Biography | Taylor J. Giles

Taylor Giles represents clients from individuals to large corporations in all aspects of civil litigation. His practice includes auto and trucking accidents, wrongful death, employment law, personal injury and general insurance defense. Taylor provides clients with timely and dynamic counsel to assist them in making well-informed decisions throughout the litigation process.

Prior to joining Wilson Elser, Taylor primarily represented governmental subdivisions across West Virginia. In that role, he handled a variety of claims, including constitutional violations, employment law, contract drafting and real estate matters.

Education

West Virginia University College of Law (J.D., 2023)
- Veterans Advocacy Clinic
West Virginia University (B.S. Journalism; B.A. Political Science, 2020)

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Virginia

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia

Professional Affiliations

West Virginia State Bar
Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia

Taylor J. Giles

Lee and Giles Obtain Dismissal for Chiropractor, Plaintiff Lacking an Expert

Matthew Lee (Partner-McLean, VA) and Taylor Giles (Associate-McLean, VA) prevailed on a demurrer (motion to dismiss) in Arlington County General District Court in a chiropractor malpractice case. Matt and Taylor argued that prior to requesting service of process upon the defendant, the plaintiff was required to obtain expert opinions that the firm’s client breached the standard of care, and that the breach was the proximate cause of the plaintiff’s alleged damages. The plaintiff failed to do so, and, at the start of trial, the Court granted the client’s motion to dismiss for failure to obtain the requisite expert opinions.

Matthew W. Lee and Taylor J. Giles