Atty. David Clay Britton

Atty. David Clay Britton

David Clay Britton is a lawyer practicing civil rights, general practice, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 2004, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About David Clay Britton at a glance

David Clay Britton is an Associate based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Lathrop Gage LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on business, ip, bankruptcy, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Kansas (2009), U.S. District Court, District of Kansas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (2009), and Missouri U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (2011). Educated at University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of Kansas (B.A., 2004). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Clay Britton is a lawyer practicing civil rights, general practice, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 2004, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • David practices at Lathrop Gage LLP in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

David Clay Britton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Clay Britton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

David Clay Britton is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David Clay Britton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

David Clay Britton is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kansas City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Clay Britton

Where is David Clay Britton's law office located?
David Clay Britton's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Lathrop Gage LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Clay Britton handle?
David Clay Britton focuses on business, ip, bankruptcy, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has David Clay Britton practiced law?
David Clay Britton has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did David Clay Britton go to law school?
David Clay Britton earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2004).
How can I contact David Clay Britton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Kansas School of Law
- 2008
B.A.
University of Kansas
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 2009
Missouri U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 2011

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