Stephen Taylor

Shareholder @Winstead PC

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US

Stephen\'s practice is primarily focused on business, health care, and real estate litigation. Recent matters include:Obtained significant seven-figure jury verdict for landowner in lawsuit filed against title insurer for breaches of title policy and insurance code violations.Obtained seven-figure judgment for client against former spouse for breach of promissory note and fraudulent transfers of assets.Represented owner of multi-billion dollar real estate development company in relation to breach of fiduciary duty and fraud claims against co-owner and for split-up of company.Represented regional consulting firm in breach of trade secrets and violation of restrictive covenants case; obtained injunction prohibiting former employee from using client trade secrets and enforcing restrictive covenants.Represented co-owner of commercial construction company in dispute over ownership of company; obtained significant seven-figure settlement.Defended directors and officers of publicly traded company against claims by a bankruptcy trustee for alleged breaches of fiduciary duties and seeking damages from clients in excess of $30 million; obtained favorable summary judgment rulings which led to favorable settlement.Represented commercial real estate developer at trial of lawsuit brought by shareholders claiming securities fraud and breaches of fiduciary duties and seeking $24 million in alleged damages.Defended construction manager against a $4 million claim by owner for damages related to construction of dual-branded hotel and conference center; secured high six-figure settlement payment for client.Represented large physician group in lawsuit against its former billing services provider; after prevailing on summary judgment, obtained seven-figure settlement. Defended owner of physician group in lawsuit brought by co-owner alleging various breaches of fiduciary duties and seeking damages in excess of $3 million; resolved dispute with a walk-away settlement.

Texas Tech University School of Law

J.D.

Oklahoma State University

BS in Business Administration, Accounting