Russell Taylor
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026 About Russell Taylor
Russell Taylor is a lawyer based in Oklahoma City, OK and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Russell Taylor is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: McAfee & Taft A Professional Corporation
Education: University of Oklahoma, J.D., graduated 2018, University of Oklahoma, J.D., graduated 2018, University of Oklahoma, J.D., graduated 2018, University of Oklahoma, J.D., graduated 2018, University of Oklahoma, J.D., graduated 2018, University of Oklahoma, J.D., graduated 2018, University of Oklahoma, J.D., graduated 2018, University of Oklahoma, J.D., graduated 2018, and University of Oklahoma, J.D., graduated 2018
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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