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I am a trial lawyer with extensive jury trial experience in state and federal courts. My practice is somewhat unique in that while I have considerable jury trial experience I also have extensive bench trial experience in the area of matrimonial law. My experience extends to a wide range of civil disputes, such as: medical malpractice, complex commercial cases, product liability claims, personal injury actions, wrongful death claims and complex divorce litigation, including disputes involving substanial marital estates and custody litigation.
Practice areas
Represent clients in complex commercial cases, medical malpractice claims, personal injury actions and wrongful death lawsuits.
40 years
40 years
Represent clients in complex dissolution matters including high asset value property disputes and contested custody cases.
40 years
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40 years
Languages spoken
English
Murphy, Taylor, Siemens, & Elliott P.C.
3007 Frederick Ave.
Saint Joseph, MO, 64506
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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KS | Authorized to practice law | 2018 | 04/27/2022 |
MO | Good Standing, Active | 1982 | 02/08/2022 |
Legal answers | 53 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Bar Register of Preeminent AV Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2020 |
Missouri - Kansas Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers in America | 2020 |
Top 100 Trial Attorneys | The National Trial Lawyers | 2020 |
Top 100 High Stakes Litigator | America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators | 2020 |
Top 100 Trial Attorneys - Missouri | America's Top 100 Attorneys | 2018 |
AV Preeminent Attorney | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2018 |
Top 100 Civil Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 | 2018 |
Top Attorney in Missouri and Kansas | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers in America | 2018 |
AV Preeminent | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer | The National Trial Lawyer | 2017 |
Top Attorneys in Missouri & Kansas | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
Top 10 Attorneys | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
Selected by peers for Best Lawyers in America | The Best Lawyers in American | 2017 |
Who's Who in American Law | Who's Who In American Law | 2017 |
Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in Missouri | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | 2016 |
Who's Who in America | Who's Who | 2016 |
Who's Who in American Law | Who's Who in American Law -Marquis | 2016 |
Top 100 Family Law Lawyer | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2016 |
Top 100 Family Law Attorneys | Ameican Society of Legal Advocates | 2015 |
Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in Missouri | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | 2015 |
Who's Who in the World | Who's Who | 2015 |
Top Rated Lawyer in Family Law | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Client Choice Award | AVVO | 2015 |
AVVO 10.0 Superb Rating Award | AVVO | 2015 |
Top Attorneys in Missouri & Kansas | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer | The National Trial Lawyer | 2015 |
Super Lawyer - The Top Attorneys in Missouri & Kansas | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Who's Who in America | Marquis Who's Who | 2015 |
Who's Who in American Law | Who's Who in American Law -Marquis | 2015 |
Client's Choice Award | AVVO | 2014 |
AVVO 10.0 Superb Rating | AVVO | 2014 |
Top Attorneys in Missouri & Kansas | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
Member | Marquis Who's Who in American Law | 2014 |
Member | Who's Who in America | 2014 |
Member | Who's Who in the World | 2014 |
Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in Missouri | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | 2014 |
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2013 |
Top Attorneys in Missouri & Kansas | SuperLawyers | 2013 |
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2013 |
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2012 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
Top Attorneys in Missouri & Kansas | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
Top Attorneys in Missouri & Kansas | SuperLawyers | 2011 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
Top Attorneys in Missouri & Kansas | SuperLawyers | 2010 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
Top Attorneys in Missouri & Kansas | SuperLawyers | 2009 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
Top Attorneys in Missouri & Kansas | SuperLawyers | 2008 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2007 |
Top Attorneys in Missouri & Kansas | SuperLawyers | 2007 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2006 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2005 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2004 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2003 |
