Ronald L. Taylor

Ronald L. Taylor is a managing member and trial lawyer at Taylor Jones Taylor, who serves clients across a wide range of legal matters. His practice includes business law, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, real estate law, corporate law, public sector litigation, plaintiff tort liability, and workers’ compensation. He has handled complex disputes with steady judgment and a practical approach. Clients rely on him for clear advice, careful preparation, and strong advocacy to protect rights, resolve problems, and help people move forward with confidence.

Ronald earned a B.A., magna cum laude, from Mississippi State University in 1964, where he was recognized through Delta Theta Phi, Phi Kappa Phi, and Omicron Delta Kappa. He later received his J.D. from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1970. This education gave him the legal knowledge, research skills, and disciplined training needed to handle difficult cases and guide clients through important decisions with clarity, care, and confidence.

Ronald has built a record of service in private practice and public roles since being admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1970. He was admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi in 1970, the U.S. Supreme Court in 1976, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in 1998. His legal career includes work as City Attorney for Horn Lake and Southaven, as well as service as Municipal Judge for Horn Lake.

Ronald L. Taylor has helped people facing injuries, criminal charges, family disputes, workplace claims, and business concerns throughout his career. He works to explain legal options in plain language, prepare each matter with care, and pursue fair outcomes for every client. His reported case, Brewer vs. Payne, 404 So.2d 1021 (1981), reflects his courtroom experience and commitment to legal advocacy. Whether handling negotiations or litigation, he focuses on providing clients with steady guidance, dependable representation, and trusted legal support in challenging situations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Member, Taylor Jones Taylor
• Member, Mississippi Bar Association
  
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Inns of Court
• Member, DeSoto County Bar Association
• Fellow, Mississippi Bar Foundation
• Member, Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Licensed State

• Mississippi

Education

• University of Mississippi School of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Mississippi State University
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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