Atty. James D. Taylor

Atty. James D. Taylor

Jim Taylor has more than 30 years of experience assisting brands, advertising agencies, and media and technology companies with the full spectrum of issues and transactions related to advertising, marketing and promotions. He provides creative and pragmatic solutions to help clients leverage data, technology, and new and expanding information channels to reach consumers and market their products and services.

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About James D. Taylor at a glance

James D. Taylor is a entertainment attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Loeb & Loeb LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York. Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1988) and University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (B.S.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Media Law (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jim Taylor has more than 30 years of experience assisting brands, advertising agencies, and media and technology companies with the full spectrum of issues and transactions related to advertising, marketing and promotions
  • He provides creative and pragmatic solutions to help clients leverage data, technology, and new and expanding information channels to reach consumers and market their products and services
  • Known for his pragmatic, business-oriented approach, Jim advises clients on innovative adtech and technology-enabled transactions, media-related agreements, and privacy and data protection issues, including those related to the GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • He provides counsel on integrated marketing, social media and other content initiatives, agency services agreements, sponsorships and brand integration deals, talent and music agreements, guild issues, and intellectual property and brand protection concerns
  • Jim takes pride in maintaining close relationships with his clients and gaining a deep understanding of their business mechanics and objectives, allowing him to provide practical and holistic advice as they navigate a rapidly evolving consumer marketplace
  • Jim has a passion for mentoring professionals at all levels, both at Loeb and outside the firm
  • He serves as co-chair of the firm’s Diversity Committee, a position that allows him to spearhead firmwide diversity and inclusion initiatives as well as to help attorneys on an individual level grow their careers while remaining true to their authentic selves

Practice Areas Explained

James D. Taylor's Areas of Practice

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

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James D. Taylor

Where is James D. Taylor's law office located?
James D. Taylor's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Loeb & Loeb LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James D. Taylor handle?
James D. Taylor focuses on entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did James D. Taylor go to law school?
James D. Taylor earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S.).
How can I contact James D. Taylor for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James D. Taylor received?
James D. Taylor's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Media Law; Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1988
B.S.
University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Media Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, New York

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