Clay has practiced law for over 35 years, primarily in the areas of commercial and business litigation, products liability, insurance defense, alternative dispute resolution and mediation, and franchising.
Clay has represented manufacturers, employers of delivery vehicles, healthcare providers, franchisees, franchisors, and distributors. Additionally, his practice has included the defense of matters involving asbestos products, diacetyl, conveyors, presses, premises, vehicles, helicopters, scaffolds, fireworks, elevators, oil heaters, and tree steps.
He also has experience in matters involving brake lining/friction material, coal mining royalty disputes, mechanic’s liens, problems arising under the Uniform Gift to Minors Act/Uniform Transfer to Minors Act, real estate disputes, Right To Farm disputes, and securities litigation.
Clay is a certified mediator in the Federal Court Mediation and Assessment Program.
HONORS & AWARDS
• AV-Rated Lawyer, MARTINDALE-HUBBELL, JUDICIAL EDITION
• Top Rated Lawyer, Mass Tort Law, 2012, THE AMERICAN LAWYER
• Best Lawyers, Franchise Law, 2001–PRESENT, BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA
CIVIC ACTIVITIES
• Children's Mercy Hospital, DONOR AND VOLUNTEER
• American Red Cross, SUSTAINING DONOR
MEMBERSHIPS
• Defense Research Institute