When legal disputes disrupt your business or personal life, having a committed and knowledgeable attorney to zealously advocate on your behalf brings peace of mind. The Attorneys at Byers & Taylor handles many different types of litigation matters, representing families and individuals in litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
Our attorneys will provide you with straightforward, honest answers to all of your questions to ensure you fully understand the litigation process. Our dynamic team always have your best interests in mind and will help you set realistic expectations before and during the process.
At Byers & Taylor, we are very cognizant of the economic challenges involved in litigation and remain vigilant in discussing not only options but the cost efficacy of each option. Our client’s goals and objectives are of the utmost importance. Whether litigation is the only solution to achieve a favorable and proper outcome or an early settlement will achieve the best results, the Attorneys at Byers and Taylor will be your strategic advocate.
We can help you with all types of general civil litigation in state and federal courts, including:
The Attorneys at Byers and Taylor excel in litigation, offering strategic representation to clients embroiled in legal disputes. With a focus on achieving favorable outcomes, our experienced litigators employ a comprehensive approach, from pre-trial strategy to courtroom advocacy. Whether it’s resolving complex real estate conflicts or navigating contractual disputes, our litigation team provides diligent advocacy and personalized attention to protect clients’ rights and interests. Trust us to navigate the complexities of litigation with expertise and dedication, ensuring our clients receive effective representation at every stage of the legal process.
The Attorneys at Byers and Taylor are adept at handling breach of contract cases, offering tailored legal solutions to clients facing contract disputes. With a keen understanding of contractual obligations and remedies, our attorneys work diligently to enforce contractual rights and seek remedies for breaches. Whether it’s negotiating settlements, pursuing litigation, or exploring alternative dispute resolution methods, we provide strategic counsel and vigorous advocacy to protect our clients’ interests and uphold the integrity of their agreements. Trust us to navigate breach of contract matters with skill and determination, ensuring that our clients’ contractual rights are safeguarded and enforced effectively.
We offer comprehensive support to clients dealing with property damage disputes. With a focus on protecting our clients’ property rights and securing fair compensation, our experienced legal team navigates property damage claims with diligence and expertise. Whether it’s assessing damages, negotiating with insurance companies, or pursuing litigation, we provide strategic counsel tailored to each client’s unique situation.
Whether it’s property damage, personal injury, or liability claims, we provide strategic counsel and vigorous representation every step of the way. We understand the challenges that policyholders face when dealing with insurance companies, and we are committed to alleviating the burden by handling all aspects of the claims process with diligence and professionalism. With the Attorneys at Byers and Taylor by your side, you can trust that your insurance claims will be handled with care and expertise, ensuring that you receive the full benefits and compensation you are entitled to under your insurance policy.
From contract disputes and project delays to defects and construction liens, we adeptly navigate the complexities of construction litigation, advocating tirelessly to protect our clients’ interests.
With a meticulous approach to case analysis and a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes, the Attorneys at Byers and Taylor stand as trusted allies for clients embroiled in construction-related legal conflicts. We leverage our industry knowledge and legal expertise to develop effective litigation strategies, whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation in court.
From negotiating settlements with manufacturers to litigating complex product liability cases in court, we advocate tirelessly to secure favorable outcomes for our clients. We understand the devastating impact that defective products can have on individuals and businesses, and we are committed to holding negligent parties accountable for their actions. With Byers and Taylor by your side, you can trust that your products liability claims will be handled with care and expertise, ensuring that you receive the compensation and justice you deserve for any harm caused by defective products.
The Attorneys at Byers and Taylor are well-equipped to assist clients facing challenges related to product defects. Whether it’s faulty design, manufacturing errors, or inadequate warnings, our team possesses the knowledge and experience necessary to navigate the complexities of product liability law. We work closely with clients to assess the extent of harm caused by the defect and determine the appropriate legal recourse.
From conducting thorough investigations to gathering evidence and building compelling cases, we advocate vigorously to hold responsible parties accountable for the harm inflicted by defective products. We prioritize client advocacy, striving to secure fair compensation and justice for those impacted by product defects. With our dedicated legal representation, clients can trust that their rights will be protected, and their interests will be pursued with diligence and determination.
Operations Manager
Nicole is the firm’s paralegal and operations manager. Prior to joining Byers & Taylor, PLLC, Nicole worked as a paralegal and administrator in Florida, Hawaii, and South Carolina, before her husband’s career eventually led her to Texas.
Nicole obtained her paralegal certificate in 2009, but she began her legal career years earlier as an intern for a county judge in her hometown. Nicole has learned to adapt to a multitude of situations and excel with high-pressure demands. She prides herself on her attention to detail, organization, and excellent customer service. Above all, she believes that client communication and transparency is the key to a successful client relationship. She has experience in multiple areas of law, including business and litigation, as well as and firm management, which makes her an integral part of our team.
Attorney
Patrick Murphy has maintained a litigation practice throughout Texas since 2015. He has experience in a variety of litigation and arbitration matters ranging in size and complexity—from matters involving less than $10,000 to matters exceeding $10 million. Mr. Murphy specializes in disputes involving oil and gas, probate, trusts, contracts, shareholder rights and real estate.
Prior to beginning his law practice, Mr. Murphy worked as an oil and gas landman in the Barnett Shale, the Eagle Ford Shale and the Permian Basin- bringing unique experience in title matters to Byers & Taylor, PLLC.
Mr. Murphy graduated magna cum laude from SMU Dedman School of Law and summa cum laude from the University of Texas at Arlington. He currently resides in Houston, Texas.
Partner/Attorney
Wayne M. Taylor is a founding partner of Byers &Taylor, PLLC. Wayne’s real estate practice includes assisting in the representation of owners and developers in the acquisition, disposition and development of commercial and residential assets. Wayne’s transactional practice involves the negotiation and preparation of purchase and sale agreements, commercial and residential leases, development agreements, conveyance instruments, easements, deed and use restrictions and the review of title documents, surveys and other due diligence items. Wayne’s litigation practice involves representation for both plaintiffs and defendants in courts throughout Texas. He represents companies and individuals in a broad range of civil litigation matters, including real estate, landlord-tenant, employment and business torts.
Partner/Attorney
John brings experience from inside and outside the legal profession. He began his career as a political consultant working on campaigns and communications for both candidates and issue advocacy organizations. He also worked as a licensed real estate associate where he provided service to both residential and commercial clients. After getting married and starting a family, John decided to attend law school at the University of Illinois College of Law where he graduated magna cum laude and was elected by his peers to serve as Executive Editor of the Illinois Law Review, one of the most prestigious law journals in the country. Throughout his law school career John also clerked for a Champaign County Judge and participated in the Domestic Violence and Federal Appellate Defender Clinics.
Upon graduation, John moved to North Texas where he worked as an in-house counsel for a title insurance agency assisting in both real estate and corporate matters. He then moved on to a medium-sized law firm where he served individual and institutional clients.
Today John resides in Keller, Texas with his wife Kathryn and sons J.T., Dean, and Noah. He co-founded Byers & Taylor, PLLC where he ties this experience together to provide a uniquely qualified vantage point that he uses to provide his clients with assistance in the areas of estate planning, probate, real estate, and business organization and governance.