Taylor Oyaas

Taylor Oyaas

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 9 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Memphis, TN
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Adoption, Child Custody, Family

668 Colonial Road, Suite 4, Memphis, TN

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Licensed in Tennessee for 9 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2017

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Mullins Whitfield White & Hillis, PLLC

668 Colonial Road, Suite 4, Memphis, TN, 38117

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Taylor Oyaas's Reviews

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22 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Desi | January 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Knowledgeable , responsive, personable

Taylor and her team were very helpful and attentive in my divorce case . This is not something I wanted to ever do in my life, but it needed to happen. Taylor is very knowledgeable, direct, sympathetic yet professional. She is also quick on her feet, respected by her peers, and personable. I am a bu...sy professional and mom, so being able to do Zoom/Phone meetings were super helpful. It was also very helpful that I could pay online and upload documents to DropBox. I would highly recommend Taylor for legal representation.

Posted by Sarah | June 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thank you!

I worked with Taylor Oyaas for my divorce and custody agreement. From the very beginning, Taylor brought both wisdom and compassion to a situation that was highly emotional and oftentimes felt overwhelming. She is incredibly sharp, strategic, and steady, but also deeply human. She saw me not just as ...a case, but as a mother trying to protect her children and rebuild her life with dignity. Taylor plays by the rules and approaches every move with thoughtfulness and strategy. She carefully positioned my case so that the most important aspects were prioritized, instead of getting caught up in drama or reacting emotionally. She is incredibly responsive and acts quickly with every request and need. She made sure I was informed and prepared every step of the way. She is the kind of attorney you want in your corner: smart, ethical, compassionate, and unwavering in her commitment to her clients. I am deeply grateful for everything she has done for me and my family. I highly recommend Taylor!

Posted by Emily | June 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Absolutely stellar, good-hearted lawyer

I sing Taylor Oyaas' praises all the time and will continue to do so. She is an excellent lawyer. With my case and all its challenges, she was responsive to my values and priorities, always had a game plan that exceeded my expectations and used precise, timely, clear and caring communication; I alway...s felt like she had my back and best interests at heart and at the same time was decent, ethical, astute and realistic in her overall approach. She is a gem, I cannot imagine a better lawyer.

Posted by Lenora | May 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Greatest!

I hired Taylor in April 2023, sharing with her that my top priority was securing the majority of the year with my children. From the beginning, Taylor was candid, telling me she couldn’t guarantee outcomes but that she would fight diligently for my case. I expressed my desire to avoid court, and than...ks to Taylor’s expertise, we managed to settle everything through mediation, sparing me from ever stepping into a courtroom. My divorce was high conflict, and Taylor was a constant source of comfort. She showed remarkable patience, especially when my mother passed away just weeks before our first mediation session. Taylor compassionately offered to pause the proceedings, but respecting my wishes, she continued to push forward. Taylor’s dedication and diligence were evident as she fought to secure everything I deserved, from primary custody of my children to retaining the family home. Her strategic approach and unwavering support made all the difference. For anyone considering hiring an attorney, my advice is to be completely honest with them from start to finish. Integrity is crucial, and Taylor exemplified this every step of the way. She was worth every penny, delivering on every single request I had. Taylor’s tenacity and dedication to her clients are unparalleled. She fights for her clients like a Soldier on the battlefield. I have no regrets and complete respect for her work. Keep an eye on Taylor—she’s destined for great success!

