Clare Arthur Retan (June 8, 1888 – July 1, 1931) was a Michigan lawyer.

[1] Retan graduated from the University of Michigan Law School.

Retan, after his graduation, began to practice law.

In October 1926, Retan was appointed to the position of Michigan Attorney General by Governor Alex J. Groesbeck, where he served for the rest of the year.

Retan died on July 1, 1931, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.