David Ring Named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America for 2017

By David M. Ring | January 10, 2018

Lawdragon is a renowned legal media company, which published in-depth reports on legal issues affecting the country. It also releases the annual 500 Leading Lawyers in America magazine, “the most elite distinction in the profession, covering the best of the best in all practice areas.” We are proud to announce that partner David M. Ring…

LAPD Launches Investigation into Harvey Weinstein Rape Accusations

By David M. Ring | October 19, 2017

Dave Ring of Taylor & Ring is representing the victim who was raped by Harvey Weinstein in Los Angeles in 2013. LAPD has taken a criminal report. The investigation is ongoing. This will be a developing story. The victim and Mr. Ring are fully cooperating with the LAPD. The LA Times story follows: Click Here for the…

Congratulations, Natalie Weatherford and Brendan Gilbert, for Being Named Rising Stars in 2017!

By David M. Ring | August 3, 2017

Taylor & Ring would like to congratulate Natalie Weatherford and Brendan P. Gilbert for being named to the 2017 Southern California Rising Stars list. This is Natalie’s fourth consecutive year making the list, and Brendan’s first year. In order to be considered for Rising Stars, an attorney must be no older than 40, or have…

Taylor & Ring Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Sexual Assault Victim, against High-Ranking Priest and the Diocese of Orange County

By Taylor & Ring | July 20, 2017

Taylor & Ring has filed a lawsuit against the Diocese of Orange County, Father Alex Kim, and St. John Neumann Church of Irvine, for sexual abuse and harassment. The lawsuit claims that the Diocese and the Church had been hearing accusations and complaints against Father Kim for years, yet they turned a blind eye to…

David Ring on ABC’s Nightline with Victim in Marlborough Sex Abuse Lawsuit Discussing “Passing The Trash”

By Taylor & Ring | April 12, 2017

Taylor & Ring partner, David Ring, was featured on ABC’s Nightline on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 with victim, Chelsea Burkett, in the now notorious Marlborough sex abuse scandal. The focus of the Nightline special was the reckless response by two L.A. private schools, Viewpoint and Marlborough, to English teacher Joseph Koetters’ repeated misconduct towards students.…

John C. Taylor Takes Fight Against Age Discrimination Back to the Courts

By Taylor & Ring | April 10, 2017

Gilberto Santillan is a beloved figure in Manhattan Beach, where he has dedicated more than 30 years of his life to hauling garbage away for USA Waste of California Inc. When he, along with a handful of other older, Spanish-speaking employees were fired or suspended under USA Waste’s new management, he turned to John C.…

David Ring To Appear On ABC’s Nightline With Victim In The Childhood Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against L.A.’s Prestigious Marlborough School

By Taylor & Ring | April 6, 2017

Taylor & Ring partner, David Ring, will be featured on ABC’s Nightline tonight (12:35 a.m. PST) with victim, Chelsea Burkett, in the now notorious Marlborough sex abuse scandal. Tonight, for the first time, Chelsea will be speaking out and revealing her identity. “Remaining in the shadows implies I should be ashamed of what happened to…

John Taylor Obtains $2 Million Settlement for Family Whose Loved One Was Shot and Killed by LA Police

By Taylor & Ring | April 4, 2017

The wheels of justice may turn slowly, but turn they do. In this case, they turned in the right direction for the family of Christian Eaddy, a young man gunned down in his own driveway by LA police, while his family watched on, helpless. John Taylor, of Taylor & Ring, obtained a $2 million settlement…

“Predators in the Classroom” by Wall Street Journal Features Commentary by David M. Ring

By Taylor & Ring | February 28, 2017

Individual cases of sexual abuse by teachers receive a great deal of attention, but how widespread is the problem? Why we still know, and are doing, so little. We invite you to read the full story, and see what David M. Ring, partner at Taylor & Ring, has to say.

Betsy DeVos: Please Bring Down the Hammer on Campus Sexual Assault

By Taylor & Ring | February 21, 2017

David Ring, partner at Taylor & Ring, was published in the Huffington Post on Monday, 2/20. His piece, titled “Betsy DeVos: Please Bring Down The Hammer On Campus Sexual Assault,” is an open letter to the new Secretary of the Department of Education, imploring her to “take a hard look at the school districts and…