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Robert Rodriguez Clayton
also known as Robert R. Clayton
About Robert
Biography
Robert Clayton is a partner at Taylor & Ring. He has successfully represented clients in catastrophic personal injury actions in both state and federal court. His practice areas include serious personal injury; wrongful death; sexual abuse; products liability; motor vehicle and mass transit accidents; scalding/burns; assault and battery of customers by security guards; and premises liability actions involving dangerous conditions on public and private property. Mr. Clayton has obtained multiple seven figure verdicts and settlements on behalf of his injured clients.
Each year from 2006-2011, Robert was recognized by his peers as one of the top lawyers under the age of forty in Southern California as listed on the Rising Stars list by Southern California Super Lawyers. Each year since 2012, Robert has been named a Super Lawyer by Southern California Super Lawyers. This distinct honor is only bestowed on 2.5% of practicing attorneys.
Robert is a graduate of California State University, Northridge where he was the recipient of the Jenniellen Ferguson Memorial Award for academic excellence. He then went on to graduate from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles where he served as the Managing Editor of the Loyola Entertainment Law Journal.
Robert spent the first six years of his legal career working for insurance defense firms. This experience has proven invaluable to his clients because Robert uses his in-depth, behind-the-scenes understanding of how insurance companies evaluate personal injury claims to the great benefit of his injured clients.
Robert is a member of the State Bar of California, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), the American Association for Justice (AAJ), Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charities (LATLC), and the American Bar Association (ABA).
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
26 years | 150 cases
26 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Licenses
Licensed in California for 26 years
State: California
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Taylor & Ring, LLP
1230 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 360, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266
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Robert Rodriguez Clayton's Lawyer Endorsements
"Robert is a topflight attorney. His intellect and his work ethic are complemented by his ability to communicate. Whether he is taking information from a hostile witness in deposition or delivering his client's story to a jury, Robert Clayton's communication skills are superb. I am glad to have the opportunity to endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I had the privilege to meet Robert Clayton at the beginning of my legal career. Robert has served as a mentor, a friend and a confidant on many occasions. I would not be the lawyer that I am today with the guidance and friendship of Mr. Clayton. As a fellow lawyer, he has helped me grow tremendously and become successful in my own right. Imagine what he can do for you as a client!"
Defective and dangerous products lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2006
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Senior Partner, Taylor & Ring, LLP
2002 - 2005
Attorney, Murchison & Cumming, LLP -Lawyers-
1999 - 2002
Attorney, Marrone, Robinson, Frederick & Foster
Associations
2010 - Present
Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charities (LATLC)Member
2005 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)Member
2005 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Organization of California (CAOC)Member
2005 - Present
American Association for Justice (AAJ)Member
1999 - Present
American Bar Association (ABA)Member
1999 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Education
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2013
2008
2007
Languages
English