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Neil Taylor

Neil Taylor

Law Offices of Neil G. Taylor, P.A.
  • Criminal Law
  • Florida, New York, Tennessee
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Biography

Mr. Taylor has been certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in criminal trial defense since 1983 and is a veteran of well over 400 felony jury trials. He has represented public entities and figures, as well as private individuals, on matters ranging from driving under the influence to capital murder in state courts and from narcotics to health care fraud, money laundering, tax evasion, and securities fraud in federal courts. For over 30 years, Mr. Taylor has been acknowledged by his peers and held the distinction of being rated AV Preeminent (highest for ethical standards and legal ability) by Martindale Hubbell. Also rated "Client's Choice" and "Superb" (10 out of 10) by AVVO. Mr. Taylor’s practice is devoted, 100%, to criminal trial defense in state and federal courts all across the country. He is a member of the Florida, Tennessee, and New York Bars. He has appeared in state and federal trial courts in, among other locations, New York, California, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Illinois, Arizona, and Connecticut. A former state prosecutor (3 years), public defender (3 years), and federal prosecutor (3 years), Mr. Taylor is confident, determined, and always prepared to aggressively, but smartly, champion his client’s cause.

Education
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
J.D. (1977) | Criminal Law and Procedure
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Honors: Top 10% of graduating class
Activities: Editor, Student Newspaper
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Professional Experience
Principal
Law Offices of Neil G. Taylor, P.A,
- Current
Special Assistant State Attorney
Collier County State Attorneys Office
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Assistant United States Attorney
United States Attorneys Office, U.S. Dept. of Justice
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Assistant Public Defender
Miami-Dade County Public Defenders Office
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Assistant District Attorney
Shelby County District Attorneys Office
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Defamation: Extent of Constitutional Privilege Afforded Inaccurate Reports of Judicial Proceedings and Status of Participant Therein
Memphis State University Law Review
Speaking Engagements
Ariel Rios Murder Case, ATF Building Dedication to Slain Agent Ariel Rios, Washington, D.C.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Discussion of homicide prosecution of the perpetrators of the death of ATF Agent Ariel Rios
Health Care Fraud and the Unexpected Defendant
University of Miami Medical School
Certifications
Criminal Trial Specialist
Florida Bar
Awards
Recognized
Superlawyers
AV Preeminent
Martindale Hubbell
Distinguished
Martindale Hubbell
Notable
Martindale Hubbell
Superb (10 out of 10)
Avvo
Client's Choice
Avvo
Client's Choice
Avvo
AV Preeminent
Martindale Hubbell
Superb (10 out of 10)
Avvo
Professional Associations
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
- Current
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Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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New York
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Tennessee
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Flat Fees
Practice Area
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Languages
  • Spanish: Spoken
Websites & Blogs
Website
Martindale
Website
Private
Contact & Map
1600 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
10th Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Telephone: (305) 858-2233
Fax: (941) 748-0158
Notice: Hours strictly by appointment