FARREST TAYLOR
OF COUNSEL
PHONE: (334) 673-1555
FAX: (334) 699-7229
OFFICE: Dothan, Alabama
WEBSITE: www.cochranfirmdothan.com
Of counsel with The Cochran Firm – Dothan, Farrest Taylor has litigated a wide variety of cases and has been involved in some of the country’s most significant high-profile environmental cases. Farrest’s practice focuses on appellate advocacy, environmental litigation, complex litigation, and personal injury. During his 20 years of practice, Farrest has written hundreds of legal briefs addressing a wide variety of issues. He has served as lead counsel in complex cases in several jurisdictions. In 2007, Farrest was co-lead counsel for an environmental case against E.I. DuPont which resulted in a $390 million jury verdict, the largest consumer verdict for that year.
HONORS & AWARDS
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Nominee for The Public Justice Foundation’s Trial Lawyer of the Year Award for his work on the environmental case against E.I. DuPont, 2008
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Farrest is licensed to practice law in Alabama, Virginia and West Virginia. Other associations include:
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Alabama State Bar Association
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West Virginia State Bar Association
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Virginia State Bar Association
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Association of Trial Lawyers of America
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Alabama Trial Lawyers Association
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Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
EDUCATION
J.D., Florida State University College of Law
M.S., University of Virginia
B.S., University of Alabama