Leslie-Anne Taylor

Beginning her legal journey in 2005 as a paralegal, Leslie-Anne Taylor has steadily risen through the ranks at Thornton Law Firm LLP – first as of counsel, then as an associate – before earning her place as partner. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, she’s built her career on a foundation of relentless dedication to her clients and an unshakable commitment to legal excellence. From mastering the minutiae of case files to leading complex litigation, her progression reflects both her tenacity and her passion for advocating on behalf of those she represents. Her practice concentrates on:

• Mesothelioma and asbestos litigation
• Personal injury matters
• Products liability claims
• Consumer class action lawsuits

A consummate professional through and through, Ms. Taylor routinely secures substantial recoveries on behalf of clients affected by industrial disease, defective products and unfair business practices. Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since 2013 and admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts in 2016, she combines rigorous legal analysis with compassionate client service.

Ms. Taylor earned her Bachelor of Science magna cum laude from Northeastern University in 2006 and graduated summa cum laude from Suffolk University Law School in 2013. During law school, she distinguished herself as a leader in both academic and extracurricular pursuits, demonstrating a profound dedication to the study and practice of law.

In recognition of her professional accomplishments, Ms. Taylor was honored as one of The Best Lawyers in America “Ones to Watch” in 2021. The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys named her one of the “Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under 40 in Massachusetts” that same year. In both 2019 and 2020, she was also selected as a Top 40 Under 40 Lawyer for Civil Plaintiffs in Massachusetts by the National Trial Lawyers.

Ms. Taylor is an active member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, the American Association for Justice and the Massachusetts Bar Association. She remains committed to mentoring aspiring attorneys and supporting legal outreach.