Atty. Taylor Fields
Taylor Fields is the founding member and the managing partner of Fields & Brown. Mr.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Kansas City, MO · 55+ Years Experience
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About Taylor Fields at a Glance
Taylor Fields is a Managing Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Fields & Brown, LLC. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1971), Michigan (1972), and United States Supreme Court United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit United States Cour (1999). Educated at University of Missouri-Kansas City J.D. (—) and University of Missouri-Columbia B.S. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Taylor Fields
- Taylor Fields is the founding member and the managing partner of Fields & Brown
- Mr. Fields’ practice has been primarily in the areas of employment defense and labor relations
- He has served as employment and labor counsel to the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority for more than 28 years
- He also served in the same capacity for the Kansas City Missouri School District for more than 15 years and has defended employment claims for Fortune 500 companies
- He has litigated numerous cases involving Title VII, Title IX, and Americans with Disabilities Act as well as under state employment discrimination laws
- Mr. Fields also has extensive experience in commercial litigation
- He has represented major governmental agencies and Fortune 100 companies in the defense of multi-million dollar class actions and complex multi-district litigation matters
- Bar Involvement Taylor Fields is a member of the Missouri Bar and the State Bar of Michigan and is admitted to practice before federal district courts and courts of appeals, including the United States Supreme Court
- He is a member of the Missouri Council of School Attorneys and the Employment Law Section of the American Bar Association
- He was President of the Jackson County Bar Association and held offices in the National Bar Association and Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
- Community Involvement Taylor Fields’ civic participation includes appointment to and service on the Board of Directors for the Greater Kansas City Convention and Visitor’s Association, and service on the Board of Directors of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the Salvation Army Bell Ringers, the YMCA, and Research Mental Health Center
- He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Black Archives of MidAmerica
- He was elected to three terms on the Board of Education for Consolidated School District #4 in Jackson County, Missouri
- He is founder of Harmony in Grandview, and served on the Board of Directors of Harmony of Greater Kansas City, which are organizations established to promote racial and ethnic harmony
- Awards and Recognition The KCMBA selected Taylor Fields as a 2003 recipient of the prestigious Dean of the Trial Bar Award in recognition of his superb litigation skills and professional demeanor
- Taylor Fields was designated a Super Lawyer in the area of employment law by Kansas City Magazine in its November issue every year since 2006
- Mr. Fields was also the recipient of the 2010 Cora Walker Legacy Award from the National Bar Association and was inducted into the National Bar Association Hall of Fame
- Honors and Awards • Super Lawyer 2006-2015, Employment Law • Dean of Trial Bar Award • Judge Lewis W. Clymer Award • Cora Walker Legacy Award • National Bar Association Hall of Fame Article • Disparities in Local Government Contracts, State of Black Kansas City, Urban League of Greater Kansas City, 2002 Professional Affiliations • American Bar Association • National Bar Association • The Missouri Bar • State Bar of Michigan • Missouri Council of School Attorneys • Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association • Jackson County Bar Association Community Affiliations • Chairman of the Board of Directors, Black Archives of MidAmerica • Board of Directors, Greater Kansas City Convention and Visitor’s Association • Board of Directors, Southern Christian Leadership Conference • Board of Education for Consolidated School District #4 Jackson County, Missouri • Founder, Harmony in Grandview • Board of Directors, Harmony of Greater Kansas City • Board of Directors University of Missouri School of Law Alumni Association
Practice Areas Explained
Taylor Fields's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Taylor Fields handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Kansas City.
Employment Law in Kansas City
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Kansas City
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Civil Litigation in Kansas City
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Kansas City
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kansas City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Kansas City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Kansas City-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Kansas City Choose Taylor Fields
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Taylor Fields's practice in the field of employment, business, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Taylor Fields brings 55+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Missouri, Michigan, and United States Supreme Court United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit United States Cour, Taylor Fields can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and litigation, Taylor Fields can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Kansas City
A Kansas City-based practice means Taylor Fields attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Taylor Fields Handles in Kansas City
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