from the county, explored the original design intentions with the engineering firm that developed the plats, and confirmed her interpretation of the Association's responsibility with the State Insurance Administration. She was responsive, easy to work with, and clear in her direction and guidance. We highly recommend her and if we are in need of legal services, we will use her again!

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Response from Katherine Taylor February 20, 2022

Susan, thank you so much for your glowing review. We try hard with every client we represent to make sure they are heard and that their goals are met. Katherine and Andrea

Posted by Jim | July 7, 2020

Knowledgable and Professional

I have been a client of Katherine Taylor for over 2 years now. I am a small business owner and need the kind of TLC and knowledge that Katherine offers. She has assisted with employment law, business expansion, employee agreements, Non-Compete/Non-Solicitation Contracts and much more. I cannot say enough about how she has helped my business grow. I highly recommend her services!

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Response from Katherine Taylor February 20, 2022

Jim, it's easy being a good lawyer when you have great clients! Thank you so much for your recommendation. Katherine

Posted by Lisa | November 26, 2018

Excellent service received

I have done business as a client with the Taylor firm several times and have aways received excellent service. Katherine and her staff are very experienced at productive negotiation. They are accessible, responsive and professional.

Posted by Jim | November 20, 2018

Excellent Resource for Business Owners

Katherine is an excellent resource for business owners. She is a great assist to my business. I would highly recommend using her services!

Posted by Todd | November 20, 2018

Excellent Service, Exceeded Expectations

Mrs. Taylor was extremely quick and her staff was very responsive to our needs. I would use her again and recommend her to my friends and family.

Posted by Brittany R. Gibson | March 8, 2016

Katherine Taylor Puts Her Clients First

Katherine Taylor is a professional attorney that caters to her clients' needs and is knowledgeable. Katherine's efforts and dedication in reviewing my "new construction" purchase and sale agreement were first class. As a new home buyer, I wanted to ensure I took all precautions to protect my interests. Given my time constraints and job travel requirements, I was concerned that I would not be able to find an attorney to meet my needs to communicate virtually. Katherine rapidly responded to my initial email request and provided a very transparent fee schedule. Within one day, she reviewed a document in excess of 50 pages while providing excellent commentary. She even answered a number of separate questions that I posed. I would use her again and have already recommended her to a co-worker that is looking to purchase a new home.

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Posted by Dale | February 2, 2016

Long term support of citizen land preservation actions

Ms. Taylor and I have worked together for several years on land use cases related to our neighborhood's strategic conservation and preservation activities. This has required us to contest development plans by: special interests, County Government and the Community College. In the course of these cases, Katherine has been responsive to and has channeled my assertive and high expectations into the methodical legal and land use processes. She has wide experience and has been able to connect me with specialists in land use, trial lawyers, and real estate attorneys. She understands how the wheels of county and state government mesh into land use and preservation. We have generally prevailed in our several zoning or legal initiatives. I have recommended Katherine to others with land use issues.

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Posted by Angie | January 31, 2016

Estate Planning

Ms. Taylor developed estate planning documents for our family. She was thorough in asking and answering questions to ensure our needs and wishes were covered.

Posted by Adam | January 31, 2016

Excellent service

Katherine really gives that feel of a small town lawyer that really cared about our issue. She spent a lot of time assessing our circumstances to determine the steps required to move toward a resolution and we were highly appreciative of her expertise.

Posted by Brad | January 27, 2016

Great Attorney

Katherine did a great job from beginning to end. She is very knowledgeable and helpful. I didnt know the process and she walked me through it and answered any and all questions I had. I would hire her again and recommend her to anyone and feel very confiident. Of all the people I spoke to in this process she was leaps and bounds the best.

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Posted by Katie | January 25, 2016

Estate Planning

I've known Katherine for years and she's always given me great legal advice when needed. Most recently she prepared our estate plans, wills, etc. for my husband and I after we had our first child. She made the process quick and painless, and answered all our questions with both professional and personal advice.

Posted by Brian Anderson | January 24, 2016

Unrivaled Service and Expertise

Working with and hiring Katherine has been the best legal decision I have ever made! She not only has a wide range of expertise regarding legal matters, but is willing to go above and beyond expectations to deliver excellent service. I highly recommend Katherine to anybody looking for legal help.

