Susan Taylor, the respected real estate attorney based in West Palm Beach, has joined Carlton Fields as a shareholder in the company’s West Palm division.
Taylor’s storied career
Practicing Law for almost 30 years, Taylor got her JD in Law at the Oklahoma City University School of Law. She then earned local respect around South Florida working as a cofounder of Perry and Taylor P.A. P&T is a law firm specializing in areas such as real estate development, land use and zoning regulations.
Taylor has assumed the position as of December 17, 2025.
“Taylor’s practice includes negotiating and drafting real estate contracts, conducting due diligence, managing entitlement and prospective use analyses, and shepherding projects through local government approvals,” Bloomberg Law reported. “She focuses on land use, zoning, and code enforcement, helping developers, builders, and individual property owners navigate regulatory processes.”
Carlton Fields long Florida history
Carlton Fields, founded by Giddings Mabry with help from his father (Milton Mabry) and Doyle Carlton (Florida’s 25th Governor), has been practicing law for over 120 years starting at their first and central Tampa office.
The firm has 12 offices reaching both California and the northeast, having developed a strong reputation in Florida. The firm was ranked as the 17th best law firm in Florida by the Vault.
Carlton’s strong history and foundation of prioritizing DEI allowed the company to house over 350 lawyers across their offices. Susan’s inclusion as a shareholder in the West Palm Beach division could lead to a stronger focus on these practices and brighter future for the firm.
