It’s the 12 Days of Ballotpedia! Your gift powers the trusted, unbiased information voters need heading into 2026. Donate now!
Richard D. Taylor
Richard D. Taylor is a federal bankruptcy judge for the United States bankruptcy court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas. He was first appointed to the court on January 3, 2003, and his current term will expire on January 2, 2031.[1][2][3]
Education
Taylor received an undergraduate degree from Centenary College and a J.D. from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.[4]
Career
Taylor began his career at Friday Eldredge & Clark in 1980, where the main focus of his practice was in bankruptcy law. In 1985, he was elevated to the ranks of the firm's partnership, where he remained until he was appointed to the bench. During his time as a judge, Taylor has served as an adjunct law professor at his alma mater, the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, as well as at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.[5]
See also
- United States bankruptcy court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
- United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
- United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit
External links
|
Officeholder United States Bankruptcy Court Eastern And Western Districts of Arkansas |
Footnotes
- ↑ United States Courts, Judicial Milestones: March 2003
- ↑ United States Courts, The Third Branch Newsletter, February 2010 Scroll to page 8
- ↑ U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern & Western District of Arkansas, "Homepage," accessed March 27, 2017
- ↑ Judge Profile: Richard D. Taylor
- ↑ University of Arkansas at Little Rock: Federal Courts Externship Listings (Judge Bio)
Federal courts:
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Arkansas, Western District of Arkansas • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Arkansas, Western District of Arkansas
State courts:
Arkansas Supreme Court • Arkansas Court of Appeals • Arkansas Circuit Courts • Arkansas District Courts • Arkansas City Courts
State resources:
Courts in Arkansas • Arkansas judicial elections • Judicial selection in Arkansas
