D. Lee Clayton

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BIOGRAPHY


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.

Awards & Recognition

  • AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review

  • Georgia Super Lawyer Rising Star by Atlanta Magazine, 2013 and 2016

  • The Best Lawyers in America©, 2025

  • University of Georgia School of Law (J.D., 2006), Magna Cum Laude

  • University of Georgia (B.A., 2003), Magna Cum Laude

Education

Clerkships

  • Law clerk for Judge Curtis L. Collier, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee