Clayton Welch
About Clayton Welch
Clayton Welch is a lawyer based in Gulfport, MS and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Clayton Welch is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Gulfport, Mississippi
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Carr Allison
Education: Mississippi College, J.D., graduated 2016
Location: Gulfport, MS
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