James Danforth Taylor

Background

Taylor, James Danforth was born on April 27, 1954 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. Son of William George and Marit Gertrude (Danforth) Taylor.

Education

Bachelor, St. Olaf College, 1976. Juris Doctor, University South Dakota, 1982.

Career

From associate to partner, Tinan, Smith & Taylor, Mitchell, South Dakot, 1982-1987; sole practice, Mitchell, 1987-1989; president, shareholder, Taylor & Miskimins Professional Corporation, Mitchell, since 1989. Board directors Mitchell Area Adjustment Training Center, 1983-1990, MAATC Foundation, 1989-1996.

Achievements

• James Danforth Taylor has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Methodist Hospital, Mitchell, 1989-1991, Mitchell Public Library., since 1988, Queen of Peach Hospital, since 1991. Member American Bar Association, South Dakota Bar Association, Davison County Bar Association (president 1985-1997), Kiwanis (board directors 1984-1985), Masons, Shriners.

Interests

• Avocations: upland game bird and waterfowl hunting, gardening.

Connections

Married Margo Joyce Oakland, December 29, 1979. Children: Adrienne, Danforth, Victoria.

Father:

William George Taylor

Mother:

Marit Gertrude (Danforth) Taylor

Spouse:

Margo Joyce Oakland

child:

Victoria Taylor

child:

Adrienne Taylor

child:

Danforth Taylor