Profile
John J. Clayton is a litigation attorney at Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc., where he focuses exclusively on representing injured individuals and their families in personal injury cases. Fluent in Spanish, John is committed to ensuring his clients have a strong voice in the legal process.
John is admitted to practice law throughout California in both state and federal courts. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2015 through 2019, an honor limited to the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in California. He was also previously selected as a San Diego County Top Young Attorney by The San Diego Daily Transcript and nominated by the National Trial Lawyers as one of its Top 40 Under 40. In addition, John is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a distinction held by fewer than 1 percent of attorneys in the United States. His professional memberships include the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, and the Consumer Attorneys of California.
Outside of work, John is a proud girl dad to three daughters and spends much of his free time coaching their flag football team. He also volunteers with Family Assistance Ministries, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping families in need. Whether on the field, in the community, or at home, John brings the same dedication and compassion that he shows his clients in the courtroom.
Education
Juris Doctor from Whittier Law School