Hon. Gary L. Taylor (Ret.) served with distinction for nearly 20 years on both the state and federal judiciaries where he presided over many high-profile cases. He enjoys a reputation as an exceptional jurist known for his integrity, patience, intellect, and ability to readily grasp complex issues. Counsel have described Judge Taylor as a fair and ethical neutral who issues rulings that have a sound basis in law.
Representative Matters
- Arbitrations
- Asset purchase agreement dispute over world-recognized online gaming entertainment brand
- Breach of fiduciary duty claims against entertainment industry guild pension managers for over-hiring consultants and arranging kickbacks
- Cross-claims over finances and management of Canadian theaters and Broadway tours
- Disputes over motion picture profit participations and shortfall reimbursement
- Former executives’ claims against corporation for depriving them of millions of dollars in healthcare benefits
- Indemnity rights under stock purchase agreement for illegal business practices by nationwide consumer-relations firm
- Leading auto manufacturer’s former in-house attorney assertion of whistleblower claims of discovery concealment in significant lawsuits
- Leading infomercial marketing company’s dispute over exclusive worldwide marketing rights after multi-million-dollar marketing campaign
- Multi-million-dollar claims between healthcare providers
- Multi-million-dollar claims by pharmacies’ medication provider against government healthcare contractor
- Multi-million-dollar compensation dispute between Academy Award-winning actor and major studio over Oscar-winning motion picture
- Multi-million-dollar dispute between large hedge funds over claimed fiduciary duty breach and opportunities diversion
- Mediations
- Judge Taylor has successfully mediated disputes in many areas, including:
- Asset-purchase and earn-out conflicts
- Class actions involving various industries and practice areas
- Investment disputes
- Patent and copyright infringement
- Trade secret disputes
- Other
- Appeal review and case evaluation of major appliance manufacturer’s patent dispute with foreign manufacturer
- Court reference to determine admissibility of scientific toxicology evidence involving major sugar substitute sweetener product
- Evaluation of prominent medical equipment manufacturer’s patent license appeal before CPR International Institute
- Mock appeal hearing and case evaluation for major league baseball team contract and name dispute with city leasor
- Mock arbitration and case evaluation for major aerospace manufacturer concerning satellite failure
- Mock trial and evaluation of federal government case to block merger of major mobile phone wireless providers