Our Team
Clayton B. Krohn
Clayton grew up in a tiny Midwestern farm town. Some of his earliest influences were his dad and the customers who spent time at his family’s service station. While they debated the latest topics, he realized that compelling arguments require facts, logic, and rational thought. He also learned the value of hard work and community and the gratification of serving others.
Clayton acquired a deep love for music and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees with his exceptional talent playing the double bass. As a professional musician, he studied with world-class artists and performed with renowned singers, orchestras, jazz groups, and tours of Broadway musicals. When Mr. Krohn decided to apply this level of devotion and discipline to the study of law he earned a Juris Doctor degree from a top twenty law school and attained a coveted position on the school’s National Mock Trial Team.
Clayton considers his musical career to be the perfect training and complement to his life’s work as an attorney. To excel at both requires a thorough commitment to preparation, discipline, attention to detail, and a complete immersion in the task at hand.
Education
Washington and Lee University School of Law – Lexington, VA
· Juris Doctor, 1997
· National Mock Trial Team
University of North Carolina at Greensboro – Greensboro, NC
· Master of Music
· Fletcher Fellowship
· Research Assistant
Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI
· Bachelor of Music
Affiliations
North Carolina Bar Association: Litigation, Estate Planning, Fiduciary Law and Real Property Sections; North Carolina State Bar; Greensboro Bar Association; Real Estate Lawyers Association of North Carolina.
“In music school, we would race to the practice room after breakfast and spend the day working the piece through, note by note, phrase by phrase. That same discipline helped me get admitted to a top law school where I honed my litigation and trial skills. In my law practice, we approach every case like a new piece of music. We sit down with the client and listen. Then we ask questions. We research. We ask more questions. With the client’s input, we develop a plan and move forward. When we get to the handful of yes or no issues that often make or break a case, we know we are ready.”
– Clayton Krohn –
Jessica Guynn
Real Estate Paralegal
Jessica holds an associate degree in Criminal Justice, extensive Legal Studies/Paralegal certification training, and has nearly a decade’s experience in various legal specialties. She oversees our real estate services and collaborates with Clayton on real property matters.
Jessica’s grace under pressure during even the most complicated closings inspires confidence in those involved. She maintains comprehensive, highly detailed, and consistently updated records, managing communications among all parties to ensure a smooth process. Her specialized knowledge and kind, calm, and empathetic manner have established us as a firm of choice for area real estate and lending professionals.
Katherine (Kati) Walker
Trust and Estate Paralegal
As a child, Kati’s strong sense of right and wrong compelled her interest in the law. She earned an associate degree in Criminal Justice, started her legal career with a personal injury practice, and found her niche with estate administration. Kati oversees our estate planning and administration services, collaborating with Clayton on every aspect, including drafting wills, power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney, and other legal instruments.
Kati has a personal understanding of and empathy for our clients as they plan the distribution of their assets. She patiently explains complicated concepts to help our clients make the best decisions. When clients are tasked with managing the last wishes of a loved one, she guides them through the process with compassion, ensuring that they are supported with sensitivity and kindness at every step.