Taylor D. Fawns

Taylor D. Fawns is an attorney with Kozak & Gayer in Augusta, Maine who represents health professionals and health care organizations in licensing, regulatory, and compliance matters. His practice also includes health care litigation, civil and probate disputes, contracts, policy work, privacy and security, employment issues, collections, financing, and real estate leases. The work requires careful attention to the governing law, factual record, deadlines, and practical consequences for the client.

Fawns earned a B.A., magna cum laude, in Philosophy from Asbury College in 1987 and a J.D., cum laude, from the University of Illinois College of Law in 2001. He also completed a surgical technology certificate in 1998. His education combines legal study with earlier clinical training that provides additional context for health care practice.

Fawns has represented health professionals in licensure matters and health organizations in regulatory, contractual, and litigation issues. His work includes HIPAA and privacy, subpoenas, employment, financing, reimbursement appeals, real estate arrangements, and other operational questions affecting providers. Across these matters, he evaluates the legal and factual issues that shape strategy, negotiation, and the available path toward resolution.

Taylor D. Fawns has been recognized by Best Lawyers for health care litigation in multiple years. His practice combines litigation skills, regulatory analysis, and familiarity with clinical settings to help health care clients manage disputes, compliance obligations, contracts, and professional-licensing concerns. This approach keeps legal strategy connected to the client’s practical objectives and the specific demands of each matter.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Kozak & Gayer, P.A.
• Member, Maine State Bar Association
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Member, American Health Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Maine
• Colorado

Education

• University of Illinois College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• Asbury College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) Magna Cum Laude

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