Posted by Sharon | December 11, 2014

Terrific lawyer!

I needed a contract to use with independent contractors in my business. Katherine got the job done quickly. The contract she developed is great. I enjoyed working with her.

Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2014

Katherine is wonderful

Katherine provided me with peace of mind by drawing up a couple of legal documents for my business. She is easy to work with, a great listener, and an excellent writer. Her services are invaluable.

Posted by Doug | December 11, 2014

Working with Katherine Taylor

Ms. Taylor ushered a real estate transaction through the labyrinth of Howard County government for me. She was well informed, highly communicative, professional, and prompt. There was no downside to working with her, only positive.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Program
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
2021 - Present

Owner/President
Law Office of Katherine L. Taylor, P.A.
2004 - Present

Senior Assistant County Solicitor
Howard County Office of Law
1993 - 2004

Senior Associate
Whiteford Taylor & Preston
1987 - 2004

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Education

University of Maryland School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude
1987

University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude
1981

Legal Cases

Howard County Department of Planning and Zoning
Client's Petition Granted

Howard County, et al. v. 3966 Chapel, LLC, et al.
Favorable Settlement

Schumacher, et al. v. Howard Community College, et al.
Favorable Settlement with Defendants

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Associations

Howard Chamber of Commerce
Member
2020 - Present

American Bar Association
Member
2017 - Present

Baltimore Washington Chamber of Commerce
Member
2010 - Present

American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants
Member
2010 - Present

Women's Bar Association of Maryland
Member
2004 - Present

Howard County Bar Association
Member
1993 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association
Member
1987 - Present

Howard County Chapter of the Women's Bar Association of Maryland
President
2009 - 2010

Women's Bar Association of Maryland
Board Member
2009 - 2011

Greater Elkridge Community Association, Inc.
Board of Directors
2005 - 2008

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

40 Hour Mediation Certification
Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center
2003

Graduated with Honors
University of Maryland School of Law
1987

Magna Cum Laude
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
1981

CPA
State of Maryland
N/A

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Publications

National Business Institute
Enforceable Emails: The Ins and Outs of Informal Digital Contracts
2020

National Business Institute
Business Law for Paralegals
2020

National Business Institute
Negotiating Loan Documents or Seller Financing.
2019

National Business Institute
Reviewing Land Surveys and Legal Descriptions
2019

National Business Institute
LLC or Inc? Entity Selection for a Small to Medium-Sized Business.
2018

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Speaking Engagements

Maryland Professional Photographers Association
Must-know Legal Issues for Business Owner Photographers
2021

A Paralegal's Guide to Drafting Business Contracts, Organizational Documents and More
Preparing Corporate Contracts
2021

A Paralegal's Guide to Drafting Business Contracts, Organizational Documents and More
Formation and Filing Tips and Traps
2021

Real Estate Transaction Due Diligence and Negotiations
Reviewing Land Surveys and Legal Descriptions
2019

Real Estate Transaction Due Diligence and Negotiations
Negotiating Loan Documents or Seller Financing
2019

Real Estate Transaction Due Diligence and Negotiations
Confirming Reps and Warranties and Evaluating Environmental Risks
2019

Entity Selection and Creation 101
Entity Selection and Creation: Key Considerations
2019

Entity Selection and Creation 101
Comparison of Entity Options: Advantages, Disadvantages and Consequences.
2019

Real Estate for Paralegals: The Ultimate Guide
Reading and Understanding Surveys
2018

Real Estate for Paralegals: The Ultimate Guide
Purchase and Sale of Real Estate from LOI to Contract Execution.
2018

Handling Real Estate Transactions From Start to Finish
Special Considerations for Commercial and Investment Transactions
2017

Land Use and Water Law
Bounday Disputes
2014

Civics and Law Academy
Law in the Cyber Age
2013

AACC Collegiate Entrepreneur’s Organization
The Pros and Cons of Forming an Entity
2013

Administrative Law Panel
The Nuts and Bolts of Administrative Law
2008

Solo and Small Firm Seminar
Business Tips for Solo Practitioners
2007

Solo and Small Firm Seminar
How to Make and Keep More Money
2006

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Received (20)

Given (26)

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Michael Wolsh

Business Attorney | Feb 21
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Katherine has the qualities I would want in an attorney. Breadth and depth of experience, hard work ethic, and naturally capable of having a good rapport with clients and others she needs to interact with on behalf of her clients. Most of all, having worked directly with her, I've seen her take the time to understand her clients’ needs with the goal that her services will actually have a valuable impact on their businesses."

