Clayton Falls is a partner in K&L Gates’ Dallas office and concentrates his practice in complex commercial litigation. He has represented clients in a broad range of cases as plaintiffs and defendants in both state and federal courts, as well as arbitration proceedings. Clayton handles a variety of cases including claims for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, deceptive trade practices, unfair competition, misappropriation and theft of trade secrets, business fraud and negligence.

Clayton also has substantial experience representing both landlords and tenants in a wide array of real estate related disputes ranging from commercial lease evictions to breaches of multi-million dollar promissory notes and guaranty agreements.

Additionally, Clayton has experience defending personal injury tort claims including claims for negligence, product liability and premises liability

In addition to his litigation and commercial disputes experience, Clayton serves as primary outside counsel to a number of start-up and emerging growth companies including several technology development companies. He assists his clients in every stage from business formation to intellectual property creation and protection.

AREAS OF EMPHASIS:

• Complex Commercial Litigation

• Real Estate Litigation

• Trade Secret and Non-Compete Litigation

• Outsourcing Litigation

• Personal Injury and Product Liability