Frank Clay is a member of the firm’s Plaintiff group where he represents clients in personal injury and medical malpractice matters.
Frank proudly served in the United States Army as a paralegal where he participated in dozens of Courts-Martial and Administrative Separation Hearings. He also advised military commanders on a range of legal matters. Frank held leadership positions throughout his service and brings those leadership principles and confidence to every case.
Before joining the firm as an attorney, Frank gained a wealth of practical knowledge by working for nearly a dozen judges. He served as a Law Clerk for Virginia Beach Circuit Court judges, an Extern for the Honorable D. Arthur Kelsey in the Supreme Court of Virginia, and an Intern for Judge April C. Wood in the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
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Active security clearance
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Years old when I started my small business
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Generation lawyer and college grad
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Published book
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What inspired you to start a small business at the age of 18?
My father owned a small asphalt paving business, so I had the luxury of learning a trade at a very early age. By the time I was eighteen, I knew everything about residential and commercial asphalt paving, but I wanted to pursue an education. So, I decided to use those skills to pay for my undergraduate degree while also being a full-time student. It was difficult to balance, but I wouldn’t trade that experience for anything.
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How did your experience as a young business owner shape your perspective on entrepreneurship and the law?
When I first started the asphalt paving business, a mentor told me “work for your reputation, so your reputation can work for you.” That still holds true as an attorney. Reputation is everything.
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Outside of practicing law, what are your passions or hobbies?
I enjoy spending as much time outside as possible. Whether it’s golfing, hiking, fishing, or hunting. I love it all.
Education
- Regent University School of Law, J.D.
- Old Dominion University, B.S., summa cum laude
Experience
- Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda on a variety of legal issues
- Served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Stephen C. Mahan in the Virginia Beach Circuit Court
- Served as an Extern for the Honorable D. Arthur Kelsey in the Supreme Court of Virginia
- Served as an Intern in the North Carolina Court of Appeals
- Selected as a Staff Editor for the Journal of Global Justice and Public Policy at Regent University School of Law
- Selected as an Associate on the Trial Advocacy Board at Regent University School of Law
Admissions
- Virginia State Bar
