Christopher Taylor - Lawyer in Jacksonville, FL

Christopher Michael Taylor

Divorce and separation Attorney at Jacksonville, FL

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Excellent Divorce Attorney!

I hired Mr. Taylor after reading his excellent reviews on many different sites. My divorce was high stress and difficult the whole way through. Mr. Taylor definitely made the process easier and was able to calm my fears with his knowledge of the laws and his guidance. The outcome was better than I had hoped for due to his preparation and perseverance. He was compassionate during the most difficult time in mine and my children’s lives. I highly recommend him and would hire him again if the need arises.

Extremely practical and knowledgeable

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Practice areas

Divorce and separation

50%

My goal is to make the divorce process easier by working closely with each client from the start to finish of their case. I utilize technology to both reduce costs and maintain clear, effective communication with clients.
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Alimony

10%

Experienced alimony modification attorney.
Child custody

10%
Child support

10%
Family

10%
Uncontested divorce

10%

My goal is to help people through the uncontested divorce as efficiently as possible. Uncontested divorce saves money and preserves relationships, which is particularly important when children are involved.
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EXPERIENCED, DEDICATED ATTORNEY WORKING TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS.

My practice philosophy centers on putting the client first by delivering cost effective, intelligent solutions to clients' legal problems. I leverage technology, my passion for helping clients and "the willingness to do the work" to remain accessible and engaged from the beginning to the end of your case.

Awards

Client's Choice

2022 2019 2014 + 1 ...

Top Contributor

2014

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Licensed for 23 years

State FL

Status Member in Good Standing

Acquired 2010

Updated 11/23/2022

State CO

Status Inactive

Acquired 1999

Updated 01/13/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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The Taylor Law Office, P.A.

(904) 746-1308 Office

3955 Riverside Avenue

Jacksonville, FL, 32205

jacksonvilledivorcelawattorney.com/

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The Taylor Law Office, P.A.

(904) 746-1308 Office

360 Town Plaza Avenue

Suite 315-B

Ponte Vedra, FL, 32081

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4.9 / 5.0

35 customer reviews

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Christopher received a significant number of 4+ stars in 2022

Posted by Carolyn | August 17, 2019

Excellent Divorce Attorney!

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Posted by Davis | March 7, 2022

Extremely practical and knowledgeable

Mr. Taylor has been my attorney throughout my initial divorce and the subsequent support and custody adjustments over the last few years. He has always been a very professional and personable lawyer with a very practical approach that has helped empower me to make my decisions with confidence armed with the full knowledge of my options. I recommend him highly. Excellent service!

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Posted by Heather | October 21, 2022

Great Lawyer!

I had a great experience with Christopher Taylor as my lawyer. He was very knowledgeable and patient. He was able to quickly and painlessly get the job done. I would highly recommend.

Posted by Dave | July 18, 2022

Divorce Lawyer Chris Taylor

I cannot say enough about Chris Taylor. He was very professional and knowledgeable while representing me in my divorce case. He explained every option and was very thorough. I would highly recommend Chris Taylor

Posted by Leon | June 10, 2022

Cool an calm.

Mr Taylor, an I spent over Two years together in a difficult, drawn out divorce. He was encouraging an spot on with his advice. I would highly recommend him if your looking for a Lawyer an a good human being.

Posted by Anna | January 11, 2022

The right choice for a divorce attorney

If you are looking for an attorney who responds quickly and works hard for your interests, Christoper Taylor is the right choice. At some attorneys you may just be another name/ case, but that is not the case with him. He is very responsive and on top of things. Very thankful that I found him to handle my case.

Posted by Chris | September 9, 2021

Great Family Law Attorney

Mr. Taylor handled my case extremely well. He was very responsive and gave logical advice. I really felt his goal was to get me through the process without breaking the bank. I always felt that he had MY best interest in mind each step of the way. I would highly recommend his services!

Posted by Neal | February 25, 2021

Helpful, knowledgeable, and caring. Recommended

I contacted Michael Taylor for a consultation regarding my situation. i have been married to my wife for a very long time. I wanted to know what I would be facing if we divorced. He took his time to listen to my story and hear me and gave me what I believe to be excellent information and direction. Thank you Michael

Response from Christopher Taylor May 2, 2022

Thank you for the review. I enjoy helping people with family law issues. It should be noted the reviewer is using my middle name. I go by Chris, but the reviewer may have seen my middle name, Michael, on my Avvo.com profile. This reviewer posted the review after a consultation.

Posted by anonymous | February 8, 2021

Highly recommend!

I highly recommend Chris Taylor! He was professional, kind and efficient. He explained the process up front and it all played out exactly as he said it would with no surprises. I wanted a quick settlement and he executed it quicker than I could have imagined. Absolutely no complaints here.

Posted by Kenny | September 27, 2019

Helpful, knowledgeable and thorough

Couldn't ask for a better attorney. We only consulted with him but was very impressed with his thoroughness, attentiveness and suggestions of approaching our case.

