Overview
Taylor Johnson is a sought-after litigator, equally at home in insurance coverage and bad faith cases, high-stakes appeals, and complex business disputes. With her multi-state practice and deep knowledge of insurance policies, she is a go-to resource for the firm’s insurance clients throughout its southeastern U.S. footprint. Her federal clerkship and extensive appellate experience make her a top choice for clients who face a serious appellate challenge.
Taylor’s trial and appellate successes include complex business disputes, coverage litigation, commercial fraud, financial services and banking disputes, municipal liability, and large personal injury awards. She has previously served on the Steering Committee for the Defense Research Institute (DRI) Appellate Advocacy group and frequently speaks and writes on appellate and insurance topics. Prior to joining Burr & Forman, Taylor worked as a Judicial Clerk for The Honorable Sonja F. Bivins, United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama.
Taylor is a native of Birmingham, Alabama, who graduated magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University and attended the University of Alabama School of Law, where she served as a Senior Editor of the Alabama Law Review. In addition, she was a member of the John A. Campbell Moot Court Board, Jessup International Law Moot Court Team, and Bench & Bar Legal Honor Society.
Taylor is a community leader, active in several professional and civic organizations. She is currently active with the Mobile Bar Association and serves on the board of the Mobile Public Library. She also enjoys performing within the community, appearing on the stage with groups such as the Mobile Opera Chorus and Chickasaw Civic Theater.
Experience
- Appellant's counsel on the reversal of a $12 million bench verdict arising from fraud claims against a banking client in conjunction with an alleged oral contract.
- Appellant's counsel on the reversal of a $3.5 million jury verdict arising from a wrongful termination claim.
- Appellant's counsel on the reversal of a $2.5 million jury verdict arising from a wrongful death verdict against the contractor.
- Appellant's counsel affirming summary judgment in municipal liability equal protection suit concerning the enforcement of land-use regulations.
- Appellees' counsel affirming a $5 million verdict arising from fraud claims brought by seven companies in the timber industry.
- Represented the Owner in a lawsuit involving 12 million dollars sought for impact and delay claims. Case resolved favorably after obtaining partial summary judgment early in the litigation.
- Obtained summary judgment (affirmed on appeal) for a bank on breach of contract, negligence, and wantonness claims associated with a vehicle loan.
- Represented Municipality obtaining multiple dismissals on Section 1983-based claims.
- Successfully obtained dismissals on claims arising under the TCPA, FDCPA, FCRA, TILA, and RESPA in federal court.
- Trial counsel for insurer in defending a claim for significant personal injury damages under a garage policy. Defense verdict in federal court.
- Counsel for insurer successfully litigating a $1 million equitable contribution claim.
- Counsel for insurer in successful declaratory judgment actions involving claims under multiple different lines of coverage including:
- Commercial general liability policies
- Auto liability policies
- Garage liability policies
- Business-owner policies
Honors & Recognitions
- Mid-South Super Lawyers "Rising Star," Business Litigation (2016-2021)
- Alabama Super Lawyers "Rising Star," Business Litigation (2014-2015)
- C. Dallas Sand's Dean's Ambassador Award
- Dean's Community Service Award
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®: Commercial Litigation since 2023
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- Mobile Opera Chorus member
- Mobile SPCA volunteer
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- Mobile Bar Association
- American Bar Association
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Sonja Kenny
(251) 345-8226
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