Atty. D. Clayton Howell

Atty. D. Clayton Howell

D. Clayton Howell is a lawyer practicing real estate, venture capital & early stage finance, acquisition & development and 5 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About D. Clayton Howell at a glance

D. Clayton Howell is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1998). Educated at University of Georgia School of Law J.D. cum laude; Articles Editor, Georgia Law Review (—) and Davidson College B.A. (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • D. Clayton Howell is a lawyer practicing real estate, venture capital & early stage finance, acquisition & development and 5 other areas of law
  • D. Clayton received a B.A. degree from Davidson College, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • D. Clayton practices at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

D. Clayton Howell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D. Clayton Howell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

D. Clayton Howell is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Georgia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

D. Clayton Howell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

D. Clayton Howell is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

D. Clayton Howell is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about D. Clayton Howell

Where is D. Clayton Howell's law office located?
D. Clayton Howell's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does D. Clayton Howell handle?
D. Clayton Howell focuses on trusts, business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has D. Clayton Howell practiced law?
D. Clayton Howell has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did D. Clayton Howell go to law school?
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How can I contact D. Clayton Howell for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has D. Clayton Howell received?
D. Clayton Howell's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

University of Georgia School of Law J.D. cum laude; Articles Editor, Georgia Law Review
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Davidson College B.A.
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Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1998

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