Pursuing a claim for legal malpractice as a plaintiff can be challenging. In many jurisdictions, it is necessary to prove the “case within a case” – i.e., that “but for” the attorney’s negligence, the plaintiff would have recovered a judgment in the underlying action. In Pennsylvania, for example, our Supreme Court has noted that “a […]
Clayton Commercial Litigation LLC represents plaintiffs and defendants in business disputes and other complex commercial litigation. Its founder, E. McCord Clayton, Esq., founded the firm after a federal clerkship followed by 20 years of practicing as a trial lawyer at two other top-flight law firms, first at a large law firm and then at a mid-sized firm focused exclusively on litigation, primarily complex commercial litigation.
His own firm’s mission is to apply his hard-earned experience for the benefit of his clients in an environment that is as streamlined, efficient, economical and client-responsive as possible – in the belief that such an environment is most rewarding for both the client and lawyer. Approaching cases this way ensures his clients of efficient results – since they are not paying for armies of associates and other employees – while still allowing Mr. Clayton to bring additional resources to bear, as needed, via teaming arrangements tailored to suit a client’s specific needs.
Guided by his clients’ preferences in particular matters, Mr. Clayton has a history of striking favorable settlements; presenting persuasive briefs and oral arguments that win before trial or on appeal; and, when his clients so choose, successfully trying cases to verdict before juries, judges and arbitrators.
His own firm’s mission is to apply his hard-earned experience for the benefit of his clients in an environment that is as streamlined, efficient, economical and client-responsive as possible – in the belief that such an environment is most rewarding for both the client and lawyer. Approaching cases this way ensures his clients of efficient results – since they are not paying for armies of associates and other employees – while still allowing Mr. Clayton to bring additional resources to bear, as needed, via teaming arrangements tailored to suit a client’s specific needs.
Guided by his clients’ preferences in particular matters, Mr. Clayton has a history of striking favorable settlements; presenting persuasive briefs and oral arguments that win before trial or on appeal; and, when his clients so choose, successfully trying cases to verdict before juries, judges and arbitrators.
The firm’s core practice area is complex commercial litigation, including:
Breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and business torts;
Shareholder, partnership, securities, M&A, corporate governance and derivative disputes;
Class actions;
Employment-related disputes, including restrictive covenant, non-compete and trade secret litigation; and also claims arising from termination, discrimination and harassment;
Insurance coverage and bad faith;
Professional liability;
Antitrust;
Defamation; and
Appeals.
In addition to the foregoing, Mr. Clayton has handled a broad range of various other civil litigations over the years.