Clayborne & Wagner LLP

A Minority-Owned Law Firm

Litigation & Business Transaction Law
Serving the Metro East & Chicago

Illinois Business and
Insurance Defense Attorney

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Clayborne & Wagner LLP is a certified minority-owned litigation and business transaction law firm located in the Metro East and Chicago area. Our law firm is comprised of seasoned, diverse practitioners with decades as partners in a national law firm. Our practice is divided into litigation and commercial transactions. Our clients include local, regional and Fortune 500 Corporations such as banks, manufacturers and retailers, transportation companies, public utilities and national insurance companies. We also represent governmental clients such as municipalities and school districts. Our attorneys have developed highly specialized capabilities in their dedicated practice areas and are recognized by their peers as leaders in their fields.

General Liability

Our Litigation Practice includes Commercial Litigation and General Liability Litigation to keep your business safe from frivolous suits.

Commercial Services

Our Commercial Services Practice covers many basic business legal needs such as construction and commercial transactions, real estate/land use, and business formation.

Government Services

We represents businesses and individuals seeking to resolve issues or further interests related to state and local laws and policies.

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Equine Law Services

We have the knowledge and experience to handle your equestrian case. From personal injury claims to contract breaches and lease development, our equine law team is well-versed in both horse litigation and transaction services.

Firm News

Employer’s Liability for COVID-19

Employer’s Liability for COVID-19

On April 13, 2020, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission through its rule-making authority added an Emergency subsection to its Rules of Evidence addressing the evidentiary burden in proving a claim for...

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Donation to Illinois Center for Autism

Donation to Illinois Center for Autism

BELLEVILLE, ILL. (August 15, 2019) - Clayborne & Wagner LLP has joined the Illinois Center for Autism’s Pedal for Autism as a Bronze Sponsor for this year’s fundraising event held on August 19th. The Illinois...

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Belleville Khoury League Sponsorship

BELLEVILLE, ILL. (August 13, 2019) - Clayborne & Wagner LLP has joined the Belleville Khoury League as a Hole Sponsor for this year’s fundraising event held on September 8th. Belleville Khoury League is a...

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Contact Us Today

We offer new non-equine clients a free 15-minute phone evaluation with our legal team for general inquiries. Schedule an evaluation with our experienced lawyers by calling our office in Belleville at 618.239.0187. If you are a new equine client, please visit our Equine Law Services page for more information.

James F. Clayborne Jr.Partner

Practice Areas: Municipal Law, Class Action Litigation, Insurance, Defense, Products Liability Litigation, Commercial Litigation

Corinne Mitchell, Associate Attorney

Practice Areas: Personal Injury Litigation & Animal Law

Jay Dowling, Partner

Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation, Insurance Defense, Class Action, Consumer Litigation, Products Liability

Michael L. Wagner, Partner

Practice Areas: Municipal Law, Environmental Law, Products Liability Litigation, School Law, General Liability Litigation, Real Estate

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