Atty. Dudley Wayne Taylor

Atty. Dudley Wayne Taylor

Dudley Wayne Taylor is a lawyer practicing taxation, probate, wills and estate planning, business litigation and commercial law and 2 other areas of law. Dudley received a B.S. degree from Tennessee Technological University in 1962, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Knoxville Knoxville 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Dudley Wayne Taylor at a glance

Dudley Wayne Taylor is a Founding Partner based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Taylor & Knight, GP. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1971) and U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Tennessee U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Ci (1971). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1971) and Tennessee Technological University (B.S., 1962). Active member of TBA Members. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Dudley Wayne Taylor is a lawyer practicing taxation, probate, wills and estate planning, business litigation and commercial law and 2 other areas of law
  • Dudley received a B.S. degree from Tennessee Technological University in 1962, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Dudley practices at Taylor & Knight, GP in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Dudley Wayne Taylor's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dudley Wayne Taylor handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Dudley Wayne Taylor is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Dudley Wayne Taylor is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Dudley Wayne Taylor is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Dudley Wayne Taylor is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Dudley Wayne Taylor is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Knoxville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dudley Wayne Taylor

Where is Dudley Wayne Taylor's law office located?
Dudley Wayne Taylor's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is Taylor & Knight, GP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dudley Wayne Taylor handle?
Dudley Wayne Taylor focuses on probate, estate planning, business, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Dudley Wayne Taylor practiced law?
Dudley Wayne Taylor has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Dudley Wayne Taylor go to law school?
Dudley Wayne Taylor earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.S., 1962).
How can I contact Dudley Wayne Taylor for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1971
B.S.
Tennessee Technological University
- 1962

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Tennessee U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Ci
Admitted: 1971

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