Jeffrey W. Peyton is a commercial finance lawyer who represents national and regional banks, asset-based lenders, mezzanine lenders, financial institutions and other business creditors in a variety of commercial loan transactions. Before joining Miles & Stockbridge, Jeff served as the Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Althea M. Handy of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. During law school, Jeff clerked for the United States Department of Justice, Criminal Appellate Section, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Division of Enforcement, the United States Department of Commerce, Office of General Counsel, and the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland.