Clayton is Chair of the Financial Services Group and leads the Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Group. He represents creditors in bankruptcy and commercial law cases. He also represents lenders, borrowers and investors in traditional commercial lending and venture capital financings as well as general corporate advice. Clay has extensive experience in defending creditors from preference actions in adversary proceedings throughout the United States including Delaware and the Southern District of New York in:
In his Automotive Dealership Law practice, Clay represents dealers buying and selling dealerships, shareholder matters, business succession planning, antitrust and competition issues and franchise relations with manufacturers. He also supports dealers in a wide range of matters involving licensure, franchise relations and consumer protection claims.
Lawyer of the Year®, Best Lawyers, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2020
Best Lawyers in America®, 2014-present
Pennsylvania Rising Stars®, 2010
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers®, 2013-present
Select Lawyers, 2014-2016
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Commercial Law League of America
National Association of Credit Managers
National Association of Dealer Counsel
American Bankruptcy Institute
Pennsylvania Creditors Bar Association
Pennsylvania Title Insurance Agent
U.S. District Court – Middle District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court – Western District of Pennsylvania
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court