Meet Our Team

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Emily R. Taylor

Attorney & Owner

About Emily
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Mary K. Redwing

Associate Attorney

About Mary
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Jessica S. McElderry

Certified Paralegal and Estate Planning Coordinator

About Jessica

Michelle M. Franz

Paralegal

About Michelle
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Maddie Clock

Paralegal

About Maddie
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Teresa Valente

Team Assistant

About Teresa
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Emma Vytlacil

Paralegal

About Emma
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Jennifer Collins

Reception

About Jennifer
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Athena

Top Dog

About Athena
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Maddie Clock

Maddie joined the firm in the spring of 2025 as a Paralegal Intern while completing their Paralegal Certificate at Phoenix College. After a successful internship, they joined the practice as a Paralegal. Maddie is eager to continue learning and growing in our supportive environment. They graduated from Northern Arizona University with a B.S. in Political Science and a minor in Queer Studies. Their education and experiences have shaped the thoughtful and dedicated way they support, care for, and devote time to our clients.

What are some causes you care about?

LGBTQIA+ rights, bodily autonomy, accessible healthcare, and housing.

If we held an office talent show, you would wow everyone with:

My amateur juggling skills.

What inspires you most about your job?

The visible and real-life impact made on families. I am proud to be a part of an office that takes so much time, care, and attention to each client's needs.

What is your favorite way to spend a day out of the office?

My favorite place to be is at a Phoenix Mercury home game with my partner. We are new season ticket holders and are super stoked to cheer them on! I also enjoy playing pickleball with my family, listening to KJZZ on the radio, and playing board games with my pals.

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Emma Vytlacil

Emma grew up in Bentonville, Arkansas and then attended college at Missouri State University where she studied Business Management and Leadership. Throughout college, Emma found interest in the legal field and worked as a paralegal after graduating.

What are some causes you care about?

Mental health and eating disorder awareness

If we held an office talent show, you would wow everyone by:

Singing all roles to the song One Day More from the Les Misérables Musical :)

What inspires you most about your job?

The future is inevitable, and I think there is a lot of comfort that comes with being able to “control your future.” I am inspired to help others feel that way by helping with their planning needs!

What is your favorite way to spend a day out of the office?

My favorite way to spend a day out of the office when it isn’t a million degrees outside, is playing pickleball and hiking. I also love trying new foods, scrap booking, and going to different workout classes!

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