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Clayton Graham

Clayton Graham

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Clayton Graham helps clients buy, develop, and sell real estate, as well as navigate land development issues of all types. His projects range from large infrastructure and essential public facility projects to single-site developments, including mixed-use projects, distribution facilities, datacenters, and other industrial uses. Clayton has assisted clients on significant, high-profile, and contested development projects in the Puget Sound region and beyond. As part of DWT’s multidisciplinary land development team, Clayton helps clients site, permit, and develop their projects, and--where necessary--litigate land use matters. He also serves as outside counsel for many client-driven development projects.

Clayton has represented Olympic Property Group/Pope Resources, the Port of Seattle, The Seattle Times Company, Sound Transit, and Waste Management.

Professional Memberships

President, 2017-2019; Board Member; 2011-2019 – King County Municipal League Foundation

Board of Trustees, King County Bar Association, 2015-2018

Growth Management Policy Board, Puget Sound Regional Council, 2015-2019

Chair, 2013-2014; Vice Chair, 2012-2013; Secretary, 2010-2012 – Environmental and Land Use Law Section, King County Bar Association

Leadership Tomorrow, Class of 2013

Volunteer Attorney, Housing Justice Project

Board of Directors, Vice President, Community for Youth, 2008-2010

Asset Management Committee, St. Andrew's Housing Group, 2007- 2009

Washington State Bar Association

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Washington

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Clayton Graham is highly regarded in the field of land use and zoning. He is a strong choice to secure land use approvals and other permits for major development projects.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Clayton Graham is the best land use attorney I have worked with in my 30-year career.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land UseChambers Guide to the USA
  • Clayton Graham is a skilled problem solver and is able to provide options for resolving issues across multiple jurisdictions. He does a great job leading his team to ensure I receive quality, timely advice that I can work with. I am always pleased with the clarity and analysis of the written work product we receive.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land UseChambers Guide to the USA

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