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"I realize clients usually come to me with a problem. I work with clients to identify their goals on a matter, then apply my experience in a wide variety of practice areas to help determine the best strategic path forward." 

Taylor Stanley represents corporate clients in commercial litigation matters and business disputes across a wide array of practice areas, including construction, real estate, title defect, mergers and acquisitions, trade secret misappropriation, and professional negligence. Taylor’s experience also includes corporate governance, shareholder disputes, and creditor/debtor rights.

Taylor is admitted to practice in South Carolina, North Carolina, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He can also assist clients in other jurisdictions in which they are doing business, teaming up with attorneys across the Adams and Reese footprint to fully represent their legal needs.

Taylor is recognized by clients and peers among the top litigators in both South Carolina and North Carolina. He has been selected among Best Lawyers in America® “Ones to Watch” in Litigation: Real Estate, Litigation: Construction, Commercial Litigation; South Carolina Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” in Business Litigation; North Carolina Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” in Business Litigation; and Midlands Legal Elite in Business Litigation and Construction.

Taylor is a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), a preeminent, invitation-only global organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests.

Education

  • University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., 2013
  • North Carolina State University, B.A., 2010

Bar Admissions

  • South Carolina
  • North Carolina

Court Admissions

  • United States Supreme Court
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • United States District Court for the District of South Carolina
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
  • United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
  • United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina

Acknowledgements

  • Best Lawyers in America® - “Ones to Watch” – Litigation: Real Estate, Litigation: Construction, Commercial Litigation (2023)
  • South Carolina Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” – Business Litigation (2020-2023)
  • North Carolina Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” – Business Litigation (2019)
  • Midlands Legal Elite – Business Litigation and Construction (2020-2022)

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

  • International Association of Defense Counsel – Member
  • Richland County Bar Association
  • South Carolina Bar – Young Lawyers Division
  • Leadership Columbia (Class of 2021)