About - Carl Taylor Law Firm, LLC
Carl's Credentials
With over 15 years of experience in family law, Carl Taylor brings extensive expertise to his practice. He is the author of several books including Happily EVEN After: the Guide to Divorce in New Jersey (3rd edition), Personal Divorce for Business Owners, and Building a Matrimonial Practice. His work has been published in the New Jersey Law Journal and Family Lawyer Magazine, where he wrote pioneering articles on topics like cryptocurrency in divorce.
Carl's career includes serving as a named partner at Cooper, Cottell, and Taylor in Somerville, Deputy County Counsel for Somerset County, and municipal prosecutor for multiple towns. He has represented clients in New Jersey's State, Federal, and Appellate courts, with particular expertise in business litigation and complex divorce matters.
A trained mediator and former law clerk in the Superior Court Family Division, Carl is active in the legal community as a former Trustee of the Somerset County Bar Association and member of the New Jersey State Bar Association. He brings this wealth of experience to every case, focusing on efficient, settlement-minded representation while protecting his clients' business and personal interests.
A graduate of Rutgers School of Law, Carl lives in Central New Jersey with his family. When not practicing law, he enjoys writing fiction and collaborating with other business owners and creatives.
Years Experience
Dedicated to family law and helping clients navigate complex legal matters.
Carl's Legal Philosophy
Carl founded his firm with a specific mission: to assist local families, and particularly local business owners in navigating the complexities of divorce and family law.
Carl has successfully served numerous clients seeking reliable legal representation in such matters. Tough, but never aggressive for its own sake, Carl considers the cost of legal fees in the analysis of every matter and in counseling his clients toward favorable outcomes. He often counsels clients to think of their divorce itself as a sort of business transaction, so that emotions do not cloud a proper analysis of strategy. He reminds his clients that while they are fighting for a larger portion of the marital "pie," that same pie is shrinking all the time due to legal fees, expert fees, and court costs, not to mention the time lost and emotional toll of scorched-earth litigation.
A hallmark of Carl's representation is regular communication with clients and providing regular status updates. Carl endeavors to return all client calls within twenty-four hours, and often far sooner. Carl believes strong communication is one of the keys to obtaining a favorable outcome.
Response Time
Committed to timely communication and client updates.
Awards
Carl has been nominated as a Super Lawyer's Rising Star attorney each and every year between 2014-2023*.
Appellate Cases
Years Rising Star
Consistently recognized for excellence in legal practice.
Publications
- Divorce in the Age of Bitcoin – Article, Family Lawyer Magazine
- Happily Even After: the Guide to Divorce in New Jersey – Book, currently in 3rd edition.
- Building a Matrimonial Law Practice – Book.
- Utilizing Civil Litigation Techniques in the Matrimonial Law Setting – Article, Family Lawyer Magazine.
- Navigating Palimony Law in 2013 – Article, New Jersey Law Journal.
- New Jersey OPRA Law Comes of Age – Article (co-authored), New Jersey Law Journal
- Former Household Members as Domestic Violence Victims – Article, New Jersey Law Journal
- The Impact of Personal Injury Awards on New Jersey Divorces – Article, New Jersey Law Journal
Published Books
Author of multiple books and articles on family law.
Take the First Step?
Schedule a Flat Rate $250.00 Consultation with the firm and receive a 1-2 hour strategy session with Carl and a complementary copy of his book "Happily Even After: the Guide to Divorce in New Jersey.
