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Taylor Klavan, General Attorney in Houston, Texas

Over 11 years of legal practice · focused on General, Government, and Tax

ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP

Houston, TX

Practicing general in Houston since 2015.

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Taylor Klavan is a shareholder based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on General, Government, and Tax. Taylor has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Based in
Houston, TX
Experience
over 11 years
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General · Government · Tax
  • Handles General, Government, and Tax matters from Houston, TX.
  • Over 11 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Taylor Klavan: Taylor Klavan is a shareholder based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on General, Government, and Tax. Taylor has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Taylor takes on

Taylor concentrates on general, government, and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Taylor handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

General cases in Houston, Texas

Taylor takes general matters in Houston, 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 Taylor agrees to represent you.

Government cases in Houston, Texas

Taylor takes government matters in Houston, 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 Taylor agrees to represent you.

Tax cases in Houston, Texas

Taylor takes tax matters in Houston, 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 Taylor agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Taylor Klavan — general lawyer in Houston

Taylor Klavan is a shareholder based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on General, Government, and Tax. Taylor has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Taylor Klavan focuses her practice on tax issues relating to public finance. She provides guidance as tax counsel on virtually all types of tax-advantaged state and local debt, including governmental financings, financings for 501(c)(3) organizations, financings in the airport and transportation sector, affordable housing facilities financings, and financings for solid waste disposal facilities and sewage facilities for large utilities and industrial operations. She collaborates with investment banker clients to develop innovative, tax-compliant strategies for structuring and marketing tax-exempt transactions, seeking to ensure that deals comply with the federal tax requirements while also helping stakeholders pursue their end-goals.

Taylor also has considerable experience with post-issuance compliance for tax-advantaged bonds, including private business use and private payment analyses, arbitrage issues in new money issuances, refunding and multipurpose bond issues, multipurpose issue allocations, and compliance with remedial action regulations. She frequently interacts with the Internal Revenue Service on behalf of clients in voluntary closing agreement program requests, audits of tax-exempt finance transactions, and private letter ruling requests.

Concentrations

•Complex project financings
•Airport special financings
•Stadium financings
•Tax-exempt debt
•501 (c)(3) organization financings
•Hospital and health care financings
•Senior living financings and restructurings
•University and college financings
•Charter school financings
•Workforce and middle income housing financings
•Multi-source financing for multi-family housing
•Working capital financing
•Use of swaps as hedges in public finance transactions

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, “Ones to Watch”
•Public Finance Law, 2023-2025
•Tax Law, 2023-2025
•Real Estate & Infrastructure, 2022-2023
•Listed, The Texas Lawyer, “Rising Stars,” 2024
•Listed, The Bond Buyer, “Rising Stars,” 2023

Taylor's approach to general cases

Taylor Klavan focuses her practice on tax issues relating to public finance. She provides guidance as tax counsel on virtually all types of tax-advantaged state and local debt, including governmental financings, financings for 501(c)(3) organizations, financings in the airport and transportation sector, affordable housing facilities financings, and financings for solid waste disposal facilities…

The kind of cases Taylor takes

Taylor reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, government, and tax matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • American University Washington College of Law J.D. American University Washington College of Law M.B.A.

  • University of Houston B.B.A. magna cum laude

Jurisdictions

Taylor's state bar admissions

  • Texas

    2022 · ACTIVE

  • District of Columbia

    2016 · ACTIVE

  • Maryland

    2015 · ACTIVE

Taylor studied at — in American University Washington College of Law J.D. American University Washington College of Law M.B.A. and — in University of Houston B.B.A. magna cum laude.

Law school and academic background

Taylor completed — in American University Washington College of Law J.D. American University Washington College of Law M.B.A. and — in University of Houston B.B.A. magna cum laude. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Taylor runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Taylor Klavan's office in Houston

Taylor's primary office is at 1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 1700, Houston, TX, 77002. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 1700

Houston, TX 77002

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Hiring guide

How to hire Taylor Klavan — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Taylor usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Taylor charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Taylor'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; Taylor will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a general attorney in Houston, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many general 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 Taylor

Taylor discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every general 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. Taylor confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Taylor's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Taylor Klavan

  • How much does it cost to hire Taylor for a general case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Taylor walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Taylor offer a free consultation?

    Taylor charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Taylor's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Taylor's current terms during booking.

  • How long do general cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple general 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. Taylor gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Taylor take my case if I'm outside Houston?

    Taylor 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 — Taylor 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 Taylor?

    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. Taylor will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Taylor accepting new general clients right now?

    Taylor's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

General attorneys serving Houston, Dallas and Austin in Texas

Taylor handles general matters throughout Texas. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified general attorneys in that community.

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