Lewis R. "Lew" Clayton
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010 About Lewis R. Clayton
Lewis R. Clayton is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Lewis R. Clayton is recognized in the following practice areas:
- New York, New York
- Commercial Litigation
- Copyright Law
- Litigation - ERISA
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1979
Location: New York, NY
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