Posted by Melissa | May 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Gold Standard for Family Law

I hired Taylor Oyaas in the summer of 2022 for ongoing post-divorce custody proceedings. I filed for divorce in 2011 and I've had a lawyer pass away, verbally abuse me, retire, and take a sabbatical. After my previous lawyer announced her sabbatical, I asked her point-blank, "Who are the best female ...family law lawyers in Memphis?" Without hesitation, she referred me to Leigh Taylor White and Taylor Oyaas. From my first consultation to our last phone call and every step in-between, they have demonstrated professionalism, empathy, expertise, determination, and a killer instinct. They have guided me through a challenging situation and every recommendation they have made has been spot-on. Taylor has spent extensive amounts of time researching precedent and not only making legal recommendations, but explaining why she made them and how they could potentially impact my case and my children. For the first time in 13 years, I am confident in my attorneys and believe these custody proceedings will finally be resolved. They have restored my faith in humanity and the legal profession and inspired me to leverage my experiences to try and help others in my position. My daughter is a junior in college and Leigh Taylor and Taylor have inspired her to pursue a career in family law because they have had such a powerful impact on her life. Hire this woman. Like another Taylor I'm a fan of, she is fearless.

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Caroline Burriss

Family lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I emphatically endorse Ms. Oyaas. She is incredibly thoughtful and kind; she continually goes above and beyond to get her clients everything they deserve."

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McKenzie Podesta

Family lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Taylor Oyaas. I went to law school with her and have seen her in court. Ms. Oyaas is detail oriented, personable, and has a great reputation in the Memphis legal community. She is a well rounded attorney with experience in negotiating, oral argument, writing, and case management."

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Jenna Nichols

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers

2024

People on The Move, Memphis Business Journal

2023

Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers

2023

Best of the Bar, Memphis Business Journal

2022

Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers

2017

Honors Graduate, The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

2017

Best Note Award - Memphis Law Review Vol. 47, The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

2017

Dean's Distinguished Pro Bono Service Award, The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

2016

CALI Excellence Award (highest grade): Child & Family Litigation, The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

2016

CALI Excellence Award (highest grade): Divorce Law Practicum, The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

2016

CALI Excellence Award (highest grade): Intellectual Property, The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

2016

Bluebooker of the Year for Vol. 46 of Memphis Law Review, The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

2014

Memphis Access & Diversity Scholarship (2014-2017), The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

2014

Honors Graduate, The University of Memphis

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Partner/Attorney, Mullins, Whitfield, White & Hillis, PLLC

2019 - 2021

Attorney, Thomas, White & Gill, PLLC

2017 - 2017

Clerk for the Honorable Chief Magistrate Judge Diane K. Vescovo, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee

2017 - 2019

Attorney, Shea, Moskovitz & McGhee, PLLC

2016 - 2017

Student Attorney for the Child & Family Litigation Clinic, the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

2016 - 2016

Research Assistant for Professor Andrew J. McClurg, the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

2016 - 2016

Law Clerk, The Law Office of William B. Walk, Jr.

2015 - 2017

Research Editor and Staff Member of Law Review, the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

2015 - 2016

Law Clerk, Butler Sevier Hinsley & Reid, PLLC

Associations

2021 - Present

Memphis Bar Association, Family Law Section

Chair

2017 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Memphis Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2019 - 2020

Memphis Bar Association, Family Law Section

Vice Chair

2018 - 2019

Memphis Bar Association, Family Law Section

Secretary

2018 - 2019

Association for Women Attorneys

Secretary

Education

2017

The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

Juris Doctor, cum laude

2014

The University of Memphis

B.A., cum laude, English

Speaking Engagements

2024

Memphis Bar Association

Child Support: When Imputation of Income Becomes Reversible Error (A Discussion at the Appellate Level)

2024

Memphis Bar Association

What Happens in Vegas Doesn’t Always Stay in Vegas: Annulments, Postnuptial Agreements, and Interspousal Torts

2022

Memphis Bar Association

I Always Feel Like Somebody’s Watching Me: A Discussion on the Tennessee and Federal Wiretapping Acts

2022

Memphis Bar Association

Writs of Habeas Corpus: A Discussion on How to Enforce Out-of-State Custody Orders When Parents Cross Tennessee State Lines and Related Issues with Interstate, Intercounty, and Municipality Law Enforcement

2021

Memphis Bar Association

Tennessee’s Expansion of the Tennessee Public Participation Act (TPPA)/Anti-SLAPP Law

Publications

Languages

English

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