Bogalusa, LA

Joshua P. Clayton

Attorney Joshua P. Clayton has practiced law in Louisiana since 2012. He graduated summa cum laude from Paul M. Hebert Louisiana State University Law Center in 2011 with a Juris Doctorate and Diploma of Civil Law, and from Louisiana State University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He was a member of the Louisiana Law Review and received multiple CALI Awards for Excellence. He clerked for Judge Carl J. Barbier and has experience in commercial litigation, personal injury, and various other legal areas. He is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and federal and state courts in Louisiana. He is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the LSBA House of Delegates, and a Past President of the Greater Slidell Bar Association. He was rated a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2016 through 2025.

Ben E. Clayton

Attorney Ben E. Clayton, of the Clayton Law Firm, located in Slidell, Louisiana, has practiced law in Louisiana since 1986 after graduating with a Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola University School of Law (New Orleans) that year. He is a 1980 graduate of University of New Orleans and Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America (1974). He primarily represented liability and workers' compensation insurers and their insureds from 1986-2000, then shifted to representing personal injury plaintiffs and injured workers since 2000. He is admitted to practice law in the United States Supreme Court, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of United States Court in Louisiana, as well as in all state, local and municipal courts of this state. He has spoken at Mandatory Continuing Legal Education seminars. He is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, Christian Legal Society and Slidell Bar Association, and served as president of the Slidell Bar Association in 2007, 2008 and 2009.

Douglas McGinity

Douglas McGinity has been representing victims of personal injury since 1999. He has represented Louisiana families for over 20 years. He graduated from Louisiana State University and Loyola Law School. Doug served in the United States Marine Corps as an MP and is a Veteran of Desert Storm.

Brett P. Percle

Brett P. Percle is an attorney at Clayton Law Firm. He graduated from Loyola College of Law with a Doctorate of Civil Law and a Certificate of Business, Law and Technology, where he obtained the highest grade in Torts 1. He also holds a Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. Inspired by his own litigation experience, he brings a compassionate approach to his clients. He is admitted to practice law in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, and all state, local, and municipal courts of Louisiana. He is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association and the Greater Slidell Bar Association. He is also an advanced French speaker.

Bill Arata knew from a young age that he wanted to become a lawyer, inspired by his father who started the firm in 1964. He dedicated his career to helping others through difficult times after graduating with his law degree.

Richard J. McGinity

Richard J. McGinity established a 55-year law practice in the New Orleans area, focusing on General Business Practice and Litigation. He served for 21 years as the General Counsel of the Board of Commissioners of the Orleans Levee District. He earned a BBA from Tulane Business Administration in 1957 and graduated from Tulane University Law School in 1959. He was a veteran of the United States Navy Air Corp, serving during the Korean War.