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Laura Mcfarland-Taylor

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 26 years

Trademark application Lawyer Practice Areas: Trademark Application, Animal Law
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Laura

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Trademark Application 90%

Provides counsel in the selection, clearance, and maintenance of trademarks in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, as well as instituting and defending oppositions and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

27 years

90%
Animal Law 10%

Provides counseling in equine business — such as risk assessment and drafting boarding contracts, barn rules, liability releases, sale agreements, leases, and share boarding agreements.

21 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 26 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1999

Retired

No misconduct found

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Laura Mcfarland-Taylor's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Annie | October 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Horse Purchase Sale Agreement - indefectible!!!!

Buying a horse is not a simple or cheap process. Laura McFarland Taylor provided sound advice and the required paperwork to make the purchase go as easy and without issue. Do it right (and legally) so everyone is represented and protected.

Posted by Charlie | October 6, 2010

Awesome Attorney!!

Laura has handled several different issues for me over the last couple of years, including trademark applications, contracts and other business legal matters. In the trademark application, we were opposed by a large pharmaceutical company. Laura skillfully worked out an agreement which protected my ...business interests without caving in to the over-reaching demands of our opponent. Throughout that case and the other work she has completed for me, Laura has always been very responsive, helpful, timely and knowledgeable. Laura's fees are very fair and the work she turns out is of the highest quality. I have recommended her services to a number of my friends.

Posted by Karen | September 3, 2010

McFarland-Taylor is Top Drawer

Sure wish this site gave a six star option because this attorney merits a superior rating in all categories. I contacted Ms. McFarland-Taylor for trademark needs and she responded promptly, knowledgeably and in a very personable manner. As my mother often said, "What you get coming in is what y...ou get all along and this has certainly been so with this attorney. She has communicated proactively and with thorough explanations. Every small business owner knows how very much time and focus on a myriad of details is necessary to keep things running smoothly day to day. With Ms. McFarland-Taylor at the helm of my trademarking process, I have been able to confidently see to the launching of my business, knowing that we are in good hands with all aspects of our product's branding protection. Finding a good lawyer is easy and and frequent as finding treasure. In Ms. McFarland-Taylor, I have struck gold. Highly recommended.

Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2009

Excellent Intellectual Property Attorney

Laura McFarland-Taylor was always very professional and responsive to the legal needs of my company. She is very knowledgeable, and always went the extra mile to make sure that I understood all of my options before I made any decisions. She consistently kept me up to date on the status of any legal w...ork that was in progress. Laura is very personable, and she is a pleasure to work with.

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Laura Mcfarland-Taylor's Lawyer Endorsements

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Derek Jacques

Trademark application lawyer | Nov 02

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"Ms. Mcfarland-Taylor is a very talented attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend her to a client in need."

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Oscar Ramirez

Animal law lawyer | Jun 19

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"Ms. Mcfarland-Taylor is professional, bright and finds creative solutions to complex legal problems. I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Clay

Trademark application lawyer | Aug 19

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"I highly endorse Mrs. Mcfariand-Taylor. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I really want all people to contact her for help."

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Travis Newton

Trademark application lawyer | Aug 03

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Mar 10

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"I highly endorse this lawyer, they are a well respected member of the legal community and always give their clients the best representation, If you are looking for someone willing to fight hard for your case, then look no further"

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Mark Murad

Unknown lawyer | Mar 01

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"I endorse this lawyer. She is a great attorney!"

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Douglas Borthwick

Trademark application lawyer | Nov 24

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elizabeth Carpenter

Unknown lawyer | Nov 23

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"I endorse this lawyer. Well respected lawyer in the community. Dedicated advocate."

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A. Felsen

Unknown lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. When it comes to intellectual property law, Laura knows her stuff!"

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Trademark application lawyer | Sep 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Alexander

Animal law lawyer | Jul 17

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"I endorse this lawyer. She is very well respected in the legal community."

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Hovanes Margarian

Animal law lawyer | Jul 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Animal law lawyer | Jun 11

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"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Dane Johnson

Animal law lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Mcfarland-Taylor's answers to animal law legal questions have been consistently sound and helpful. This is a growing practice area that benefits greatly from such practitioners adding their knowledge and experience. I'm grateful for her contributions and proud to endorse her."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Jun 09

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"Ms. McFarland-Taylor is one of the most giving lawyers in Avvo history. Her record of providing help to people is beyond elite. Kudos. I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Animal law lawyer | May 01

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"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Annilee Reed

Trademark application lawyer | Apr 02

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"I highly recommend and endorse Laura Mcfarland-Taylor. She has an excellent reputation with both judges and fellow lawyers. Mr. Moore takes a practical approach to trademark litigation. She is the voice of reason."

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Zachary Smitt

Animal law lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Other

"Attorney Mcfarland-Taylor has a strong knowledge of the law as reflected by her Avvo posts. I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Luthmann

Animal law lawyer | Feb 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Guy Haskell

Animal law lawyer | Feb 03

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"I endorse Attorney McFarland-Taylor. Her responses are intelligent, knowledgeable and thorough."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

, Law Office of Laura McFarland-Taylor

2001 - Present

Editor, LexisNexis

Education

2000

The John Marshall Law School

LL.M - Master of Laws

1999

The John Marshall Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

Activity

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