ROSENBAUM & TAYLOR, P.C. - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Attorney
- Associate Attorney at Rosenbaum & Taylor
Leslie Luke is an associate attorney at Rosenbaum & Taylor, P.C. Leslie represents both businesses and individuals on a variety of legal issues, including personal injury, Labor Law, wrongful death, products liability, premises liability, property damage and contract and commercial disputes. She represents clients including property managers, property owners, real estate developers, service providers, maintenance companies, product manufacturers, construction companies, security companies and elevator companies. Leslie handles all aspects of civil litigation, including investigating claims, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, and drafting and arguing motions. Leslie has written and argued appeals in the Appellate Division of the Second Department. Leslie also maintains a transactional practice, assisting clients by drafting, negotiating and interpreting contracts, handling mechanic's liens and reviewing insurance coverage issues.
Born and raised in Maryland, Leslie has been with Rosenbaum & Taylor, P.C. since 2013.
Education
Bachelor of Arts degree from Hampton University
Juris Doctorate degree from American University, Washington College of Law
Job Titles:
- Founding Partners of Rosenbaum & Taylor
Dara L. Rosenbaum is one of the founding partners of Rosenbaum & Taylor, P.C. Dara represents both individuals and businesses on a variety of legal issues, including contract negotiation and drafting, business disputes, personal injury, wrongful death, Labor Law, products liability, mechanic's liens, property damage and insurance. She counsels and advises individuals and businesses on transactional matters and represents them in lawsuits, whether they need to sue, or are being sued.
Dara handles all aspects of civil litigation from investigation to trial to appeal, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions and drafting and arguing motions and appeals. Whether she is handling complex litigation or a more straight forward business deal, Dara focuses on meeting her clients' needs and works efficiently to achieve the results they desire.
Experience
Dara, a native New Yorker, began her legal career at a small litigation firm in downtown Manhattan where she represented individuals and businesses in a variety of commercial disputes and property damage and personal injury lawsuits.
Dara next joined a mid-sized firm in New York City where she first met Scott Taylor and worked on a team with him, representing individuals and businesses throughout New York.
After almost ten years at that firm, Dara and Scott moved on to form their own law firm, Rosenbaum & Taylor, P.C., taking the opportunity to build a firm based on their skills, principles and dedication to quality. The firm's commitment to developing a highly individualized and effective legal strategy for each client has driven Rosenbaum & Taylor, P.C.'s growth. Rosenbaum & Taylor, P.C. proudly counts business owners, entrepreneurs, building owners, real estate developers, management companies, shopping mall operators, contractors, elevator companies, personal service companies, wedding vendors, security companies, trucking companies and bus companies among its clients and friends.
Education
J.D., Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia (2000)
B.A., The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland (1997)
Job Titles:
- Founding Partners of Rosenbaum & Taylor
Scott Taylor is one of the founding partners of Rosenbaum & Taylor, P.C. Scott represents both businesses and individuals on a variety of legal issues, including litigation, business disputes, contract drafting and negotiating, personal injury, wrongful death, Labor Law, products liability, property damage, and insurance. Scott counsels and advises his clients on transactional matters and represents them in lawsuits, whether they are suing or being sued. Scott handles all aspects of civil litigation from investigation to trial to appeal, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions and drafting and arguing motions and appeals. Scott has extensive experience trying cases in the Supreme and Civil Courts of New York and the Federal Courts in the Eastern and Southern Districts. He has written and argued appeals in the Appellate Divisions of the First and Second Department and in the Court of Appeals.
Scott is a zealous advocate for his clients, whether negotiating a contract or arguing a legal issue in court. Scott works with his clients to assure that they receive the support and representation they require. Scott has reviewed, drafted and negotiated countless contracts over his many years of practice. With a focus on strong communication and smart strategy, he helps all of his clients achieve their objectives.
Scott's clients include insurance companies, elevator companies, building owners, building management companies, security companies, transportation companies, construction companies and contractors, product manufacturers, municipalities, and individuals.
Experience
Scott Taylor, a native New Yorker, began his legal career at a small commercial litigation firm in Manhattan where he represented businesses in a variety of commercial disputes and lawsuits, including debt collection.
Scott then became a law secretary to a judge in New York City, where he obtained experience in a wide range of legal matters. There he gained insight into how the courts work and how judges think and decide legal disputes.
Scott next joined a mid-sized civil litigation law firm in midtown Manhattan. Scott was a partner at that firm for over 20 years, handling and trying cases in all areas of civil litigation. It was at this firm where Scott began working with Dara Rosenbaum, with whom he ultimately started Rosenbaum & Taylor, P.C.
Scott is proud of Rosenbaum & Taylor's commitment to providing the highest level of legal representation to all of its clients.
Education
J.D., Brooklyn Law School (1982)
B.S., Syracuse University, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications (1977)