Damian C. Taylor represents clients in labor and employment matters and general civil litigation for Coleman, Hazzard, Taylor, Klaus, Doupé & Diaz, Attorneys at Law, in Naples. http://www.chtlegal.com/

When in need of a quick recharge I … exercise.

When I’m feeling stressed I … take a deep breath.

My preferred method of exercise is … cycling.

The first thing I do when I wake up is … grab a cup of coffee and read the newspaper.

I am most productive during the day when I … am uninterrupted.

The one thing I would tell a stressed-out and overwhelmed young lawyer is … it gets better, and you can make changes to improve your situation.

Every day I make sure to … think about what’s truly important in life.

On a typical Saturday night, you will find me … watching a movie with family.

The best way to deal with a difficult colleague or opposing counsel is … stay calm.

The quickest way to ruin your career is … engage in unethical behavior.

My favorite hobby is … exercise.

I keep my priorities straight by … spending time with family.

The one thing that concerns me most about the future of the legal profession is … the amount of debt law school students are graduating with.

The most gratifying part about my job is … something new and interesting every day and working with great clients.

My favorite sport to play/watch is … soccer.

The best way to promote health and wellness among lawyers is … encourage strong participation in bar associations and Inns of Court chapters.

Law schools should teach … how best to interact with difficult lawyers and clients.

If I could travel anywhere in the world right now it would be … Hawaii.

The happiest lawyers are those who … maintain work/life balance.

The best advice I’ve received about balancing work and life is … prioritize family.