Practice areas: State, Local & Municipal, Civil Litigation, Government Contracts; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 2010
Education: University of Florida Levin College of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2018 - 2021 Seth B. Claytor is a partner at Boswell & Dunlap LLP in Bartow, Florida, where he represents clients across a broad spectrum of legal matters. As a Polk County attorney, he serves as Assistant City Attorney for Lake Alfred, Winter Haven and the Town of Dundee. In addition to his municipal work, he provides comprehensive representation in personal injury cases, advocating for clients and families affected by automobile collisions, motorcycle accidents, premises liability and wrongful death claims. His ability to navigate complex legal challenges makes him a trusted advocate for individuals, businesses and local governments alike.
Mr. Claytor graduated summa cum laude from the University of Florida with a B.S.B.A. in business finance. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law and went on to complete a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in real property development at the University of Miami School of Law. This advanced training in real estate and property law enhances his ability to handle land use, foreclosure and real estate transactions alongside his litigation practice.
Mr. Claytor is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida, the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. He is also an active member of The Florida Bar, the Lakeland Bar Association and The Willson American Inn of Court.
Since joining Boswell & Dunlap LLP in 2011, Mr. Claytor has built a reputation as a skilled and effective attorney who combines deep legal knowledge with practical problem-solving. Known for his meticulous preparation, strong courtroom presence and commitment to achieving positive results, he tailors his approach to each client’s needs while maintaining clear and open communication. His dedication to excellence has earned the trust of his clients, peers and the Polk County community, making him a steadfast advocate both inside and outside the courtroom.
Practice areas
State, Local & Municipal, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Civil Litigation: Defense, Government Contracts, Land Use/Zoning, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Real Estate: BusinessFocus areas
Brain Injury, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Construction Accident, Landlord/Tenant, Mortgage & Refinance, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Short Sale, State, Local & Municipal Litigation, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 40% State, Local & Municipal
- 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10% Civil Litigation: Defense
- 10% Government Contracts
- 10% Land Use/Zoning
- 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Other
First Admitted: 2010, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.bosdun.com/team/seth-benton-claytor/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Florida Bar
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
- U.S. Tax Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- United States Supreme Court
- Lakeland Bar Association
- Willson American Inn of Court
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Motorcycle Accident With Catastrophic Injuries. $1.3 Million, 2015.
Educational Background
- University of Miami School of Law, LL.M. in Real Property Development (2012)
- University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law, J.D. (2009)
- University of Florida, B.S.B.A. (summa cum laude, 2005)
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2018 - 2021
