Atty. Brett Payne
CURRENT SCOPE OF PRACTICE Brett Payne is a trial attorney who represents clients in matters involving personal injury defense, contract and business disputes, construction defects, transportation, products liability, premises liability, and insurance disputes. TRIAL EXPERIENCE Brett has tried cases to a Jury in Travis, Williamson, Bell, Lee, Harris, Coryell, Hays, Collin, Cooke, Denton, Dallas, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Montague, Tarrant, and Wise Counties of Texas.
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Brett Payne is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Walters, Balido & Crain. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on real estate, construction, litigation, consumer, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Texas (1994). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1994) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- CURRENT SCOPE OF PRACTICE Brett Payne is a trial attorney who represents clients in matters involving personal injury defense, contract and business disputes, construction defects, transportation, products liability, premises liability, and insurance disputes
- TRIAL EXPERIENCE Brett has tried cases to a Jury in Travis, Williamson, Bell, Lee, Harris, Coryell, Hays, Collin, Cooke, Denton, Dallas, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Montague, Tarrant, and Wise Counties of Texas
- He is currently handling litigation in Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bell, Coryell, Burnet, Kerr, Brazos, Bexar, Lampasas, Caldwell, Bastrop, McLennan, Burleson, Lee, and Erath Counties of Texas
- Each case tried to a Jury over the past five years has resulted in “zero” damage verdict or verdict significantly below settlement authority
- CURRENT LITIGATION MATTERS • Currently defending national retailer throughout North and Central Texas in premises, pharmaceutical and security cases. • Currently defending international manufacturing business in wrongful death and person injury litigation. • Currently defending both local businesses and individuals throughout North and Central Texas in premises litigation. • Defending individuals and national insurance companies in litigation involving serious personal injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents. • Defending national manufacturer in products liability litigation. • Defending regional business in dram shop litigation. • Defending national real estate business in matters involving wrongful foreclosure and conversion of property, RECENT LITIGATION ACCOMPISHMENTS • Successfully tried wrongful death case arising from hit and run accident with allegations of intoxication, resulting in complete defense verdict. • Successfully tried premises liability case involving three - level back fusion, resulting in complete defense verdict. • Obtained Summary Judgment for Defendant business dram shop litigation. • Prosecuted million dollar fire loss subrogation case on behalf of national insurance company and real estate firm arising out of complete destruction of apartment building. • Obtained Summary Judgment in favor of premises owner in significant injury case involving shattered leg resulting from twelve foot fall. • Favorably resolved litigation between stockholders of local restaurant business regarding ownership interest in the company. • Favorably resolved litigation between adjoining property owners regarding water rights and boundary dispute
- PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • Admitted, Texas, 1994 • State Bar of Texas • U.S
- District Courts – Texas o Eastern District o Western District • Austin Bar Association • Austin Claims Association ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Selected for inclusion in Texas Rising Stars by Texas Monthly Magazine (2004-2005)
- Selected for inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers by Texas Monthly Magazine 2013
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brett Payne handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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