About Jack Taylor
Jack Taylor Spicer studied political science at Ohio University, where he completed a B.A. in Political Science with a prelaw concentration. He went on to earn his J.D. from Vermont Law School. Those formative years set a foundation in legal theory and public policy and introduced him to courtroom procedure and advocacy.
After law school he secured admission to practice in both Vermont and New York. He built his practice in Vermont while maintaining ties across state lines. Colleagues describe him as methodical in preparing cases and steady in court. He has worked alongside other litigators and taken part in trials and hearings at various levels.
His professional involvement extends beyond the courtroom. He maintains active memberships in the Vermont Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. He is also a member of organizations focused on trial practice and civil justice, including the Vermont Trial Lawyers Association, Inc. and the Vermont Association for Justice. Those memberships keep him connected to developments in litigation strategy, evidentiary rules, and procedural reforms.
Spicer’s courtroom experience informs how he approaches client matters. He prepares cases to be tried and expects litigation to test the strengths of evidence and legal arguments. That preparation shows in his courtroom demeanor. He moves deliberately through discovery and settlement negotiations. When cases proceed to trial, he pursues factual clarity and procedural precision.
Clients and peers point to his steady presence in hearings and trials. He organizes factual records and focuses on clear themes during presentation. In motion practice he frames legal issues succinctly. In jury trials he seeks to make complex facts accessible. Those are practical habits he has carried through his work.
Spicer practices from Shillen & Mackall Law Office, P.C. There he manages client matters that require trial experience and a careful litigation strategy. He continues to maintain bar memberships in Vermont and New York and stays active in trial and justice associations. He practices at Shillen & Mackall Law Office, P.C., concentrating on civil litigation and trial work.
