Taylor Payne is an associate attorney at Shelby Roden. She focuses her practice on complex litigation and mass torts, with a primary specialization in representing individuals and families affected by asbestos exposure, including those diagnosed with mesothelioma. To date, Taylor has successfully recovered over $25 million for her clients, navigating the complexities of toxic tort litigation to ensure those harmed by corporate negligence receive the compensation they deserve.
In addition to her extensive work in asbestos exposure cases, she is actively involved in Camp Lejeune water contamination claims, and has provided key support in high-profile matters such as the Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Provider Antitrust litigation and settlement. Her practice also includes talc litigation involving Johnson & Johnson.
Taylor joined the firm as a law clerk in 2020 and transitioned to her role as an associate attorney in 2022. She earned her J.D. from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University and her B.S. in Psychology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She is admitted to practice in Alabama, New York, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.