Taylor Hammonds is the most recent addition to the Land Condemnation Division at Henson Fuerst. Taylor graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science from UNC Pembroke and earned her Juris Doctorate from UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law. After law school, she was hired to the prestigious position of Judicial Law Clerk at the North Carolina Court of Appeals, and then subsequently to the North Carolina Supreme Court. During this time, she researched case law, drafted bench briefs and court opinions for the Honorable Justice Richard Dietz. Through this work, Taylor has honed her legal research and writing abilities at the highest of levels and is always eager to apply those technical skills to ongoing condemnation cases within the office. Subsequent to this, Taylor practiced family law prior to joining Henson Fuerst.   

Taylor Hammonds is originally from Lumberton, North Carolina. She is a proud member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and the first in her family to become an attorney. She exclusively practices law in our Land Condemnation Division. Taylor is passionate about justice for her clients and is committed to advocating for fair treatment and equal access to justice for all. Coming from a rural county, she understands how land is inextricably intertwined in in the lives of property owners, and how land takings by condemnors can impact family businesses, industrial manufacturers, farms, and churches.   

Taylor is an adamant believer that everyone deserves fair treatment, equal access to justice, and respect, no matter what. She strives to listen closely to the stories and experiences of her clients, with the goal of ensuring that their voice is heard through her ability to advocate on their behalf.  

When Taylor is not working, she enjoys going to the gym, spending time with friends and family, shooting pool, and listening to music.