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Taville T. Francis

Associate

tfrancis@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (716) 200-5110  
- Rochester, NY Office
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Taville represents major state agencies, municipalities, Industrial Development Agencies, local development corporations, school districts and other public entities.

Before law school, Taville worked as a second-grade teacher at Hartford Public Schools, where she developed a passion for community service and focused on creating supportive environments and facilities for students with disabilities.

During law school, she continued to serve the community by working at Syracuse University College of Law’s Disability Rights Clinic, helping to represent clients in local, state, and federal courts on cases of disability discrimination, accessibility issues and employment discrimination.

Taville further honed her legal skills by working as a research assistant, assisting Professor Robin Malloy in the editing of the latest volume of his Real Estate Transactions textbook. She also interned at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York, where she researched criminal and civil cases for trial preparation. Furthermore, she worked at the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office, preparing court files, briefs, and discovery requests.

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August 14, 2025

Trump May Ease Federal Restrictions by Rescheduling Marijuana

Rescheduling does not legalize cannabis, but it eases restrictions, expanding research opportunities, business potential and profitability.
April 7, 2025

Massachusetts Proposes Regulations for Marijuana Social Consumption Sites

Could cannabis cafés, consumption lounges, or outdoor cannabis festivals be the next step for Massachusetts?
December 17, 2024

New Cannabis Litigation Questions New York’s Compliance with Governing Laws

A new lawsuit recently commenced within the Onondaga County Supreme Court alleges the New York State Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”)
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August 20, 2026

42 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Named 2027 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch honors early-career attorneys who have demonstrated outstanding professional excellence.
August 21, 2025

39 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Named 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

The award highlights excellent legal talent for lawyers who are earlier in their career and recognizes their work in a specific area of law.
July 2, 2025

Harris Beach Murtha Welcomes New Class of Associates

Eleven talented associates will strengthen several of its key practice groups and industry teams.
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Pass the Kush: Practicality of Establishing a Viable Jamaican Cannabis Export Industry Under Current International Drug Regime, Syracuse Journal of International Law and Commerce, 2023-24

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Professional and Civic

  • Syracuse University Black Law Students Association, president, 2022-23
  • Syracuse Journal of International Law and Commerce, Footnotes and Accuracy Editor, 2023-24

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Public Finance Law, since 2026
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New York
Education

Syracuse University

BA 
2018
summa cum laude

Syracuse University College of Law

JD 
2024

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Taville T. Francis

Associate

tfrancis@harrisbeachmurtha.com
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Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys at Law
Attorney Taville T. Francis

Taville T. Francis

tfrancis@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (716) 200-5110
Rochester, NY Office

Profile

Taville represents major state agencies, municipalities, Industrial Development Agencies, local development corporations, school districts and other public entities.

Before law school, Taville worked as a second-grade teacher at Hartford Public Schools, where she developed a passion for community service and focused on creating supportive environments and facilities for students with disabilities.

During law school, she continued to serve the community by working at Syracuse University College of Law’s Disability Rights Clinic, helping to represent clients in local, state, and federal courts on cases of disability discrimination, accessibility issues and employment discrimination.

Taville further honed her legal skills by working as a research assistant, assisting Professor Robin Malloy in the editing of the latest volume of his Real Estate Transactions textbook. She also interned at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York, where she researched criminal and civil cases for trial preparation. Furthermore, she worked at the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office, preparing court files, briefs, and discovery requests.

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Public Finance and Economic Development

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Member of:

Municipalities and Local Agencies
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Admissions

New York

Distinctions

Professional and Civic

  • Syracuse University Black Law Students Association, president, 2022-23
  • Syracuse Journal of International Law and Commerce, Footnotes and Accuracy Editor, 2023-24

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Public Finance Law, since 2026
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