
Allan E. Taylor, Business Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
Over 53 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Environmental, and General · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Of CounselatPeabody & Arnold
Boston, MA
Practicing business in Boston since 1973.
- 53+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Allan E. Taylor is an of counsel based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Business, Environmental, and General. Allan has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Peabody & Arnold. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Boston, MA
- Experience
- over 53 years
- Known for
- Business · Environmental · General
- Handles Business, Environmental, and General matters from Boston, MA.
- Over 53 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Allan E. Taylor: Allan E. Taylor is an of counsel based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Business, Environmental, and General. Allan has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Peabody & Arnold. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Allan takes on
Allan concentrates on business, environmental, general, insurance, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Allan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Allan takes business matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Allan agrees to represent you.
Environmental cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Allan takes environmental matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Allan agrees to represent you.
General cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Allan takes general matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Allan agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Allan takes insurance matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Allan agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Allan takes personal injury matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Allan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Allan E. Taylor — business lawyer in Boston
Allan E. Taylor is an of counsel based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Business, Environmental, and General. Allan has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Peabody & Arnold. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Allan E. Taylor is a lawyer practicing insurance law, reinsurance, personal injury and 3 other areas of law. Allan received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years. Allan practices at Peabody & Arnold in Boston, MA.
Working with Allan on a business matter
Allan E. Taylor is a lawyer practicing insurance law, reinsurance, personal injury and 3 other areas of law. Allan received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years. Allan practices at Peabody & Arnold in Boston, MA.
Who Allan represents
Allan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, environmental, and general matters in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Columbia University School of Law
J.D. Harlan · 1973
Williams College
B.A. With · 1967
Jurisdictions
Allan's state bar admissions
Commonwealth of Mass
1973 · ACTIVE
Allan studied at J.D. Harlan in Columbia University School of Law and B.A. With in Williams College.
Law school and academic background
Allan completed J.D. Harlan in Columbia University School of Law and B.A. With in Williams College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Allan runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Allan has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Allan's professional memberships and bar associations
Massachusetts and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation, Tort and Insurance Practice Litigation Section Subcommittee on Professional Liability) Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
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Locations
Allan E. Taylor's office in Boston
Allan's primary office is at Federal Reserve Plaza, 600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA, 02210-2211. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Peabody & Arnold
Federal Reserve Plaza, 600 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA 02210-2211
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Client reviews of Allan E. Taylor — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire Allan E. Taylor — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Allan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Allan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Allan's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Allan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Allan
Allan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Allan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Allan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Allan E. Taylor
How much does it cost to hire Allan for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Allan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Allan offer a free consultation?
Allan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Allan's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Allan's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Massachusetts typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Allan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Allan take my case if I'm outside Boston?
Allan is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Allan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Allan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Allan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Allan accepting new business clients right now?
Allan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Boston, Cambridge and Worcester in Massachusetts
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