$ 410-450 per hour
Katherine L Taylor
About Katherine
Biography
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
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Business
25%
22 years | 105 cases
Contracts and Agreements
20%
32 years | 200 cases
Corporate and Incorporation
15%
22 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Maryland for 39 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Katherine L Taylor
Ste 140, 5850 Waterloo Rd, Columbia, MD, 21045
Taylor Legal
12216 Ocean Gateway #1300, Ocean City, MD, 21842
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Responsiveness
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 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Residential
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 interest...
Posted by Dale | February 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Land Use & Zoning
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 ...
Posted by Katie | January 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
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 per...
Posted by Sharon | December 12, 2014 | Contracts & Agreements
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.
Katherine L Taylor's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal 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."
"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."
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"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
Honors
2003
40 Hour Mediation Certification, Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center
1987
Graduated with Honors, University of Maryland School of Law
1981
Magna Cum Laude, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
N/A
CPA, State of Maryland
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Program, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
2004 - Present
Owner/President, Law Office of Katherine L. Taylor, P.A.
1993 - 2004
Senior Assistant County Solicitor, Howard County Office of Law
1987 - 2004
Senior Associate, Whiteford Taylor & Preston
Associations
2020 - Present
Howard Chamber of CommerceMember
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Baltimore Washington Chamber of CommerceMember
2010 - Present
American Association of Attorney-Certified Public AccountantsMember
2004 - Present
Women's Bar Association of MarylandMember
1993 - Present
Howard County Bar AssociationMember
1987 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2010
Howard County Chapter of the Women's Bar Association of MarylandPresident
2009 - 2011
Women's Bar Association of MarylandBoard Member
2005 - 2008
Greater Elkridge Community Association, Inc.Board of Directors
Sample of 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
Maryland Department of the Environment
Consent Order with Minimal Penalties
OAH No.: UMS-UMUC-01-04-44742
Client won.
Howard County Planning and Zoning
Client's Petiiton Granted
HOWARD COUNTY ZONING BOARD ZB 1049
Defeated Petitioner's Rezoning Petition
Education
1987
University of Maryland School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude
1981
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2021
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
2019
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.
2018
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.
2017
Handling Real Estate Transactions From Start to Finish
Special Considerations for Commercial and Investment Transactions
2014
Land Use and Water Law
Bounday Disputes
2013
Civics and Law Academy
Law in the Cyber Age
2013
AACC Collegiate Entrepreneur’s Organization
The Pros and Cons of Forming an Entity
2008
Administrative Law Panel
The Nuts and Bolts of Administrative Law
2007
Solo and Small Firm Seminar
Business Tips for Solo Practitioners
2006
Solo and Small Firm Seminar
How to Make and Keep More Money
Publications
2020
National Business Institute
Enforceable Emails: The Ins and Outs of Informal Digital Contracts
2020
National Business Institute
Business Law for Paralegals
2019
National Business Institute
Negotiating Loan Documents or Seller Financing.
2019
National Business Institute
Reviewing Land Surveys and Legal Descriptions
2018
National Business Institute
LLC or Inc? Entity Selection for a Small to Medium-Sized Business.
2006
Baltimore Sun
County Attorney Likes Being on Her Own
Languages
English
Activity
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