Atty. Robert L Clayton

Atty. Robert L Clayton

Robert L Clayton is a lawyer practicing education, employment / labor, appeals and 2 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Washington Washington 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Robert L Clayton at a glance

Robert L Clayton is a employment, education, and appellate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Florida (1977), District of Columbia (1978), Louisiana U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and (1986), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court, District of Columbia U.S. Di (1996). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1976) and Harvard University (B.A. Harvard, 1973). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert L Clayton is a lawyer practicing education, employment / labor, appeals and 2 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Robert practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Robert L Clayton's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Robert L Clayton is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Robert L Clayton is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Robert L Clayton is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert L Clayton

Where is Robert L Clayton's law office located?
Robert L Clayton's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert L Clayton handle?
Robert L Clayton focuses on employment, education, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Robert L Clayton practiced law?
Robert L Clayton has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Robert L Clayton go to law school?
Robert L Clayton earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A. Harvard, 1973).
How can I contact Robert L Clayton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1976
B.A. Harvard
Harvard University
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1977
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1978
Louisiana U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court, District of Columbia U.S. Di
Admitted: 1996

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