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Nashville
staylor@bassberry.com
https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/taylor-t-stephen-c/
Steve Taylor’s corporate, securities and financial institutions practice includes insurance and bank regulatory matters and corporate transactions as well as general corporate representations.
Prior to joining the firm, Steve served as Associate General Counsel of First American Corporation, a multistate bank and insurance holding company.
Steve Taylor’s corporate, securities and financial institutions practice includes insurance and bank regulatory matters and corporate transactions as well as general corporate representations.
Prior to joining the firm, Steve served as Associate General Counsel of First American Corporation, a multistate bank and insurance holding company.
Steve’s practice involves:
Steve currently chairs the firm’s Investment Committee.
Nashville Bar Association
Tennessee Bar Association
American Bar Association
The District of Columbia Bar
The Federation of Regulatory Counsel — Board of Directors (former member)
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
Steve Taylor’s corporate, securities and financial institutions practice includes insurance and bank regulatory matters and corporate transactions as well as general corporate representations.
Prior to joining the firm, Steve served as Associate General Counsel of First American Corporation, a multistate bank and insurance holding company.
Nashville Bar Association
Tennessee Bar Association
American Bar Association
The District of Columbia Bar
The Federation of Regulatory Counsel — Board of Directors (former member)
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
Sale of management services organization
Represented National HealthCare Corporation (Nasdaq: NHC), a leading provider in senior care, in its acquisition of White Oak Senior Living’s 15–property portfolio operation in North and South Carolina.
Representation of Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA), a leading global provider of traditional life and health reinsurance and financial solutions in its $650,000,000 public offering of 5.750% senior notes due 2034. Underwriters included BofA Securities, Inc., U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC.
Chambers USA — Insurance (2025)
Best Lawyers® — Nashville Financial Services Regulation Law “Lawyer of the Year” (2022, 2018, 2016)
The Best Lawyers in America© — Banking and Finance Law; Financial Services Regulation Law; Insurance Law (2007-2025)
IFLR1000 — Notable Practitioner (2019-2024)
Mid-South Super Lawyers (2010, 2012)
George Mason University School of Law — Best Scholastic Performance Award, Banking & Financial Services Law
Chambers USA — Insurance (2025)
Best Lawyers® — Nashville Financial Services Regulation Law “Lawyer of the Year” (2022, 2018, 2016)
The Best Lawyers in America© — Banking and Finance Law; Financial Services Regulation Law; Insurance Law (2007-2025)
IFLR1000 — Notable Practitioner (2019-2024)
Mid-South Super Lawyers (2010, 2012)
George Mason University School of Law — Best Scholastic Performance Award, Banking & Financial Services Law
"Stephen Taylor is a go-to attorney for insurance-related matters. He expertly counsels clients on insurance policies, coverage issues and policy disputes. He is also well versed in advising on insurance issues arising out of transactions." Client feedback: "Stephen is excellent in every way."
From Chambers USA 2025
Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys - General Defense
