Mark Claytor
Salem,VA
Summary
Accomplished Attorney-Adviser with a proven track record at the Defense Commissary Agency, showcasing expertise in litigation management and case resolution. Excelled in oral debate and legal writing, earning the Chief Executive Officer "Coin of Excellence" in 2022. Demonstrates exceptional ethics and professionalism, mentoring junior attorneys and managing complex caseloads efficiently.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney-Adviser (Labor)
Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM)
06.2023 - 06.2024
- This is a federal job, 40 hours per week in the normal course
- Served as primary labor and employment law counselor to the United States Army Garrison Daegu and Area IV in South Korea. Services performed both on site and remotely.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with garrison administration and colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies for labor and employment law case preparation and litigation.
- Represented Army interests in negotiations and litigation.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in Army's best interests, with an emphasis on litigation and resolution by negotiation with written settlements.
- Advised upper-level garrison management on hot topics of ethics, administrative law and conflicts of interest.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, pleadings, and briefs for each case.
- Acted as Army liaison to the Office of Special Counsel on garrison and Area IV investigations.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for garrison and embedded units.
- Counseled garrison administration and embedded units on potential outcomes of legal matters with an eye toward minimizing risk.
- Negotiated favorable settlements, minimizing litigation costs and time spent in court.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered record research relevant to each case.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Attorney-Advisor (Labor)
Defense Commissary Agency, DECA
11.2020 - 06.2023
- This is a federal job, 40 hours per week in the normal course
- Served as general labor and employment law counsel for a significant part of DeCA, a world-wide agency with over 14,000 employees and a correspondingly large budget. Services were provided both on-site and remotely.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with agency management and persons with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB).
- Represented DeCA in administrative hearings before the EEOC and MSPB, including filing and arguing post-trial memoranda and briefs.
- Drafted and filed timely case pleadings to meet agency deadlines.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in DeCA's best interest.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- On an as-needed basis reviewed DeCA contracts.
- Participated in mediation sessions leading to cost-effective resolutions without resorting to lengthy trial procedures.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise DeCA administration on business and legal transactions.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
- Individually managed a large caseload with a "cradle to grave" approach, in effect, from case initiation to case resolution.
- Provided training on hot topics to DeCA administration and managerial employees.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Assisted the Department of Justice in agency appeals to the federal courts.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Awarded DeCA Chief Executive Officer "Coin of Excellence" in 2022.
Managing Attorney
Mark W Claytor PC
01.2002 - 11.2020
- No fewer than 40 hour per week, 50 to 55 on a regular basis.
- Engaged in the private practice of law with a strong emphasis on litigation in all courts, both federal and state, in the Western District of Virginia.
- Represented private and state entities in no fewer than 50 jury trials taking each case with a "cradle to grave" approach.
- Performed the duties of a hearing officer for disputes and grievances within state agencies.
- Conducted extensive legal research to form case strategies, ensuring well-founded and well-reasoned arguments were presented in court.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of cases, demonstrating adaptability in various areas of law practice, including criminal, employment, domestic relations and others.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
- Drafted precise legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, and agreements to advance client interests.
- Presented compelling oral arguments in court hearings, both at the trial and appellate levels that resulted in favorable rulings for clients.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Represented clients in civil litigation, criminal proceedings and appeals in state and federal courts.
- Provided pro bono services to underrepresented populations within the community, ensuring access to quality legal representation for all individuals regardless of income level or background status.
- Mentored junior attorneys to improve their legal knowledge, skills, and career growth potential. As lead capital counsel supervised second-seat attorneys, investigators, paralegals and office staff.
- Provided training at local citizens academy for interested parties.
- Managed a private law practice within budgetary constraints while meeting all obligations and deadlines.
Education
J.D. - Law
Washington And Lee University School of Law
Lexington, VABachelor of Arts - Geology
Washington And Lee University
Lexington, VASkills
- Case management
- Trial experience
- Oral debate
- Legal writing
- Document review
- Court procedures
- Ethics and professionalism
- Investigation skills
- Legal advisory
- Legal analysis
- Court preparation
- Contract negotiation
- Litigation management
Timeline
Attorney-Adviser (Labor)
Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM)
06.2023 - 06.2024
Attorney-Advisor (Labor)
Defense Commissary Agency, DECA
11.2020 - 06.2023
Managing Attorney
Mark W Claytor PC
01.2002 - 11.2020
J.D. - Law
Washington And Lee University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Geology
Washington And Lee University
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