Stephanie Taylor practices in the areas of disability law, insurance disputes, personal injury, and medical malpractice. Driven by a deep sense of duty to fight for those who have been taken advantage of, Stephanie practices law to help level the playing field and put everyday people on the same footing as powerful corporations. Stephanie built her reputation in the legal community as a patient, caring, and compassionate advocate for her clients. Years of legal experience and a high-level of professionalism have earned Stephanie the respect of her peers and the high regard of her former clients. Her personal approach to each case is grounded in a belief that getting to know her clients and helping them understand their rights is key to a successful outcome.
And as one of the few attorneys who practices E.R.I.S.A. (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) law, Stephanie has demonstrated how to fight complicated, often claimant-unfriendly cases. Whether helping a disabled person seek benefits that they were denied or handling a difficult insurance dispute, Stephanie goes above and beyond the norm to help advance her clients’ claims. No matter the type of case, Stephanie works hard to fight for her clients.
Knowing that she has helped people in tangible ways continually renews Stephanie’s sense of purpose. For Stephanie, no challenge is too great and no case is too insignificant. Her clients can expect the honest and respectful handling of their cases by someone who knows the law and is passionate about enforcing their rights to make sure that they receive the benefits they deserve.
The same passion and commitment that Stephanie applies to her legal practice also informs her strong sense of community. As a longtime area resident, Stephanie enjoys contributing her time to help make Pensacola a great place to live, work, and play. Stephanie currently serves as Vice President of First City Arts Center and as a Trustee of the Pensacola Police Pension Board. An adventurer at heart, she enjoys kiteboarding, aerial arts, and being a world-traveler in her free time.
Practice areas
Has your insurance company failed to live up to its commitment? Has an insurance company given you a hard time, refused to return your calls or simply refused to pay you what you’re owed?
28 years, 450 cases
The most valuable things we possess are our health and well being. When you have been injured because of the fault of someone else, you have rights and you need someone you can trust to advise you about those rights. You should never settle an injury claim without first consulting a qualified attorney.
28 years, 1,200 cases
Languages spoken
English, French
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Inactive | 2002 | 02/02/2022 |
FL | Member in Good Standing | 1993 | 06/01/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
Super Lawyer in Insurance Coverage | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
Super Lawyer in Insurance Coverage | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Best Attorneys in America | Rue Ratings | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2013 |
Book Award in Elder. Law | Florida State University | 1992 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Senior Partner | Taylor, Warren & Weidner, PA | 2006 - Present |
Partner | McKenzie Taylor & Zarzaur Pa | 2003 - 2006 |
Partner | McKenzie & Taylor PA | 1998 - 2003 |
Associate | McKenzie & Soloway | 1993 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Belmont Arts and Cultural Center | Vice President | 2010 - Present |
Pensacola Police Pension Plan | Trustee | 2010 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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TWW Blog | Hurricane Season begins today; are you prepared? | 2012 |
TWW Blog | Filing An Insurance Claim for a Loss | 2012 |
TWW Blog | Caterpillar, Inc. Settles ERISA Class Action | 2010 |
TWW Blog | Stacking v. Non-Stacking UM Insurance Coverage | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Florida State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1993 |
Univ of Colorado Boulder | Bachelor of Science | 1988 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Barnes Insurance and Financial Services Presentation | The appropriate handling of Medical Loss Ratio (“MLR”) rebates under employer-sponsored group health plans | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Universal v Johnson | On appeal |
Harris v. Metropolitan Life Ins. Co., 2005 WL 2897931 (N.D. Fla. 2005) | |
Streaker v. Hinton, 742 So. 2d 426 (Fla. 1st DCA 1999) | |
King v. Auto Truck Industrial Parts and Supplies. Inc, 21 E.Supp.2d 1370 (N.D. Fla. 1998) |
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Brian Hancock, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 30, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Kristen Marks, Social Security & Disability Attorney on Jul 22, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse attorney Stephanie Taylor for insurance and social security disability matters. I've referred many clients to her office for both matters and everyone has always been pleased (not an easy feat for an attorney to get positive feedback!:). I highly recommend Stephanie Taylor.
Philip Hall, Insurance Attorney on Oct 9, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
Stephanie works hard to make sure that employees who become disabled are allowed to recover their long-term disability benefits. She has focused on long-term disability cases and ERISA litigation for nearly 20 years and has a very strong handle on the law that governs these policies. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer.
Keith Weidner, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 20, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.I have worked with Stephanie Taylor for the last 7 years. She is by far the most compassionate lawyer I have ever met. Stephanie takes the time to learn not just about her clients legal issues—she takes a sincere interest in her clients’ life. I have relied on Stephanie’s 18 plus years of legal expertise many times in the past. Stephanie’s ethics, experience and expertise is central to this firm’s core.
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