Charles O Taylor, Health Care Attorney in Metairie, Louisiana
Over 53 years of legal practice · focused on Health Care and Medical Malpractice · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
MemberatChehardy Sherman Williams Murray, Recile, Stakelum & Hayes, LLP
Metairie, LA
Practicing health care in Metairie since 1973.
- 53+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Charles O Taylor is a member based in Metairie, LA. The practice focuses on Health Care and Medical Malpractice. Charles has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Chehardy Sherman Williams Murray, Recile, Stakelum & Hayes, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Metairie, LA
- Experience
- over 53 years
- Known for
- Health Care · Medical Malpractice
- Handles Health Care and Medical Malpractice matters from Metairie, LA.
- Over 53 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Charles O Taylor: Charles O Taylor is a member based in Metairie, LA. The practice focuses on Health Care and Medical Malpractice. Charles has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Chehardy Sherman Williams Murray, Recile, Stakelum & Hayes, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Charles's practice areas in Metairie
Charles concentrates on health care and medical malpractice. Each area below outlines the kind of case Charles handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care
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Health Care cases in Metairie, Louisiana
Charles takes health care matters in Metairie, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Charles agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in Metairie, Louisiana
Charles takes medical malpractice matters in Metairie, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Charles agrees to represent you.
Biography
Charles O Taylor, health care attorney serving Metairie
Charles O Taylor is a member based in Metairie, LA. The practice focuses on Health Care and Medical Malpractice. Charles has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Chehardy Sherman Williams Murray, Recile, Stakelum & Hayes, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Charles works from Metairie, Louisiana and takes on health care matters across the region.
Charles O Taylor is a lawyer practicing health law, medical malpractice. Charles received a B.A. degree from Virginia Wesleyan College in 1974, and has been licensed for 53 years. Charles practices at Chehardy Sherman Williams Murray, Recile, Stakelum & Hayes, LLP in Metairie, LA.
Charles's approach to health care cases
Charles O Taylor is a lawyer practicing health law, medical malpractice. Charles received a B.A. degree from Virginia Wesleyan College in 1974, and has been licensed for 53 years. Charles practices at Chehardy Sherman Williams Murray, Recile, Stakelum & Hayes, LLP in Metairie, LA.
The kind of cases Charles takes
Charles reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care and medical malpractice matters in Metairie and the surrounding Louisiana area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Charles studied and practices
Western New England College
J.D. · 1977
Virginia Wesleyan College
B.A. · 1974
Jurisdictions
Charles's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
1990 · ACTIVE
Louisiana
1990 · ACTIVE
Nevada
1973 · ACTIVE
Charles studied at J.D. in Western New England College and B.A. in Virginia Wesleyan College.
Law school and academic background
Charles completed J.D. in Western New England College and B.A. in Virginia Wesleyan College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Charles runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Charles's legal honors and published work
Charles has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Charles's professional memberships and bar associations
Louisiana State Bar Association American Society of Law and Medicine The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association
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Locations
Charles O Taylor's office in Metairie
Charles's primary office is at One Galleria Boulevard, Suite 1100, Metairie, LA, 70001. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Chehardy Sherman Williams Murray, Recile, Stakelum & Hayes, LLP
One Galleria Boulevard, Suite 1100
Metairie, LA 70001
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Client reviews of Charles O Taylor — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire Charles O Taylor — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Charles usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Charles charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Charles'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; Charles will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in Metairie, Louisiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care 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 Charles
Charles discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every health care 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. Charles confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Charles's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Charles O Taylor
How much does it cost to hire Charles for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Charles walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Charles offer a free consultation?
Charles charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Charles's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Charles's current terms during booking.
How long do health care cases in Louisiana typically take?
Simple health care 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. Charles gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Charles take my case if I'm outside Metairie?
Charles is licensed in Louisiana. Matters governed by Louisiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Charles 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 Charles?
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. Charles will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Charles accepting new health care clients right now?
Charles's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Health Care attorneys serving Metairie, New Orleans and Baton Rouge in Louisiana
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