Lawton’s practice focuses on the acquisition and development of commercial real estate, business transactions, and eminent domain. He has a wide range of experience in commercial leasing, property sales and purchases, and other real estate matters. Lawton regularly performs commercial real estate closings, loan modifications and title, survey and site plan review. He provides counsel regarding new business formations, corporate governance, contract drafting and negotiation, business disputes, and takings by governmental bodies. He frequently drafts and negotiates purchase and sale agreements, easements, operating agreements, and various other real estate and corporate documents. His leasing experience includes office, medical office, restaurant and warehouse/industrial locations, as well as other specialty leases. His practice is focused in metro Atlanta, though he represents clients throughout Georgia.

Lawton has been selected for inclusion in the “Legal Elite” by Georgia Trend magazine. He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and the Atlanta Bar Association, and is a past member of the executive committee of the Real Property Section of the State Bar. A native of Augusta, Lawton graduated from Wake Forest University in 1993 and received his J.D. in 2000 from the University of Georgia School of Law.

 
Lawton and his wife, Jen Jordan, live in Sandy Springs; they have two children, who, depending on the date and time, are almost grown.