Atty. Thomas W. Clayton

Atty. Thomas W. Clayton

Thomas W. Clayton is a lawyer practicing civil, criminal litigation, employment law and 11 other areas of law.

Sioux Falls Sioux Falls 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas W. Clayton at a glance

Thomas W. Clayton is a Member based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, practicing at Clayton Law Office. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, wills, trusts, discrimination, and sexual harassment. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1992). Educated at University of South Dakota (J.D., 1992) and Fort Lewis College (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of South Dakota Association of Trial Lawyers of America South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Sioux Falls, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Thomas W. Clayton is a lawyer practicing civil, criminal litigation, employment law and 11 other areas of law
  • Thomas W. received a B.A. degree from Fort Lewis College in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Thomas W. practices at Clayton Law Office in Sioux Falls, SD

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas W. Clayton's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

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Wills

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Trusts

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Workplace Discrimination

Thomas W. Clayton is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in South Dakota →

Sexual Harassment

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Dakota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas W. Clayton

Where is Thomas W. Clayton's law office located?
Thomas W. Clayton's law practice is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The firm is Clayton Law Office. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas W. Clayton handle?
Thomas W. Clayton focuses on wrongful termination, wills, trusts, discrimination, sexual harassment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Dakota.
How long has Thomas W. Clayton practiced law?
Thomas W. Clayton has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Thomas W. Clayton go to law school?
Thomas W. Clayton earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Thomas W. Clayton for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas W. Clayton directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Thomas W. Clayton received?
Thomas W. Clayton's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of South Dakota
- 1992
B.A.
Fort Lewis College
- 1989

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 1992

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