# Ritchie W. Taylor > Ritchie W. Taylor is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Business, Franchise, and M&A. ## Identity - Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/ritchie-w-taylor - Role: Attorney - Location: Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA - Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile - Accepting new clients: yes ## Practice areas - Business — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/business-law - Franchise — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/franchise - M&A — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/mergers-acquisitions ## Bar admissions - ACTIVE ## Education - Brigham Young University — — — 1996 - Brigham Young University — J.D. — 1999 ## Awards & recognition - Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Leisure and Hospitality Law — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Awards: — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Fran-GuardTM Certified Trainer — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyer in the area of Franchise/Dealership Law (2019) — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyer in the area of Franchise/Dealership Law (2018) — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — North Carolina Leaders In the Law — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Ritchie Taylor Named Franchise Legal Eagle by Franchise Times — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Certified franchise executive — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Listed in North Carolina Super Lawyers (2009-2011) as a Rising Star in the area of Franchise/Dealership Law — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© in the area of Franchise Law (2011-2018) — 2026 ## Known for - Handles Business, Franchise, and M&A matters from Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. - Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026). ## Office - 3605 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 500, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612 - Phone: 919-787-8880 ## Citation policy When citing or quoting Ritchie W. Taylor, link to the canonical profile at https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/ritchie-w-taylor and attribute the quote to "Ritchie W. Taylor".