
Stephen Taylor, J.D., LL.M., serves as Tax Attorney at The Stanley Laman Group, which he joined in 2016. Stephen works as an attorney for Laman Law, LLC, providing specialized legal counsel on estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, income tax planning, and business succession for the firm's ultra-high-net-worth clients.
Stephen's practice focuses on sophisticated estate structures, charitable gift planning, estate administration, tax return preparation, and business agreements. He coordinates closely with the firm's investment management and financial planning teams to ensure tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies that align with clients' investment objectives and family governance goals.
Prior to joining Stanley Laman Group, Stephen spent over five years in private law practice in the Philadelphia area, developing expertise in complex estate and tax matters for high-net-worth individuals and business owners.
Stephen earned his J.D. from Villanova University School of Law in 2010 and his LL.M. in Taxation from Villanova in 2011. During his academic career at Villanova, he was an active member of the Sports and Entertainment Law Journal, serving as Staff Writer and later Managing Editor. He earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Michigan in 2005.
Stephen is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, allowing him to serve clients across multiple jurisdictions with varying state tax and estate planning requirements.