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Charles Claxton
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✨ About
About Charles Claxton
Rick Claxton, a member of the firm’s Litigation, Appellate and ADR practice groups, has over 30 years of courtroom experience representing clients ranging from individuals to Fortune 50 corporations. A veteran of dozens of jury and bench trials, Rick focuses his practice on complex business cases, such as corporate and partnership disputes, construction litigation, business torts, and employment litigation. However, Rick has always maintained a diverse practice, including cases ranging from copyright and trademark litigation to representation of individuals with major personal injury claims.
In addition to his trial work, Rick has substantial appellate court experience, having briefed and argued cases before the highest courts of the District of Columbia and Maryland, as well as before various federal circuit courts.
Rick graduated with honors from Boston University School of Law where he served as executive editor of the American Journal of Law and Medicine.
⚖️ Practice Areas
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Appeals & Appellate
Credentials & Experience
🎓 Education
University of Missouri, School of Journalism
B.J
Boston University School of Law
J.D. (1978)
📋 Bar Admissions
Virginia State Bar
Member
Member
Member
District of Columbia Bar
Member
Current
Member
American Bar Association, Litigation Section
Member
Current
Member
Bar Association of Montgomery County
Member
Current
Member
Maryland Trial Lawyers Association
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Current
Member
Maryland State Bar
Member
Member
Member
💼 Professional Experience
Principal
Paley Rothman Current
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers in America
Maryland Super Lawyers
Maryland Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
Washington D.C.
AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated
AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated