Tracey L. Taylor, Esq. has long been regarded as a top Cape Cod litigation lawyer by both her peers and her clients.  Her general practice law firm serves Cape Cod, the Islands and southeastern Massachusetts (Barnstable, Nantucket and Plymouth counties).  Attorney Taylor has extensive experience in civil litigation, real estate sales and disputes, probate of estates, divorce/family law, wills and trusts, family law and business law.

Education

Attorney Taylor is a lifelong resident of Cape Cod. She attended Barnstable High School, graduated from Dartmouth College in 1987 and earned her J.D. from Boston College Law School in 1993.  She is admitted to practice in all Massachusetts state courts as well as the U. S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

Areas of Practice

Attorney Taylor has a long track record of success representing both individuals and businesses in a wide variety of civil actions, which has resulted in her reputation as a top Cape Cod litigation lawyer.  Types of cases she has handled include:  real estate disputes, eminent domain challenges, breach of contract actions, personal injury claims, probate of estates, will contests, guardianships, divorces, zoning matters and administrative appeals.  Appellate work is one of Attorney Taylor’s favorite practice areas as she enjoys legal research and writing as well as oral argument.

Attorney Taylor is also a licensed real estate broker in Massachusetts.

Notable Successes

One of Attorney Taylor’s most notable successes is a 2007 judgment in excess of $775,000 in an eminent domain action against the Town of Barnstable, which was reported in Massachusetts Lawyers’ Weekly.  In that case, Attorney Taylor represented a client whose property was taken by eminent domain without adequate compensation.  Attorney Taylor overcame numerous attempts by the Town to dismiss the case before prevailing at trial.  The Town of Barnstable never made a single settlement offer in that case.

Community Roles

A resident of Barnstable, Attorney Taylor currently serves as President of the Dartmouth College Club of Cape Cod. She is also Dartmouth’s long time District Enrollment Director for Cape Cod and the Islands.  In the past, Attorney Taylor served as both a Director and Vice President of the Hyannisport Club and Director of the Barnstable Historical Society.