From working at the prestigious Cochran Firm, Dothan PC to opening his own practice, Farrest has represented clients large and small for nearly 27 years.
He has successfully litigated cases in numerous jurisdictions. Many of Taylor’s winning verdicts have been in excess of $1 million. For example, he was lead counsel in an environmental class-action lawsuit that resulted in a $430 million verdict for his clients; in another proceeding, again as lead counsel, he won a $25 million verdict for his client in a wrongful death case.
Professional Recognitions
- AV Rated Attorney (highest possible rating) by Martindale Hubble
- President's Award, The Cochran Firm - 2010
- One of Three Finalists - 2008 National Trial Lawyer of the Year, Public Justice Foundation
- "Decision of the Week," the National Law Journal - May 20 - 27, 2002 (Walker v. GuideOne Specialty Mutual Insurance Company)
Professional Involvement
- Alabama State Bar, 1991 - present
- Virginia State Bar, 1992 - present
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1994 - present
- West Virginia State Bar, 2009 - present
Education
- Florida State University College of Law, 1990
- Juris Doctor Degree with High Honors
- Awarded Good Gulfstream Scholarship
- University of Virginia, 1982-1986
- Master of Science in Chemistry
- University of Alabama, 1978-1982
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
