Clayton T. Tanaka   |   Associate

As a civil engineer licensed in California, Mr. Tanaka has extensive knowledge of construction practices and vast experience in the designs of both residential subdivisions and commercial developments. Mr. Tanaka has represented developers and general contractors in numerous complex real estate and construction matters, including disputes involving grading, design, boundary and easement, water intrusion and insurance coverage issues.

Mr. Tanaka has also represented a variety of businesses in actions involving breach of contract, fraud, and copyright and trademark infringement.

Mr. Tanaka received his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles. He received his law degree at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, where he was an Articles Editor for the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review and authored an article which has been cited in a California Supreme Court brief and in several legal publications. While in law school, Mr. Tanaka also assisted the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office by preparing for and conducting preliminary hearings.

Mr. Tanaka is admitted to practice law in both California and Nevada courts as well as in the federal court for the Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Central Districts of California. He is a member of the Orange County Bar Association. Mr. Tanaka is also fluent in Japanese.