Posted by Amanda | April 24, 2019

Could not have done it without him

Mr. Taylor struck a superb balance of compassion and commitment right from the beginning. This was an extremely challenging case, and he remained steady and determined straight through to the end. His knowledge of the law is undeniable, and that coupled with his genuine care and concern created an environment in which I felt safe and confident -- not at all an easy task, given the unique circumstances involved. I am certain that not many attorneys could have handled this case, and that even fewer could have steered it to the finish line as quickly and successfully as he did. Everything was done with exceptional attention to detail, and at no point did I question my decision to hire him. The support staff in his office further enhanced the overall sense of calm that I experienced during the most difficult time in my life. While I hope to never require his family law services again, I will not hesitate to contact him if the need arises. I would recommend Mr. Taylor to anyone, but especially to women who are seeking a knowledgable, passionate, professional, and strong presence to lead them through the fire. He is the right person. I am grateful.

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Posted by Thad | April 22, 2019

No Surprises

Chris was exactly what I expected based on reviews I read when searching for a divorce attorney. His fees were fair and reasonable. He was always very punctual with replies to my questions as they arose throughout the process. He was easy to talk to and he gave me reasonable expectations.

Posted by Wally | April 15, 2019

Knowledgeable, kind, but firm legal counsel

Chris Taylor handled my divorce with expert knowledge. He was firm with opposing counsel without letting things escalate into a dogfight. He was able to talk me down when things didn't go my way and help me weigh the pros and cons of the various options given to me in a very practical way. I highly recommend his practice.

Posted by MICHAEL | April 11, 2018

Child support and time sharing

Chris Taylor did an excellent job representing me in my child support issues as well as time sharing. He communicated with me well throughout the process and gave reasonable expectations which made the process much easier to deal with. He is experienced and knew which issues were worth pushing for and which were not. I highly recommend.

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Posted by Lucas | July 11, 2017

Would Hire Again!

Professional, efficient, very prompt responses, personable, informative, and keeps you updated throughout entire process.

Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2017

Extremely Professional, Friendly and Effective Divorce Lawyer

I am very thankful that I hired Mr. Taylor to represent in my complex and probably unique divorce case. Mr. Taylor is very professional, efficient, and knowledgeable family law attorney. He is very responsive and kept me updated at every steps. He provided excellent suggestions and guidance to maneuver through my divorce case. He was very persistent in handling my opposing attorney who was quite unresponsive and eventually settling the divorce case. My Taylor is very friendly and trustworthy and I would recommend anybody who wants legal representation for a family law litigation.

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Posted by Rod | January 30, 2017

Excellent attorney

I was more than pleased with Mr. Taylor's services. With his experience, he was able to provide the advice that I needed to get me through a difficult time. He kept me in the loop at all times and the schedule that he initially laid out proved to be accurate.

Posted by anonymous | September 6, 2016

Easy going, friendly and very efficient!

Chris really made my divorce process as easy as can be. I was really eager to get out of my marriage, to the point of neglecting to watch out for myself. He gently pushed me to protect myself while keeping the situation very fair and simple, and the process very quick. He understood my situation very well, made me feel very comfortable, it was like talking to a friend. We even had some good laughs because he is very funny! He even emailed me after the divorce was over, thus after our contract was over, to remind me to handle a few important things that I needed to do. A divorce is very difficult to go through, and I highly recommend Chris to represent you, as he will efficiently and in a very friendly manner solve your case.

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Posted by Mark | July 20, 2016

Excellent divorce attorney

I hired Chris to handle my uncontested divorce, and I highly recommend him. He was very personable and very quick to respond to any questions or concerns that I had. Furthermore, he is very efficient and knowledgeable about the divorce process.

Posted by Mark | March 3, 2016

Highly Recommended Attorney

I had hired Mr. Taylor via Avvo.com based on the already great reviews and location. I went through a simple no-fault dissolution and the experience was a piece of cake. Mr. Taylor is an exceptional attorney, extremely knowledgeable, and the best part is he is welcoming to speak with. Mr. Taylor answered all my questions during our initial consultation. In an efficient manner, my divorce ended the way I expected it to in a short amount of time. It was a pleasure to work with you Mr. Taylor.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Founding Partner
The Taylor Law Office, P.A.
2012 - Present

General Counsel
Worldwide Online Media Company
2006 - 2012

Attorney
Christopher Taylor, Attorney at Law
2000 - 2005

Associate Attorney
Fowler, Schimberg & Flanagan, PC
1999 - 1999

Law Clerk
Denver City Attorney's Office
1998 - 1998

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Education

University of Denver Sturm College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998

Metropolitan State College of Denver
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1995

Legal Cases

Case No. 1D143972 (Fla. 1st DCA 2015)
Writ of Certiorari Denied.

Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act ("UCCJEA") Case
Motion to Dismiss granted with an award of attorney's fees.

Associations

Florida Family Law American Inn of Court
Barrister
2017 - Present

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid
Family Law Presenter
2017 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section
Member
2014 - Present

Florida Bar
Attorney Member
2010 - Present

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Attorney Member
2010 - Present

Colorado Bar Association
Member
1999 - Present

Florida Bar Family Law Section, Health and Wellness Committee
Vice Chair
2019 - 2020

Florida Bar Family Law Section, Ad Hoc Parentage Committee
Vice Chair
2019 - 2020

Florida Bar Family Law Section, Technology Committee
Member
2019 - 2021

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Lead Counsel Rating
Thomson Reuters - Lead Counsel
2016

Top 100 Lawyers
The National Advocates
2015

AVVO 2014 Clients' Choice Award
AVVO
2014

AVVO 2013 Clients' Choice Award
AVVO
2013

Certificate of Advance Study in Commercial Arbitration
Tulane University School of Law
1999

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Publications

The Taylor Law Office Family Law Blog
Defending Injunctions in Florida
2017

The Taylor Law Office Blog
Outline of Florida's Divorce Process
2017

The Taylor Law Office Blog
The Future of Florida Alimony Reform in 2014
2013

The Taylor Law Office Blog
Preparing for a Florida Family Law Hearing
2013

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Speaking Engagements

Free Legal Clinic
Modification of Child Support & Time-sharing
2018

The $20,000 Question: Attorney's Fees in Family Law Cases
The Nuts and Bolts of Temporary and Final Attorney's Fees
2017

Lawyers in Libraries
Dissolution of Marriage
2017

Dissolution of Marriage Clinic
Dissolution of Marriage- With Children
2017

Dissolution of Marriage Clinic
Florida Dissolution of Marriage - Without Children
2017

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Attorney endorsements

Received (15)

Given (10)

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John Phillips

Unknown Attorney | Oct 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is someone I do not hesitate to send business to. In an era where lawyers are not known for their "bedside manner," Chris is a compassionate, intelligent stand-out. I endorse and highly recommend him."

Shane Herbert

Family Attorney | Oct 08
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Chris and I have worked on a couple cases together. While both cases were highly contested, we maintained good communication and professionalism throughout the litigation. I highly endorse Mr. Taylor."

Kevin Vagovic

Family Attorney | Nov 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Chris professionally for almost 2.5 years, and he has extensive knowledge and experience pertaining to all areas of family law. He consistently conducts himself with a professional and caring demeanor both toward his clients and fellow attorneys."

Jonathan Lucas

Family Attorney | Sep 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Chris Taylor for nearly 6 years and hold him in very high regard. My firm does not handle family law matters and I have referred numerous clients to him with the utmost confidence that he will handle their cases with a strong knowledge of the law as well as compassion. I would strongly recommend Chris Taylor to anyone looking for a family law attorney."

Steven Leitman

Divorce and separation Attorney | Jun 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Michael Waddington

Family Attorney | May 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Steven Platzek

Family Attorney | May 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Lee Thompson

Divorce and separation Attorney | Sep 19
Relationship: Other

"I do know Mr. Taylor personally but I have reviewed his answers on this site, especially in the area of family law. His answers are not simply telling a person with a legal question to see an attorney like so many do here, but informative answers helping direct those with legal issues in the right direction."

Matthew Majeski

Divorce and separation Attorney | Sep 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Taylor provides excellent legal advice for the Avvo community and would make an excellent choice for family law issues."

Ophelia Bernal-Mora

Family Attorney | Sep 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Taylor is an attorney that I have come to know through his answers on the questions posted in the Avvo forums. His answers are always insightful and informative. I would recommend Mr. Taylor."

M. Miller

Divorce and separation Attorney | Apr 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Stephen Mosca

Intellectual property Attorney | Jul 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Any business interested in protecting its most essential elements needs to have a guy like Christopher Taylor. Chris stays abreast of the latest developments, knows how they can benefit or harm his clients, and makes the appropriate recommendations and actions to benefit or insulate as needed. And in the area of Family Law, Chris is compassionate and highly effective, two traits that are often difficult to find in a single family law attorney. I would recommend Chris to anyone needing advice and services in these areas. He's a good lawyer and a good person."

Robby Cook

Family Attorney | Jul 16
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Taylor is a smart, detail oriented, and diligent attorney. I would strongly recommend him for any contract, family law, intellectual property, and general legal matters."

Bryan Rendzio

Intellectual property Attorney | Jul 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Taylor meets the highest standards and has proven to be one of the best in his field in the areas of copyright and trademark law. He is professional and knowledgeable."

Graham Syfert

Family Attorney | Jul 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Faced with a family law issue, I would hire Chris to represent me. He is trustworthy and loyal to his clients and causes, and incredibly knowledgeable in his practice areas."

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Shane Herbert

Divorce and separation