Tony Clayton graduated from Southern University’s Law Center in 1991 and was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar Association that same year. While establishing his private practice, Mr. Clayton has had the privilege of also being involved in other areas of the legal profession, including District Court Judge for the Louisiana Supreme Court and Special Prosecutor for East Baton Rouge Parish.

One of Clayton’s most notable prosecutions was that of serial killer Derrick Todd Lee who was convicted of second-degree murder and is currently serving a life sentence in Angola Louisiana State Penitentiary. He also prosecuted Louisiana’s second most notorious serial killer, Sean Gillis, who is currently serving a life sentence in Angola Louisiana State Penitentiary.

Areas of Practice

• Personal Injury
• Business Litigation
• Maritime/Offshore
• Nursing Home Neglect
• Toxic Torts

EducationSouthern University Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
-Juris Doctorate, cum laude – 1991
Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
-B.A. in Political Science – 1988

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Southern University Law Center Alumni Organization
• American Inns of Court, Barrister
• Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance Board
• Louisiana Tuition Assistance Board
• Louisiana District Attorney Association

Contact Information
Location: Port Allen, Louisiana
Cell Phone: 225.921.7162
Local: 225.250.1435
Fax: 225.383.7631
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