Clayton E. Soule

Clayton E. Soule is a co-founder and attorney at Soule & Giles LLC Attorneys at Law in Arkansas City, Kansas. He maintains a broad practice that includes family law, divorce, criminal defense, probate, personal injury, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, civil litigation, and contract disputes. Soule represents individuals and businesses in matters that require practical advice, careful preparation, and a clear understanding of both courtroom procedure and everyday legal concerns.

Soule attended Cowley County Community College before earning his undergraduate degree from The Citadel in 2001. The school’s structured military environment emphasized discipline, leadership, and character development. He later received his J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law. This education provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, and problem-solving that supports his work across litigation, family matters, injury claims, probate proceedings, and contractual disputes.

After law school, Soule worked for an insurance company in Kansas City, Kansas, where he focused on commercial liability law. He returned to south-central Kansas in 2007 and expanded his practice at Taylor Krusor and Soule, LLP in Winfield. In 2012, he and Chad Giles opened their Arkansas City firm. His litigation experience includes representing both plaintiffs and defendants in civil cases, giving him a balanced perspective when evaluating claims, defenses, evidence, and trial strategy.

Clayton E. Soule brings broad legal experience and local knowledge to clients throughout Arkansas City and Cowley County. His work often involves disputes and personal legal matters that call for direct communication, sound judgment, and thoughtful preparation. By handling both civil and criminal matters, he helps clients understand their options, respond to legal challenges, and pursue practical resolutions suited to their circumstances.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Soule & Giles, LLC Attorneys at Law
• Member, Kansas Bar Association

Licensed State

• Kansas

Education

• University of Kansas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Cowley County Community College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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