The Law Offices of Michael D. Payne Information

The Law Offices of Michael D. Payne is a small law firm specializing in civil and criminal litigation. Mr. Payne has kept the firm small in order to provide the highest quality legal service to clients. The Law Offices of Michael D. Payne handles a limited number of cases at any one time to ensure quality representation. Every case accepted by the Law Offices of Michael D. Payne is handled by Mr. Payne personally. Since 1992 Michael D. Payne has been practicing law in areas in and around Los Angeles, Hollywood, West Covina, and other southern California communities. He is above all a trial lawyer and takes cases to court and trial on a regular basis. Many other cases settle out of court as he vigorously and persuasively represents his clients in civil and criminal courts throughout Southern California. After almost 15 years of practice as an attorney Mr. Payne has won thousands of verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. Mr. Payne is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. It's membership includes less than 1% of the attorneys in the United States and is limited to those trial lawyers with exceptional skill and experience who have achieved a settlement or verdict in excess of one million dollars on behalf of their clients. In addition Mr. Payne has served as a legal commentator for media on several high profile cases in the Los Angeles area in including the People v. Orenthal James Simpson. Mr. Payne serves as both an arbitrator and Judge Pro Tem in Los Angeles and San Bernardino County. Mr. Payne has received numerous commendations from the County Board of Supervisors, city officials and various State Assemblymen and U.S. Congressman. Staying in close communication with clients is a top priority of the Law Offices of Michael D. Payne. Building a strong attorney-client relationship begins with a frank and thorough initial consultation. Contact us to schedule a first discussion of your legal concerns.