Jonathan Layton, J.D.
Jonathan Layton is a graduate of The College of William and Mary, where he majored in English literature. While in college Layton was a staff writer for The Flat Hat, one of the nation's oldest student newspapers. While attending Delaware Law School, Layton served as Editor of the Delaware Journal. After graduating, Layton practiced law in a variety of areas for more than 20 years and is a seasoned trial attorney. Currently, Layton has shifted his focus to work as a full-time freelance writer.
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