Atty. D. Lee Clayton
Lee Clayton is a founding partner of Marsh Atkinson & Brantley. He defends clients in litigation related to catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, insurance coverage and bad faith claims, professional liability, appeals and commercial disputes.
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D. Lee Clayton is a personal injury and insurance attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Marsh Atkinson & Brantley. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Georgia, State Bar of Georgia (2006). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 2006). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Lee Clayton is a founding partner of Marsh Atkinson & Brantley
- He defends clients in litigation related to catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, insurance coverage and bad faith claims, professional liability, appeals and commercial disputes
- He handles large, complex cases defending claims on behalf of his clients, which include large national insurers, financial institutions and corporations, as well as individuals
- Lee is regularly consulted on problematic fact patterns and novel questions of law with an eye toward avoiding litigation if possible, or prevailing if litigation is necessary
- Lee represents clients in state and federal courts throughout Georgia and the Southeast, navigating clients through pre-suit consultations, negotiations, jury trials and appeals
- Lee has prevailed after arguing multiple cases in front of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the Georgia Supreme Court and the Georgia Court of Appeals
- He has secured defense verdicts as well as motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment that have been affirmed on appeal
- Lee’s extensive experience with high-stakes matters helps him identify the most effective strategy to tackle his clients’ legal issues and achieve their desired outcome
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
D. Lee Clayton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
D. Lee Clayton is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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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