Michael Doland

Business Attorney | Feb 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The answers of Ms. Taylor are consistently accurate, full of analysis, and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."

Amy Lazas

Business Attorney | Jun 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katherine is an excellent attorney with experience in many different types of law including business and real estate. She genuinely cares about her clients who appreciate her vast knowledge and advice."

Steven Lewicky

Business Attorney | Apr 13
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Katherine Taylor is a widely respected business and land use attorney in Howard County. I worked with her on a complex matter involving the management and liquidation of an LLC. She was highly competent and professional, and she worked well with all counsel in the case. I recommend Katherine for any business, land use, or zoning matter."

Ross Albers

Business Attorney | Oct 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katherine and her team offer great business legal services. Her firm focuses on real estate, land use and zoning, alcoholic beverage licensing, contract drafting, government law, and property succession planning. She is my number one referral for business brokers in Maryland."

Jessica Zadjura

Business Attorney | Jan 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Katherine for several years now through various different associations we are both members of. She is well respected by her peers and is a true asset to the legal community."

Christian Lassen

Unknown Attorney | Dec 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

Stephen Shepard

Land use and zoning Attorney | Nov 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Ms. Taylor. I've corresponded with Ms. Taylor in the past, and she struck me as a very forward thinking and resourceful attorney. Her responses on the Avvo Q&A Boards and her client feedback suggest that she is an excellent attorney and valuable member of the Avvo and Maryland legal community."

Kelcie Longaker

Land use and zoning Attorney | Oct 24
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Katherine Taylor is a skilled lawyer who takes her clients' needs and unique situations into consideration when crafting a legal solution. She is adept at handling the challenges faced by communities opposed to development plans proposed in their neighborhoods. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking legal representation for land use and/or zoning matters."

Jack Gohn

Administrative law Attorney | Oct 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Terrence Mcandrews

Real estate Attorney | Oct 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Jac Knust

Real estate Attorney | May 09
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Katherine is a highly skilled lawyer and it is a pleasure to work with her."

Robert Flanagan

Land use and zoning Attorney | May 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"During my 2010 campaign for County Council, I learned how knowledgeable and thoughtful Ms. Taylor is about zoning laws, policies and practice. I strongly endorse her."

Sharon Christie

Business Attorney | May 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known and worked with Katherine for many years. She is a smart and effective lawyer. She handles business matters for my law firm and I highly recommend her."

Debra Jung

Business Attorney | Sep 20
Relationship: Other

"I have known Katherine for 20 years, first as a colleague, then as an attorney to whom I referred many clients, and now as leader in the community of lawyers where we both live. Katherine is an outstanding attorney, careful with detail, well versed in many aspects of the law, and uniquely qualified to handle business matters that have a financial twist to them with her background in accounting and law. I have worked in the nonprofit sector for many years and have referred nonprofit corporations to her when their needs were business and regulatory-oriented. Every organization that used Katherine's services remarked to me how satisfied they were with her legal advice and thanked me for for the reference. Katherine's unique background, her desire to ensure that her clients are satisfied with her service, and her far-ranging community contacts, make Katherine a top choice for corporate clients."

Lonnie Robbins

Land use and zoning Attorney | Jul 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

Kimberly Arn

Business Attorney | May 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katherine Taylor is a respected member of the legal community. She practices with integrity and dedication to her clients. I would recommend her to any of my clients in need of assistance with business related legal matters."

Margaret Oliver

Land use and zoning Attorney | May 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Katherine knows the law, is attentive and organized and effectively advocates her client's position in resolving the issues."

Michael Oliver

Litigation Attorney | May 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Katherine at a large firm in Baltimore. She was absolutely top notch in terms of knowledge and legal skill, and she was professional, cordial, and always worked for the best interests of the client. I unhesitatingly can recommend her."

Suzanne Simpson

Land use and zoning Attorney | May 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Working with Katherine on Women's Bar Association projects is a true delight. Her careful thought, supportive direction, expertise, and reliable leadership are all qualities much appreciated by her peers."

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