Taylor Kelley

Biography & Practice Distinctions

With his ability to speak both “private equity” and “feedyard,” Taylor Kelley is uniquely positioned to help clients navigate the recent entry of large institutional investors into the agribusiness sphere. He is equally effective and comfortable communicating with white-shoe firm lawyers and ranchers alike, and relishes the thrill of negotiation.

Taylor’s practice focuses on agricultural business formations, acquisitions and divestitures. He also acts as de facto general counsel for many companies that don’t have in-house counsel. Of all his work, he most enjoys being present and involved in the entire lifecycle of a company, from startup through operation to sale or liquidity event.

Outside his legal practice, Taylor enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters, golf, travel, and golf travel!

Admissions

• Texas State Courts

Education

• Texas Tech, Juris Doctor, cum laude (2009)
• Texas Tech, Master of Business Administration (2009)
• Southern Methodist University, Bachelor of Business Administration (2006)

Bar Memberships

• State Bar of Texas
• Amarillo Area Bar Association

Professional Memberships & Activities

• Amarillo Bar Association, Past Golf Tournament Chair
• Amarillo Young Lawyers Association, Past Director

Civic & Community Involvement 

• The Opportunity School Board of Directors (2018-2019)
• Don Harrington Discovery Center Board of Directors (2019)
• West Texas A&M Foundation, Past Executive Committee Member
• Amarillo Family YMCA, Past Board Member