Charlotte H.Taylor

Charlotte Taylor is a skilled appellate advocate who helps clients develop and pursue successful litigation strategies from a case's inception through all levels of trial and appellate litigation, often across multiple jurisdictions. She has briefed and argued numerous cases in federal and state courts of appeals and regularly practices before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Charlotte frequently represents financial institutions and has handled high-stakes matters ranging from claims of lender liability for environmental harms to recovery under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA). She regularly provides counseling to clients on managing ESG-related litigation risk. She also has extensive experience litigating federal preemption and constitutional challenges to state laws. She has handled multiple lawsuits against state government entities in state and federal venues and has successfully navigated sovereign immunity issues to win judgments for clients. In addition, Charlotte has substantial experience litigating complex administrative law issues, including in energy matters.

Charlotte's pro bono practice includes matters before federal and state courts of appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. Her work on a Texas child custody appeal was recognized by the Domestic Violence Legal Empowerment and Appeals Project as part of the 2017 Pro Bono Team of the Year.