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B. Gene Taylor, III

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B. Gene Taylor III (“Gene”) is a trial attorney with a commendable record as lead counsel in jury and bench trials in state and federal court.  Gene represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of contested matters, including the areas of commercial and corporate litigation, as well as personal injury, product liability, and other tort-based claims.  His clients include individuals, small businesses, and large corporations.    
 
Gene has successfully prosecuted and defended various complex and unusual cases, and his unique experience in a diversified array of legal areas is an asset to his clients at trial and on appeal.  Gene maintains the highest peer review rating of AV® Preeminent™ in Martindale-Hubbell, has been designated as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers publication since 2020, and in 2024 was awarded the distinction of Top Lawyer by Acadiana Profile magazine in the area of Commercial Litigation.
 
        
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Representative Matters
  • Acts as a first chair litigator in judge and jury trials 
  • Routinely tries cases involving business and commercial disputes, in addition to tort-based matters arising out of personal injury, products liability, redhibition, and premises liability claims
  • Handles all aspects of contested matters, from initial litigation, through trial, and on appeal
  • Regularly serves as local trial counsel for nonresident parties and attorneys involved in regional litigation
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Recognitions
  • AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated in Martindale-Hubbell
  • Selected as 2024 Top Lawyer by Acadiana Profile magazine in Commercial Litigation
  • Designated as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers publication since 2020
  • Law Review
  • Moot Court Board
  • American Jurisprudence awards in six areas of study
Professional and Civic Activities
  • Louisiana State Bar Association
  • Alexandria Bar Association
  • Crossroads-American Inns of Court of Alexandria/Pineville
News
5/01/24 Taylor and Brister Selected as 2024 “Top Lawyers” by Acadiana Profile Magazine
1/01/24 Firm lawyers named in 2024 Louisiana Super Lawyers and Corporate Counsel Edition of Super Lawyers
  Gold Weems Attorneys, Firm, Recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2024
   
1/01/23 Firm lawyers named in 2023 Louisiana Super Lawyers and Corporate Counsel Edition of Super Lawyers
 
1/01/22 Firm lawyers named in 2022 Louisiana Super Lawyers and Corporate Counsel Edition of Super Lawyers
 
3/15/21 Drell and Taylor Successfully Prosecute Intervention In Federal Bid Protest For MedExpress
1/01/21 Firm lawyers named in 2021 Louisiana Super Lawyers and Corporate Counsel Edition of Super Lawyers
 
1/01/20 Firm lawyers named in 2020 Louisiana Super Lawyers and Corporate Counsel Edition of Super Lawyers
 
4/11/19 Firm Prevails in Constitutional Challenge to Elected Official’s Assumption of Of
 
7/18/18 Firm Confirms Chapter 11 Plan for Six Healthcare Companies and Related Real Estate Holding Company
7/18/18 Firm Succession Litigators Obtain Important Appellate Victory
 
6/23/17 Firm Files Reorganization Cases for Acadiana Management Group and Ten Associated Hospitals
2/1/17 Firm Successful On Involuntary Bankruptcy Petition Against Revolution Aluminum Propco
1/09/17 Taylor named as Shareholder
 
6/1/16 U.S. Fifth Circuit Affirms Judgment For Gold Weems Business Client
 
4/15/2015 Firm Wins Partnership/Fiduciary Duty Case in U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
 
9/15/2011 Firm wins Quo Warranto For Church Board of Trustees Against Pastor
 
9/07/2010 Odom, Kinnison, Taylor and Perez-Montes join Firm as Associates
Publications and Presentations
National Business Institute
  • Will Strategies to Prevent Conflict and Confusion – Undue Influence and Testamentary Capacity Challenges in Succession Litigation, National Business Institute, 12/18/18

Education

  • Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2010
  • Louisiana College, B.A., 2007

Bar and Court Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Louisiana
  • United States District Courts
    • Eastern District of Louisiana
    • Middle District of Louisiana
    • Western District of Louisiana
  • United States Court of Appeals
    • Fifth Circuit
  • UnIted States Court of Federal Claims