Three Taylor & Ring Partners Make LA Times Consumer Attorney Visionaries List

We’re genuinely excited to share that three Taylor & Ring lawyers—founding partners John C. Taylor and David M. Ring, and partner Natalie Weatherford—have been named to the LA Times Consumer Attorney Visionaries list. This honor reflects years of careful, client-centered advocacy and the kind of results that change lives and policies.

What the Consumer Attorney Visionaries list recognizes

The LA Times Consumer Attorney Visionaries list profiles standout plaintiff attorneys across areas such as Toxic Tort, Product Liability, Labor & Employment, Family Law, and Personal Injury. Nominees come from peers and colleagues, and selections focus heavily on recent, measurable impact—roughly the past 12–24 months—along with a sustained record of leadership. Evaluators look at factors including average success rates, major verdicts and settlements over the last two years, roles within firms, and service through boards and community organizations. In short, the feature highlights lawyers whose work and outcomes set a high bar for the Southern California plaintiffs’ bar.

The Taylor & Ring honorees

We’re mindful that our cases often involve deeply personal harm. The brief snapshots below reflect both results and the care these attorneys bring to every client.

John C. Taylor — Founding partner

John Taylor is a nationally recognized trial lawyer who has taken 140+ cases to verdict across matters ranging from civil rights and police shootings to sexual abuse, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, products liability, insurance bad faith, and employment disputes. His courtroom excellence has earned him CAALA’s “Trial Lawyer of the Year,” recognition from Verdictum Juris, repeated placement among the LA Daily Journal’s Top Plaintiff Attorneys, and selection as a Super Lawyer every year since 2004—including more than a decade in the Top 100 and Top 10. He’s been named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America and is a Lawdragon Legend (2022). John is a Diplomate of ABOTA and a Fellow of the American College of Trial Attorneys, reflecting peer-vetted excellence at the highest level.

David M. Ring — Founding partner

Dave Ring is widely regarded as a leading advocate for survivors of sexual abuse and assault, while also handling major personal injury and wrongful death matters. His recent and notable results include a $100 million settlement for men abused as boys by a City of Santa Monica police civilian employee; a $45 million jury verdict for a young girl abused while under DCFS supervision; a $27 million school-bullying settlement; and a $16 million recovery for an adult injured in an auto crash. Dave’s leadership and results have been recognized by California Lawyer (“Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year”), the Daily Journal (Top 30 Plaintiff Lawyers; Top 100 Lawyers), Lawdragon’s Top 500, and the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Leaders of Influence. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Attorneys, a member of ABOTA, and a longtime leader in CAALA and CAOC, serving as CAALA President in 2016. He also served as counsel for Jane Doe 1 in the Los Angeles Harvey Weinstein case—the only California matter resulting in a conviction.

Natalie Weatherford — Partner

Natalie Weatherford represents survivors of sexual abuse in high-impact litigation and is known for a blend of meticulous preparation, trial tenacity, and genuine empathy. Recent results include verdicts and settlements of $35 million (Pomona High School), $25 million (Dos Pueblos High School), and $13 million (LAUSD), along with other seven- and eight-figure outcomes. Her broader record features a $102.5 million jury verdict—among California’s top verdicts in 2022. Outside the courtroom, Natalie regularly writes and speaks on best practices in sexual-abuse litigation, and she is trusted by clients for steady guidance through a difficult process—ensuring they are heard, protected, and empowered at every step.

A closing note

We’re proud of John, David, and Natalie for this meaningful recognition. If you or someone you love needs to speak with a lawyer in confidence, we’re here to listen and help you consider next steps. Please fill out our contact form to get in touch.