Brandon Taylor
Law Attorney
Baltimore,MD
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO/Founder
The Taylor Law Firm
01.2022 - Current
- Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.
- Streamlined business processes, resulting in increased operational efficiency across all departments.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
- Maintained high ethical standards while representing clients accused of serious crimes, ensuring a fair trial process for all parties involved.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
Assistant Public Defender – Felony Trial Division
Maryland Office of the Public Defender
1 2015 - 01.2021
- Provide legal representation to indigent defendants charged with misdemeanors and felonies, including murder, home invasion robbery, and high profile cases
- Completed over 30 jury trials and over 30 bench trials
- Represent clients during all stages of their case: bail reviews, arraignments, discovery conferences, pretrial conferences, drug treament and mental health court, trial, disposition, sentence modifications, violation of probation hearings and post conviction hearings
- Conduct client interviews, draft pleadings, research legal issues and argue motions for pre and post trial issues
- Presently, handling a case load of 60 – 80 cases
- Member of the New Hire Training Staff.
Law Clerk, Aggravated Homicide Division
Maryland Office of the Public Defender
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Observed and participated in client interviews, case strategy meetings and court proceedings
- Performed research and writing projects including briefs, memos, and motions fon legal issues for attorneys
- On lega, investigation requests and motions to be filed in court
- Attended public defender training sessions, such as, Gideon Promise Training, CLE courses and pre-trail and post-trial motion strageties
- Assisted attorneys with litigation of motions, conducting evidentiary hearings and in case preparation for trial or disposition.
Student-Attorney – Prof. Josephine Ross
Howard Law Criminal Justice Clinic
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Represented indigent adult clients charged with misdemeanors in the District of Columbia Superior Court
- Represented clients at arraignments, pretrial hearings, mental health hearings, plea negotiations, status hearings, sentencing proceedings, revocation hearings and one trial
- Interacted with the Office of the United States Attorney and the Metropolitan Police Department, by negogiating plea deals and requesting records
- Conducted legal research and drafted and filed motions.
Intern
Bugg Law Firm, PLLC
01.2012
- Analyed cases, prepared allocutions, and developed case theories
- Conducted legal research, wrote numerous memorandums and legal briefs
- Observed court proceedings for juvenile deliquency matters being prosecuted in the Northern Virginia circuit courts
- Observed and monitored bond hearings, misdemeanor/ felony trials, pre-trial conferences, preliminary hearings, sentencing and probation reviews.
Criminal Defense Attorney Internship
The Orleans Public Defenders
01.2012
- Observed court proceedings for criminal cases, including, but not limited to, jury selections, pre-trial matters, and sentencing Hearings
- Provided clients with updates on their court proceedings
Hospital Corpsman/ Field Med. Tech
United States Navy
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Performed duties as a medical assistant to prevent and treat disease and injury
- Assisted health care professionals in providing dental and medical care to naval personnel and their families
- Performed medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention for over 1000 patients
- Managed inventory of over $1.5 million in laboratory equipment
- Received the Navy Good Conduct Medal in 2006 & 2009
- Served as battlefield corpsmen with the United States Marine Corps.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Howard University School of Law
Washington, DCBachelor of Science in Healthcare Management - undefined
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, ILVolunteer Experience
- Howard University School of Law Alternative Spring Break Director, New Orleans, Guided 50 law students to the city of New Orleans where we provided over 4000 hours of pro bono legal assistance throughout the city.
- D.C. Youth Court Program, Know Your Rights training.
- Resurrection After Exoneration, New Orleans
- Conduct Know Your Rights trainings throughout the Baltimore area.
References
- Katy O'Donnell, Esq., Chief Attorney Aggravated Homicide Unit, Maryland Office of the Public Defender, 6 St. Paul Street, Suite 1400, Baltimore, MD, 21202, KOdonnell@opd.state.md.us, (410) 767-9852
- Robert Fabrikant, Law School Professor & Mentor, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP., 1050 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 600, Washington, D.C., 20036, RFabrikant@manatt.com, (202) 585-6556
- Josephine Ross, Crminal Justice Clinic Supervising Attorney, Professor of Law, Howard University School of Law, 2900 Van Ness Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20008, Jross.howardlaw@gmail.com, (202) 806-8260
Timeline
CEO/Founder
The Taylor Law Firm
01.2022 - Current
Law Clerk, Aggravated Homicide Division
Maryland Office of the Public Defender
01.2014 - 01.2015
Student-Attorney – Prof. Josephine Ross
Howard Law Criminal Justice Clinic
08.2013 - 05.2014
Intern
Bugg Law Firm, PLLC
01.2012
Criminal Defense Attorney Internship
The Orleans Public Defenders
01.2012
Hospital Corpsman/ Field Med. Tech
United States Navy
01.2003 - 01.2011
Assistant Public Defender – Felony Trial Division
Maryland Office of the Public Defender
1 2015 - 01.2021
Juris Doctor -
Howard University School of Law
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management - undefined
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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