Attorney Profile
A Strong Track Record and Full-Service Approach
In 2002, an antitrust complaint filed by numerous states against the maker of George Foreman grills concluded with an $8.2 million agreement handled for Florida by then Assistant Attorney General Eric T. Taylor.
Eric T. Taylor has outstanding qualifications and nearly 27 years' experience serving the people of the Tampa Bay area and statewide Florida. He is a former Hillsborough County prosecutor and attorney with strong community focus. The George Foreman grills antitrust settlement — along with successful outcomes earned in many eminent domain, and personal injury cases — demonstrates Mr. Taylor's proven ability to succeed in negotiation or at trial when the stakes are high. To learn more about his background and accomplishments, you can follow the link below to a detailed profile.
Today, Eric T. Taylor leads a determined legal team dedicated to obtaining justice for all types of people. We cannot be intimidated by complex cases or powerful adversaries. Equally important, we are friendly, accessible people with genuine concern for all our clients. We have built a reputation for earning our clients’ trust and providing caring service to help solve difficult problems.
It is reasonable to want an attorney who is patient and attentive with you, yet capable of working forcefully and relentlessly on your behalf. If you are in the Tampa Bay area and in need of a law firm experienced in handling eminent domain, criminal defense, and personal injury cases, we encourage you to contact us for a free consultation on an issue you face today.
Background
Law Office of Eric T. Taylor, P.A. (2003-Present) Tampa, Florida
- Became one of the few black attorneys in the United States to own his own law firm. Approximately 3% of attorneys in the U.S. are African American and own or have part ownership in a law firm.
- Firm’s focus is to provide fair, honest legal representation to people from all walks of life, regardless of race, gender, religion, or sexual preference.
Senior Assistant Attorney General of Florida (2001-2003) Orlando, Florida
- Eminent Domain and Antitrust cases
- Handled Antitrust complaint filed by multiple states against the maker of George Foreman grills on behalf of the state of Florida. Resulted in a $8.2 million settlement
- Handled Antitrust complaint against three companies rigging bids on Lee County property tax certificates. All three were charged, 19 others ordered to pay $604,500 settlement.
Lead Trial Attorney, State Attorney’s Office 13th Judicial Circuit (1997-2000) Tampa, Florida
- Appointed to handle capital sex cases for the State Attorney’s Office
- Appointment for capital cases requires experienced legal professionals to have at least five years experience in criminal litigation, experience utilizing expert witnesses and evidence, lead trial experience in at least nine state or federal jury trials of serious cases, and at least two years continuing education courses for defense of capital cases.
Memberships/Organizations:
- U.S. Middle District of Florida – Serves the people of Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando, Fort Myers, Ocala, and surrounding municipalities
- Hillsborough County Bar Association – Comprised of more than 3,700 lawyers and legal professionals in Hillsborough County
- George Edgecomb Bar Association (GEBA) – Founded in 1982, Tampa’s largest voluntary bar association comprised of predominantly black attorneys
Education
- University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 1996 J.D. Currently ranked 47th nationally among America's top tier law schools by U.S. News
- University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 1992 B.A.