Continuing a string of high-profile additions to its leadership and legal teams, regional powerhouse Parker McCay has announced that Carl Taylor has joined the firm as a Senior Associate in its Municipal and Government Practice Group.
Based in the firm’s Mount Laurel headquarters, Taylor arrives at a pivotal time for Parker McCay. The firm has recently undergone significant executive leadership transitions and received multiple accolades for its municipal work, including placing several attorneys on the 2025-2026 Best Lawyers in America list.
Taylor brings over 15 years of multifaceted legal experience to the firm. His background spans government law, school law, and complex litigation, having served both in large-firm environments and as a successful independent practitioner.
Most notably, Taylor’s career is defined by his extensive work within New Jersey’s municipal systems:
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County-Level Expertise: Served as Deputy County Counsel for Somerset County, representing the Agriculture Development Board and the Board of Construction Appeals.
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Prosecutorial Experience: Acted as the Municipal Prosecutor for over a dozen towns, including Bridgewater, Flemington, Bedminster, Bernardsville, and Middlesex Borough.
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Thought Leadership: A former Trustee of the Somerset County Bar Association, Taylor is a frequent lecturer on the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and education law.
“Carl’s broad and diverse legal background provides a well-rounded and practical perspective to our municipal clients,” the firm noted in a statement. “His passion for public service aligns perfectly with our mission to effect positive change within the communities we serve.”
A graduate of Rutgers University School of Law–Camden, Taylor currently resides in Burlington County with his wife and two daughters.
