Taville T. Francis

Taville is an integral part of the Public Finance and Economic Development Practice Group at Harris Beach Murtha, serving Buffalo, New York. She represents various clients, including state agencies, municipalities, Industrial Development Agencies, local development corporations, school districts, and other public entities, ensuring their needs are attentively addressed.

Before pursuing a legal career, Taville made significant contributions as a second-grade teacher at Hartford Public Schools. Her experience there fostered a deep passion for community service and cultivated her commitment to developing inclusive environments for students with disabilities.

While attending law school, Taville continued to contribute to the community through her work at Syracuse University College of Law’s Disability Rights Clinic. She helped in the representation of individuals facing disability discrimination, accessibility challenges, and employment discrimination in various courts.

During her academic journey, Taville enriched her legal acumen by acting as a research assistant to Professor Robin Malloy. She contributed to the editing of his Real Estate Transactions textbook and gained valuable insights. Her internship at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York involved researching criminal and civil cases, supporting trial preparation. Moreover, at the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office, she adeptly prepared court files, briefs, and discovery requests.