Lon O. Hocker Memorial Trial Lawyer Award | Missouri Bar Foundation | 1989 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Named Partner | Murphy, Taylor, Siemens & Elliott, P.C. | 2002 - Present |
Named Partner | Watkins, Boulware, Lucas, Miner, Murphy & Taylor | 1989 - 2002 |
Partner | Watkins, Boulware, Lucas & Miner | 1985 - 1989 |
Associate | Watkins, Boulware, Lucus & Miner | 1982 - 1985 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Association for Justice | Member | 2013 - Present |
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers | Fellow | 1994 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Missouri Bar | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Missouri Bar - MoBarCLE 7th Addition - Family Law | Chapter 14 Tort Liability and the Family Relationship, Chapter 19 Discovery, Chapter 20 Trial Practice | 2019 |
Missouri Bar Family Law CLE Deskbook | Chapter 20 Trial Practice 2014 Supplement | 2014 |
Missouri Bar Family Law CLE Deskbook | Chapter 20 Trial Practice 7th Edition | 2012 |
Missouri Bar Family Law CLE Deskbook | Chapter 19 Discovery 7th Edition | 2012 |
Missouri Bar Family Law CLE Deskbook | Chapter 20 Trial Practice 2009 Supplement | 2009 |
Missouri Bar Family Law CLE Deskbook | Chapter 19 Discovery 2009 Supplement | 2009 |
Missouri Bar Family Law CLE Deskbook | Chapter 20 Trial Practice 6th Edition | 2004 |
Missouri Bar Family Law CLE Deskbook | Chapter 19 Discovery 6th Edition | 2004 |
Missouri Bar Family Law CLE Deskbook | Chapter 20 Trial Practice 5th Edition | N/A |
Missouri Bar Family Law CLE Deskbook | Chapter 19 Discovery 5th Edition | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Kansas School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1982 |
University of Kansas | 1979 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Second Annual Institute - An Advanced Seminar and Update on Family Law in Missouri | Evidence and Trial Tactics | 1997 |
Eighth Annual Family Law Institute | Denial of Irretrievable Breakdown | 1995 |
Missouri Chapter of AAML | Fee Agreements | 1995 |
Worker's Compensation: Cost Containment Strategies | How to Protect Yourself from Worker's Compensation and Discrimination Litigation | 1995 |
Worker's Compensation Strategies | How to Protect Your Business from Worker's Compensation Litigation | 1995 |
Tax Aspects of Divorce in Kansas | Ethical Considerations | 1994 |
Divorce Recovery - "Out of the Ashes Rises Hope for the Future | Divorce in the 1990's | 1992 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Andrews vs. Andrews - Appeal | Missouri Court of Appeals - Western District ruled in favor of Mr. Taylor's client - the father. |
Andrews vs. Andrews | After a contested trial Mother's motion to relocate with the minor children to Texas was denied and Mother was ordered to pay Father monthly child support of $1,113 .00 per month. |
Heck vs. Heck | Missouri Court of Appeals affirmed the favorable trial outcome achieved by Mr. Taylor. |
SKB vs. ALS | Father awarded residential custody of minor child. |
Collins vs. Krigel | After a lengthy jury trial the jury returned an award of $3,000,000.00 in favor of Mr. Taylor's client. |
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Lindsey Bachman, Family Attorney on Jan 30, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Mr. Taylor is a superb trial attorney. Prior to joining his law firm, I tried several cases against him. I can easily say that he has mastered the art of litigation. He has extensive experience trying multi-million dollar divorce cases. I am honored to now try cases with him.
Veronica Silva, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I confidently endorse Mr. Taylor. His thorough answers on this forum are true testament to his vast experience and acute analysis of the scenarios presented by individuals posting a question on this site. He is caring and proficient in his assessment and his answers are very helpful.
Lindsey Bachman, Family Attorney on Jan 30, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Mr. Taylor is a superb trial attorney. Prior to joining his law firm, I tried several cases against him. I can easily say that he has mastered the art of litigation. He has extensive experience trying multi-million dollar divorce cases. I am honored to now try cases with him.
Veronica Silva, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I confidently endorse Mr. Taylor. His thorough answers on this forum are true testament to his vast experience and acute analysis of the scenarios presented by individuals posting a question on this site. He is caring and proficient in his assessment and his answers are very helpful.
Benjamin Creedy, Litigation Attorney on Jul 11, 2014
Relationship: Other
Mike and I have worked together for the last ten years and have been partners for the last three. He is a phenomenal trial lawyer that has the ability to successfully persuade judges and juries alike. I have seen him take on a number of difficult cases and achieve justice for his clients.
Rian Ankerholz, Litigation Attorney on Jun 19, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer for legal matters in Missouri.
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