Nancy A. Taylor, a native San Diegan, is a graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist, a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and has been a named partner in the law firm of Hargreaves & Taylor since its inception in January 1996.
Over the years Nancy’s practice has transitioned from the litigation of family law matters to handling various methods of Consensual Dispute Resolution (CDR). She is not only a trained mediator, but is also a trained Collaborative attorney, having participated in numerous Collaborative cases. She has also trained as a settlement judge for the San Diego County Superior Family Law Courts. Her participation in the Collaborative process has resulted in a significant difference in how she practices and approaches all family law matters. Although a staunch supporter of the CDR process, she recognizes that there are instances where only litigation is the answer.
She is passionate about her work and enjoys working with other attorneys and their clients, assisting them in reaching an amicable resolve. Her approach to handling cases is to discourage ongoing animosity and encourage peaceful and productive communication between the parties, especially when children are involved transitioning from spouses to coparents.
Education: Undergraduate & Graduate
- Bachelor of Science in Business, emphasis Insurance, San Diego State University, 1979
- Juris Doctorate, University of San Diego, 1986
Awards
- Over the years consistently acknowledged in the following publications:
- Martindale Hubble
- Super Lawyers
- San Diego Lawyer
- San Diego Magazine - Top Lawyers
- San Diego Daily Transcript – Top Lawyers
Associations/Memberships
- San Diego County Family Law Bar Association
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers- Past member of the Board of Directors
- California Certified Family Law Specialist- Past member of the Board of Directors and lecturer
- Collaborative Practice San Diego- Past member of the Board of Directors and lecturer
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals- Lecturer
