Misty W. Taylor Named 2027 "Lawyer of the Year" for Orlando Public Finance Law by Best Lawyers®
Location: Orlando
Orlando, Fla. — August 24, 2026 — Bryant Miller Olive P.A. (BMO) is proud to announce that Misty W. Taylor, BMO shareholder based in the firm’s Orlando office, has been selected as the 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers®.
The “Lawyer of the Year” Award is given to only one lawyer per metropolitan region in a particular practice area and is largely based on receiving the highest peer ratings in the region’s practice area. Taylor is also recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Public Finance Law.
Taylor has participated in hundreds of public finance transactions, including bond, disclosure, lender and underwriter’s counsel representations. Her practice focuses on community development and stewardship districts, healthcare, and general local governments. She serves as Chair of BMO's Special District Finance practice group. She joined the firm in 2001 as a paralegal, and since 2008, she has practiced as an attorney in the Orlando office.
“This is a well-deserved honor. We’re grateful for Misty's continued leadership within our firm and the public finance community,” said JoLinda Herring. “Misty’s recognition as ‘Lawyer of the Year’ reflects her dedication to clients, her expertise in public finance, and the respect she has earned from industry peers.”
Only a single lawyer in each practice area and metropolitan region receives the distinction each year, making it the most selective honor by Best Lawyers®. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America® list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. For selection, candidates are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an independent evaluation process by analysts and researchers. For more information about The Best Lawyers in America® and the "Lawyer of the Year" recognitions, visit www.bestlawyers.com.
About Bryant Miller Olive
With a distinguished history of over fifty-five years serving its clients' needs, Bryant Miller Olive represents governments, businesses and agencies in legal matters relating to public finance, real estate, state and local government law, complex transactions, project finance, litigation, and labor and employment. Firm attorneys are often called upon to handle some of the most complex legal issues in the boardroom and in the courtroom. The firm has offices in Tampa, Tallahassee, Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville, Atlanta and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.bmolaw.com/AboutUs.
