Daniel A. Taylor, Business Attorney in Wilmington, Delaware
Over 14 years of legal practice · focused on Business, IP, and Litigation
PartneratSmith, Katzenstein & Jenkins LLP
Wilmington, DE
Practicing business in Wilmington since 2012.
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Daniel A. Taylor is a partner based in Wilmington, DE. The practice focuses on Business, IP, and Litigation. Daniel has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Smith, Katzenstein & Jenkins LLP.
- Based in
- Wilmington, DE
- Experience
- over 14 years
- Known for
- Business · IP · Litigation
- Handles Business, IP, and Litigation matters from Wilmington, DE.
- Over 14 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Daniel A. Taylor: Daniel A. Taylor is a partner based in Wilmington, DE. The practice focuses on Business, IP, and Litigation. Daniel has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Smith, Katzenstein & Jenkins LLP.
Areas of practice
Daniel's practice areas in Wilmington
Daniel concentrates on business, ip, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in Wilmington, Delaware
Daniel takes business matters in Wilmington, Delaware. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
IP cases in Wilmington, Delaware
Daniel takes ip matters in Wilmington, Delaware. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Wilmington, Delaware
Daniel takes litigation matters in Wilmington, Delaware. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Daniel A. Taylor, business attorney serving Wilmington
Daniel A. Taylor is a partner based in Wilmington, DE. The practice focuses on Business, IP, and Litigation. Daniel has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Smith, Katzenstein & Jenkins LLP. Daniel works from Wilmington, Delaware and takes on business matters across the region.
Daniel works primarily in the firm’s IP litigation practice and is the firm’s “go to” for federal court matters. Clients and co-counsel benefit from his insight into the procedure and substance of litigation, based upon his five years of experience as a judicial law clerk in the District of Delaware.
Daniel comes to the legal profession after working in the technology industry. He transitioned to the law by first passing the USPTO registration examination and then working during law school as a patent agent for a semiconductor manufacturer.
Following law school, Daniel prosecuted patent applications for computing and networking technologies at an intellectual property boutique. Thereafter, he served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Sue L. Robinson of the District of Delaware and then as a court law clerk to the District of Delaware’s Magistrate Judges and visiting judges for matters involving intellectual property. He later worked as an associate with a major national patent firm. Daniel returned to the District of Delaware to serve as judicial law clerk to Chief Magistrate Judge Mary Pat Thynge during her last two years on the bench. In this role he worked extensively on the court’s ADR program as well as miscellaneous discovery and Rule 45 enforcement matters.
Outside of work, Daniel enjoys spending time with his two daughters, cycling, working on all things mechanical, and returning as often as possible to his home state of Maine.
Daniel's Publications
The meaning of “reasonable effort” under D. Del. LR 7.1.1
Claim Construction Dispositive of Infringement
Daniel's Experience
•In International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute LLC v. International Procurement and Supply Chain Management Institute LLC, C.A. No. 24-1018-CFC (D. Del.), Daniel represented the plaintiff certification organization and won a default judgment and permanent injunction against a cybersquatter for violations of 43(a) of the Lanham Act, the Delaware Deceptive Trade Practices Act 6 Del. C. 2531 et seq., and state law.
Daniel's News
Daniel Taylor Promoted to Partner Smith Katzenstein & Jenkins LLP
Daniel Taylor moderated a panel discussion at the 2025 AIPLA Spring Meeting
Working with Daniel on a business matter
Daniel works primarily in the firm’s IP litigation practice and is the firm’s “go to” for federal court matters. Clients and co-counsel benefit from his insight into the procedure and substance of litigation, based upon his five years of experience as a judicial law clerk in the District of Delaware. Daniel comes to the legal profession after working in the technology industry. He transitioned to…
Who Daniel represents
Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, ip, and litigation matters in Wilmington and the surrounding Delaware area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Daniel studied and practices
University of Maine School of Law
J.D. · 2015
Johns Hopkins University
B.S. Engineering · 1991
Jurisdictions
Daniel's state bar admissions
United States Distri
2023 · ACTIVE
Pennsylvania Virgini
2023 · ACTIVE
Delaware
2022 · ACTIVE
Massachusetts
2015 · ACTIVE
U.S. Patent & Tradem
2012 · ACTIVE
Daniel studied at J.D. in University of Maine School of Law and B.S. Engineering in Johns Hopkins University.
Law school and academic background
Daniel completed J.D. in University of Maine School of Law and B.S. Engineering in Johns Hopkins University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in Delaware is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Daniel's professional memberships and bar associations
Associations • American Bar Association • American Intellectual Property Law Association • Chair, Local Patent Rules Subcommittee • Delaware State Bar Association • Federal Bar Association • Rodney Inn of Court
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Locations
Daniel A. Taylor's office in Wilmington
Daniel's primary office is at Brandywine Building, 1000 West Street, Suite 1501, Wilmington, DE, 19899. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Smith, Katzenstein & Jenkins LLP
Brandywine Building, 1000 West Street, Suite 1501
Wilmington, DE 19899
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How to hire Daniel A. 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 Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel'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; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Wilmington, Delaware
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 Daniel
Daniel 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. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Daniel'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 Daniel A. Taylor
How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Daniel offer a free consultation?
Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Delaware 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. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside Wilmington?
Daniel is licensed in Delaware. Matters governed by Delaware law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daniel 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 Daniel?
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. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Daniel accepting new business clients right now?
Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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