History
The firm was founded in 1972 by Jerry B. Clayton Sr., a graduate of the University of Arkansas School of Law and Robert W. Myrick, a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Law. The names Clayton & Myrick are known throughout North Carolina because the firm has been in existence for nearly five decades..
Most of the 100 block of East Parrish, where the firm still has its office, resembles a retail district from a time when folks walked in off the street to find an attorney. Clayton & Myrick is in many ways a throw-back to an era when face-to-face communication was how you got business done. We genuinely value meeting with our clients in person and getting to know them and their legal needs. Our firm culture is personal and direct.
You will deal directly with one of the attorneys at our firm. Our attorneys specialize in different areas of law, and you’ll be dealing with attorney with at least 30 years of experience.
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Attorneys
JERRY
Jerry B. Clayton
Jerry Clayton and Robert Myrick founded Clayton and Myrick in 1972 shortly after Jerry graduated from law school. Prior to forming the firm, Jerry worked for a short time for another attorney in Durham, and then he went out on his own because of his success. Bob Myrick's office was next to Jerry's at the North Carolina National Bank Building, and the two eventually opened the door between their offices and they shared the secretarial services of a legal assistant. In 1972 they formalized the arrangement and became law partners.
Jerry has had an extensive career in criminal defense work. His work has taken him to many states. Jerry has taken cases all the way to the Supreme Court. In addition to being a talented lawyer, Jerry keeps in contact with his clients. He once got a call at 5 a.m. as he prepared to go rabbit hunting. The caller was a woman who had been arrested and charged with murdering her husband. “I answered that call and told her not to say anything because most people talk themselves into jail. She followed my directions and didn’t say a word. She was later exonerated. That’s how important it is for us to answer calls.”
Education
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
Juris Doctor, 1970
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL 1967
Activities & Affiliations
14th Judicial District, Member
Mount Bethel Methodist Church
Bar Admissions
North Carolina State Bar
U.S. District Courts for Eastern, Middle and Western Districts
U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th District, U.S. Supreme Court