Atty. Allison M. Payne

Atty. Allison M. Payne

Allison (Alli) Payne advises Keller and Heckman clients on regulatory and compliance matters under state and federal environmental, chemical, and occupational safety and health laws. Specifically, clients seek Alli’s guidance on issues arising under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, and other federal and state regulatory programs, as well as international pesticide and chemical regulations.

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Profile Summary

About Allison M. Payne at a glance

Allison M. Payne is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Keller and Heckman LLP. Their practice focuses on workers comp, litigation, environmental, health care, and energy. Educated at Loyola University College of Law (J.D., 2019) and Louisiana State University (B.A., 2015). Active member of ABA), Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER, Memberships •American Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Allison (Alli) Payne advises Keller and Heckman clients on regulatory and compliance matters under state and federal environmental, chemical, and occupational safety and health laws
  • Specifically, clients seek Alli’s guidance on issues arising under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, and other federal and state regulatory programs, as well as international pesticide and chemical regulations
  • Prior to joining Keller and Heckman, Alli served as an attorney-advisor within the Pesticides and Toxic Substances Law Office for the U.S
  • Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of General Counsel, where she advised EPA program offices on a wide variety of matters under chemical and pesticide laws
  • Alli’s extensive background, which combines environmental science and the law, serves her well in helping clients maintain safe and healthy workplaces by ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines
  • Awards •EPA Bronze Medal for Commendable Service (2023) •EPA OCSPP Award for Excellence (2022) Insights & In the News Antifouling Coatings in Murky Waters: How EPA’s VIDA Regulations Leave Industry Uncertain 03.03.2026 Publication Best Law Firms Features Keller and Heckman in 2026 Edition Press Release 11.06.2025

Practice Areas Explained

Allison M. Payne's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Allison M. Payne is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Allison M. Payne is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in District of Columbia →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Allison M. Payne

Where is Allison M. Payne's law office located?
Allison M. Payne's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Keller and Heckman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Allison M. Payne handle?
Allison M. Payne focuses on workers comp, litigation, environmental, health care, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
Where did Allison M. Payne go to law school?
Allison M. Payne earned their education at (J.D., 2019); (B.A., 2015).
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University College of Law
- 2019
B.A.
Louisiana State University
- 2015

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