Taylor M. Makson
Associate
- (617) 330-7173 (Direct)
- (617) 330-7550 (Fax)
Taylor Makson is an Associate in Rubin and Rudman’s Litigation department. She excels navigating the parameters of the law to achieve her clients’ goals, mapping creative strategies, crafting arguments, and collaborating with clients and colleagues across the firm.
As litigation can be a daunting situation for her clients, Taylor takes pride in demystifying the legal process and, if possible, negotiating dispute resolution prior to trial or even before filing a complaint. At the beginning of a matter, she listens to clients describe the issues and their objectives, then devises a strategy that she believes will help them achieve that end.
Taylor began her career as an assistant district attorney in the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office where she conducted more than 30 jury trials in district and superior court. She prosecuted high-risk cases of domestic violence, as well as cases involving firearms and illegal narcotics. She has experience examining civilian and police witnesses, as well as expert witnesses.
After five years at the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Taylor transitioned to private practice. She is experienced in providing legal representation and advice to clients from initial demand for settlement through to trial in a variety of cases including contract disputes, wage and hour claims, consumer protection claims, and real estate and landlord/tenant disputes, as well as criminal matters, including 209A abuse prevention orders and 258E harassment prevention orders.
Taylor is comfortable and confident in the courtroom. She does not get rattled by a judge’s questions or opposing counsel’s concerns and knows the importance of navigating the court’s expectations to obtain the most favorable outcome for the client.
Recognition and Awards
- Public Interest Designation Fellow at Boston College Law School
- Scott Harshbarger Award of Public Service
Professional and Community Involvement
- Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
- Member, Women’s Bar Association
- Member, Boston Bar Association