Taylor, James F.

PRACTICE DESCRIPTION

Mr. Tanner’s practice is concentrated 100% in construction law, which includes lien claims and defense, defect claims and defense, bond claims and defense, and insurance claims and defense. Mr. Tanner represents owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers.

Mr. Tanner is Board Certified by the Florida Bar as a Construction Law Specialist.

BAR ADMISSIONS

• 2004 Florida Bar
• 2001 District of Columbia Bar
• 2000 Maryland Bar (inactive)
  

COURT ADMISSIONS

Mr. Tanner currently represents clients in cases in state courts throughout Florida. He is also admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

• American Bar Association (2000 – present)
• Florida Bar Association, Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section, Construction Law Committee (2007 to present)
• Broward County Bar Association (2004 to present)
• USGBC South Florida Chapter Green Schools Committee (2008 to present)
• Phi Beta Kappa
  

PUBLICATIONS

Mr. Tanner frequently writes case law updates for publication in the law firm’s newsletter.

PROFESSIONAL INTEREST

Topics in which Mr. Tanner has a special professional interest are Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and the impact that climate change may have on the construction industry in South Florida.

EDUCATION

• 1999, Juris Doctor, American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, D.C.
• 1996, BA Economics with honors, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
  

OTHER HISTORY

While attending law school, Mr. Tanner was a staff member to the National Bioethics Advisory Committee, a blue-ribbon committee created by President Clinton.

PERSONAL

• Married with two children who are the center of his universe
• Member, Gracie jiu jitsu school, Fort Lauderdale, Florida