S. TAYLOR CHANEY
Taylor represents injured people through the challenges of being hurt through no fault of their own against large insurance companies with unlimited resources. Taylor's experience in trying cases, handling appeals, and service to his community as well as the legal profession, provides him with a unique perspective benefiting all of his clients.
Taylor began at the firm as its librarian, which combined well with his psychology background. He is uniquely able to identify when defense experts are using medical research dishonestly. His digital editing expertise simplifies complex medical and technical issues to help explain these issues to jurors, which helps clients obtain fair and just verdicts.
BAR ADMISSIONS:
State of Arkansas (2010)
United States District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas (2010)
Admitted Pro Hac Vice - Federal District Court of Montana - February 22, 2021
EDUCATION:
University of Tulsa College of Law, Tulsa, Oklahoma — Juris Doctor May 2009
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas — Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, May 2005
Member, Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity
Arkadelphia High School, Arkadelphia, AR - 2001
LEGAL AFFILIATIONS:
American Association for Justice
Member - 2011-present
Member, Young Lawyers Section - June, 2010
Member, House of Delegates District C-11 - June, 2014-June, 2020
Member, Legislation Committee, 90-95th Arkansas General Assembly - June 2014-present
Attendee, Inaugural Public Service Academy - 2019-2020
Member, Board of Governors District 11-BG - June, 2015-June, 2020
Member, Board of Trustees District C-7, C-8 - June, 2020-present
Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association
Member - 2010-present
Young Lawyers Section Chair - 2011-2012
President’s Award - 2018
Member, Board of Governors - April 2018-present
Publications Committee Co-Chair - Fall 2021-present
Inaugural Recipient of the Ruthanne Murphy Good Works Award - 2023
President’s Award - 2024
Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Model Jury Instructions - Civil
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Member, Racial Cultural & Diversity Committee - 2012-2017
Ward 1 Director, Arkadelphia City Board of Directors - July, 2016-March, 2025
Clark County Community Foundation
Board Member - 2011-2017
Noon Rotary Club of Arkadelphia, AR
Member, January 2010-August 2023
Board Member - June 2012-January 2020
Leadership Clark County, Class IV
Eagle Scout, Troop 24, Arkadelphia, Arkansas - March, 1999
