Atty. William Augustine Payne

Atty. William Augustine Payne

William Augustine Payne is a lawyer practicing collections, insurance subrogation law, insurance defense law and 5 other areas of law. William received a B.S.B.A. degree from John Carroll University in 1975, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About William Augustine Payne at a glance

William Augustine Payne is a Member based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Payne Payne & Cook. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, real estate, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1984). Educated at Ohio Northern University (J.D., 1983) and John Carroll University (B.S.B.A., 1975). Active member of Greater Cleveland, Cuyahoga and Ohio State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Augustine Payne is a lawyer practicing collections, insurance subrogation law, insurance defense law and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S.B.A. degree from John Carroll University in 1975, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • William practices at Payne Payne & Cook in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

William Augustine Payne's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Augustine Payne handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

William Augustine Payne is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William Augustine Payne is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

William Augustine Payne is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William Augustine Payne is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →

Creditor Rights & Collections

William Augustine Payne is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Augustine Payne

Where is William Augustine Payne's law office located?
William Augustine Payne's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Payne Payne & Cook. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Augustine Payne handle?
William Augustine Payne focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, real estate, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has William Augustine Payne practiced law?
William Augustine Payne has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did William Augustine Payne go to law school?
William Augustine Payne earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S.B.A., 1975).
How can I contact William Augustine Payne for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Ohio Northern University
- 1983
B.S.B.A.
John Carroll University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1984

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