Experience

Sivyer, Barlow, Watson & Haughey, PA

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Daniel K. Taylor represents individuals and businesses in disputes ranging from simple breach of contract actions to complex multi-million dollar class action lawsuits. Dan has successfully litigated a wide variety of business disputes including breach of contract, commercial landlord tenant, class actions, construction defects, deceptive and unfair business practices, fraud, governmental investigations, non-compete/non-solicitation, tortious interference, and trade secrets. He has also acted as outside general counsel to a variety of businesses including closely held corporations, e-commerce retailers, a Florida based furniture retailer, and a national fitness chain.



Bartlett Loeb Hinds and Thompson, P.A.

• Senior Counsel

  • Jan 2022 - Jul 2022



Englander and Fischer, LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Apr 2014 - Dec 2021

  Represent and strategically advise a diverse group of Florida and nationwide businesses in complex business transactions, complex business litigation, class actions, governmental investigations, and overall business affairs to maximize profit and minimize legal exposure under Florida and federal consumer protection statutes and regulations. Draft and review contracts, promotional copy, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, settlement documents, corporate governance documents, and commercial leases for several large Florida corporations.



Law Office of Daniel K. Taylor / Hubel & Taylor Ltd.

• Principal / Managing Partner

  • Jun 2009 - Apr 2014

  Founded a civil litigation and state and federal criminal defense practice over the ten county Chicago metropolitan area. Managed multiple employees and contract attorneys by conducting daily organizational meetings, setting goals, reviewing progress, coordinating daily court coverage, and facilitating the achievement of the firm’s short and long term objectives.Represented and advised dozens of local businesses in day to day legal affairs, litigation, and long term strategic planning. Reviewed and drafted contracts, leases, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, and settlement documents.Drafted hundreds of pre and post trial motions, legal memoranda, and negotiated hundreds of case files to successful settlement. Conducted hundreds of hearings and dozens of bench and jury trials on a variety of traffic, misdemeanor, felony, tort, and breach of contract matters.



North Central College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lecturer in Political Science

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2013

  Adjunct Faculty and Mock Trial Coach. I taught an intensive and comprehensive course detailing civil and criminal trial procedures and the Federal Rules of Evidence within the context of the American Mock Trial Association's annual competitions. Focused on proper trial techniques by incorporating the latest psychological trends, decorum, and communication skills to a fast paced and intensive mock trial problem. Adjunct Faculty and Mock Trial Coach. I taught an intensive and comprehensive course detailing civil and criminal trial procedures and the Federal Rules of Evidence within the context of the American Mock Trial Association's annual competitions. Focused on proper trial techniques by incorporating the latest psychological trends, decorum, and communication skills to a fast paced and intensive mock trial problem.



Kililis, Ridings, and Vonau, P.C.

• Associate Attorney

  • Jul 2007 - Jun 2009

  Managed all civil and criminal files in a four county Chicago metropolitan area. Conducted 4 jury trials and dozens of bench trials on a wide variety of criminal and civil cases ranging from breach of contract, tort, misdemeanor, and felony criminal cases. Drafted hundreds of motions and dozens of interrogatories, answers, and replies in accordance with the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure and Criminal Procedure. Conducted legal research and drafted legal memoranda on a variety of contract, real estate, personal injury, criminal, tort, post-judgment, and family law issues. Reviewed and thoroughly investigated voluminous case files, discovery, conducted depositions, and reviewed deposition transcripts in preparation for litigation.



McHenry County State's Attorney

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant State's Attorney

  • 2006 - 2007

  Litigated dozens of jury and bench trials on cases ranging from traffic to felony offenses.Conducted thorough review of investigation case files in conjunction with law enforcement officers in order to facilitate successful prosecutions. Negotiated hundreds of cases to successful resolution resulting in pleas of guilty and criminal convictions. Interviewed and prepared witnesses for trial, and counseled crime victims on methods of restitution. Litigated dozens of jury and bench trials on cases ranging from traffic to felony offenses.Conducted thorough review of investigation case files in conjunction with law enforcement officers in order to facilitate successful prosecutions. Negotiated hundreds of cases to successful resolution resulting in pleas of guilty and criminal convictions. Interviewed and prepared witnesses for trial, and counseled crime victims on methods of restitution.



Cook County State's Attorney's Office

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 Law Clerk

  • 2005 - 2006



Illinois House of Representatives

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legislative Analyst

  • Jan 2003 - Aug 2003

  Staff and caucus liaison to all 12 Illinois public universities, dozens of community colleges, and various advocacy groups. Drafted over 50 legislative and fiscal briefs reviewing proposed legislation and provided recommendations to senior staff and Illinois State Representatives. Cultivated valuable relationships and contacts with a variety of lobbyists, elected officials, staff members, government employees, and private citizens to further the caucus agenda. Staff and caucus liaison to all 12 Illinois public universities, dozens of community colleges, and various advocacy groups. Drafted over 50 legislative and fiscal briefs reviewing proposed legislation and provided recommendations to senior staff and Illinois State Representatives. Cultivated valuable relationships and contacts with a variety of lobbyists, elected officials, staff members, government employees, and private citizens to further the caucus agenda.



Illinois State Senate

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Illinois Legislative Staff Intern / Appropriations Analyst

  • Aug 2001 - Aug 2002

  Primary caucus liaison to 5 Illinois executive agencies. Drafted comprehensive fiscal reports detailing prior fiscal trends, line item spending, and comparative state and federal trends to senior staff and Senators. Advised senior staff and Senators during committee and floor debates. Primary caucus liaison to 5 Illinois executive agencies. Drafted comprehensive fiscal reports detailing prior fiscal trends, line item spending, and comparative state and federal trends to senior staff and Senators. Advised senior staff and Senators during committee and floor debates.