Clayton S. Garrett

Clayton is the lead associate for our firm's commercial, construction, and consumer litigation.  Upon being licensed by the State Bar of Texas in November 2007, Clayton began his professional career working for Huron Consulting, reviewing documents for privilege and other filters for law firms and attorneys.  In that position, Clayton learned how to analyze documents to go beyond face value and discover meanings and importance of documents in civil litigation matters.  Clayton joined us in May 2008 as Benjamin's second associate!

Clayton brings many talents and skills to our firm.  He has quickly impressed us with his ethical and moral attributes, dedication to his craft, and ability to be a team player.  Clayton's professional goals have been driven by his interest in public service.  While in law school, Clayton worked for St. Mary's Civil Justice Center as a Student Attorney, 45th District Court Judge Barbara Nellermoe as a Judicial Intern, the Civil Division of the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas as an Assistant United States Attorney Intern.  Clayton also worked for a boutique estate planning firm.

Clayton works well with our staff to assist Benjamin in our non-collection litigation cases.  He also attends court settings in our collection litigation cases whenever there is scheduling conflicts or overflow.  Clayton's desire to do a great job while also considering the moral and ethical implications of our work gives our clients confidence that we are handling their problems with skill and care.  With Benjamin's guidance and support, Clayton has already faced some of the largest law firms as opposing counsel in our cases.  Clayton's learning curve has skyrocketed since joining us, and we appreciate his gentle, caring, and sincere focus on representing clients with integrity and compassion!

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BAR ADMISSIONS

• State Bar of Texas (2007)

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LEGAL EMPLOYMENT

• Sanchez Law Firm, Houston, Texas, Associate, 2008-Present
  
  Litigates commercial and public construction cases on behalf of business clients and consumer protection cases on behalf of individuals.
   
• Huron Consulting, Houston, Texas, Document Reviewer, 2007-2008
  
  Reviewed documents for privilege and other filters for law firms and attorneys.  Work product was relied upon by legal counsel in document-intensive civil litigation matters.
   

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EDUCATION

• St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD), May 2007

  Honors
  Pro Bono Certificate

  Activities
  President of Environmental Law Association
  Moot Court Quarterfinalist, finishing 8th of 140 participants
   

• University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, Bachelor of Arts in Government (BA), May 2004
  
  Activities
  Scholarship Committee Member of Silver Spurs, the honorary spirit, service, and social organization responsible for the care and maintenance of Bevo, UT's famous longhorn mascot (tenure coincided with Bevo XIV)
  Member of Iron Spikes, the official UT Baseball booster
  Volunteer/Member of Neighborhood Longhorns, an after-school tutoring program mentoring at-risk youth

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