Mark L. Taylor, Business Attorney in Dallas, Texas
Over 31 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratPowers Taylor LLP
Dallas, TX
Practicing business in Dallas since 1995.
- 31+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Mark L. Taylor is a partner based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Mark has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Powers Taylor LLP. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Dallas, TX
- Experience
- over 31 years
- Known for
- Business · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Dallas, TX.
- Over 31 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About Mark L. Taylor: Mark L. Taylor is a partner based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Mark has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Powers Taylor LLP. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Mark's practice areas in Dallas
Mark concentrates on business, litigation, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Mark handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Product Liability
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Business cases in Dallas, Texas
Mark takes business matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Dallas, Texas
Mark takes litigation matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Dallas, Texas
Mark takes personal injury matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Dallas, Texas
Mark takes product liability matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.
Biography
Mark L. Taylor, business attorney serving Dallas
Mark L. Taylor is a partner based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Mark has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Powers Taylor LLP. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review. Mark works from Dallas, Texas and takes on business matters across the region.
Mark is a founding member of Powers Taylor, LLP. In 2005, he decided to pursue his passion of helping other individuals and small businesses by starting a boutique firm. Mark attended the University of Oklahoma where he received his bachelor’s degree in accounting. Before attending law school at the University of Texas, Mark became a certified public accountant. His practice areas include personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, and business litigation.
Mark has over 20 years of experience with plaintiff litigation. He has extensive experience litigating all types of auto accident claims such as motorcycle and 18-wheeler related accidents. In the past, Mark has also handled complex product liability cases involving children’s toys, home paper shredders, asbestos products, and safety products such as air masks and safety scissors. Through the years he has worked on many mass tort dockets, where large numbers of consumers have been injured by prescription drugs, medical devices, or other mass-produced medical products. Mark’s commercial litigation practice includes shareholder disputes, breach of contract, fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty cases. Additionally, he has significant experience in handling cases involving theft of trade secrets, commercial debt and judgment collection, non-compete agreements, and intellectual property disputes. Mark’s background in public accounting enables him to understand the financial and accounting issues that frequently arise in complex business litigation.
Mark is passionate about helping others seek justice. Whether it is representing a family that has lost a loved one or helping a business owner resolve a dispute, he is committed to providing an aggressive and client-centric approach to each case.
Professional History:
Kaeske Law Firm 1998-2004
Thompson & Knight 1997-1998
Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP 1995-1997
Supreme Court of Texas 1994-1995 (Briefing Attorney)
Professional Affiliations and Honors:
Listed in Texas Monthly and Texas Rising Stars Magazines, a Thomson Reuters service, “Texas Super Lawyer;” 2008-2015
National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers Award, 2013 and 2016
National Association of Distinguished Counsel "Nation's Top One Percent," 2015
Briefing Attorney for Justice John Cornyn, Texas Supreme Court; 1994-1995
Editor in Chief, Texas Law Review, University of Texas, at Austin, School of Law; 1993-1994
Presentations and Publications:
“Nursing Home Cases: You Can Still Do Them,” TTLA Best Kept Trial Secrets Seminar, 2014
“Nursing Home Litigation,” Big Country Trial Lawyers Luncheon, 2014
“Minority Shareholder Oppression No Longer a Viable Cause of Action after Ritchie,” Dallas Bar Association Headnotes, 2014
“Preparing Witnesses for Depositions,” Houston Law School CLE Program, 2003
“A Proposal to Limit Industrial Relocation Incentives,” Texas Law Review, Vol. 72, 1994
"The Role of Probate Lawyers in Nursing Home Litigation" CLE 2016
Mark's approach to business cases
Mark is a founding member of Powers Taylor, LLP. In 2005, he decided to pursue his passion of helping other individuals and small businesses by starting a boutique firm. Mark attended the University of Oklahoma where he received his bachelor’s degree in accounting. Before attending law school at the University of Texas, Mark became a certified public accountant. His practice areas include…
Clients Mark works with
Mark reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, litigation, and personal injury matters in Dallas and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Mark studied and practices
University of Texas School of Law
J.D. · 1994
University of Oklahoma
B.B.A. Accounting · 1981
Jurisdictions
Mark's state bar admissions
Colorado
1996 · ACTIVE
Texas
1995 · ACTIVE
Mark studied at J.D. in University of Texas School of Law and B.B.A. Accounting in University of Oklahoma.
Law school and academic background
Mark completed J.D. in University of Texas School of Law and B.B.A. Accounting in University of Oklahoma. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Mark runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Mark's legal honors and published work
Mark has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Peer Reviewed
Legal awards and honors
Peer Reviewed.
Affiliations
Mark's professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of Texas Texas Trial Lawyers Association Dallas Trial Lawyers Association Dallas Bar Association American Association for Justice
membership
Locations
Mark L. Taylor's office in Dallas
Mark's primary office is at Merit Tower, 12222 Merit Drive, Suite 1540, Dallas, TX, 75251. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Powers Taylor LLP
Merit Tower, 12222 Merit Drive, Suite 1540
Dallas, TX 75251
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Client reviews of Mark L. Taylor — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire Mark L. 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 Mark usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Mark charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mark'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; Mark will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Dallas, Texas
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 Mark
Mark 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. Mark confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Mark'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 Mark L. Taylor
How much does it cost to hire Mark for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Mark walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Mark offer a free consultation?
Mark charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mark's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Mark's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Texas 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. Mark gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Mark take my case if I'm outside Dallas?
Mark is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Mark 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 Mark?
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. Mark will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Mark accepting new business clients right now?
Mark'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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