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Taylor J Anderson is a native of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  She graduated summa cum laude from the University of South Dakota, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors program recognition.  Taylor continued her education at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law where she received her J.D. in 2024.  In her first year of law school, Taylor won the annual Sam Masten Moot Court Competition.  Throughout law school, Taylor served as the President of the Moot Court Board, was a member of the Marjorie Breeden Society, represented the law school as an ambassador, worked as a research assistant in the admissions and marketing department, and participated in the School of Law Admissions and Scholarship Committee.

Taylor is dedicated to providing thoughtful, strategic, and results-driven legal representation to individuals and families throughout South Dakota. Recognizing that legal issues often arise during some of life's most difficult moments, Taylor works closely with every client to develop practical solutions while providing clear communication and unwavering advocacy. Taylor approaches each case with meticulous preparation, careful attention to detail, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome—whether through negotiation, mediation, or trial. Believing that every client deserves personalized representation, Taylor takes the time to understand each client's goals and concerns before developing a strategy tailored to their unique circumstances. This client-centered approach helps ensure that clients remain informed and confident throughout every stage of the legal process.

Taylor’s law practice focuses solely on civil litigation, including motor vehicle collisions, motorcycle collisions, worker’s compensation litigation, bad faith, personal injury, railroad litigation and premises liability cases. 

Outside the office, Taylor enjoys spending time with family and friends and traveling. 

It is great to work with the attorneys at Johnson, Janklow, and Abdallah. They always provide excellent advice and service that is second to none.

Mike Miller | former NBA player

The lawyers at Johnson, Janklow, and Abdallah are consistently ranked as the top business lawyers in the state. Our business can always count on them to aggressively fight for our rights and provide straight-forward advice on complex issues.

Mark McNeary | Primrose Retirement Communities, LLC

Lawyers from Johnson, Janklow, and Abdallah regularly participate in legal education by judging intramural student skills competitions; helping prepare our nationally competitive litigation skills teams; serving or leading the South Dakota State Bar's Law School Committee; and, from time to time , providing guest lecturers. The Law School is grateful for the generous participation of lawyers like those from Johnson, Janklow, and Abdallah.

Tom Geu | former Dean, USD School of Law