Atty. Gary L. Payne

Atty. Gary L. Payne

Gary L. Payne is a lawyer practicing workers compensation defense.

Alton Alton 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Gary L. Payne at a glance

Gary L. Payne is a Partner based in Alton, Illinois, practicing at Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on workers comp. Admitted to practice in Kentucky U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District (2000) and Illinois (2004). Educated at Salmon P. Chase College of Law (J.D., 2000) and Southeastern College of the Assemblies of God (B.A. Bible, 1992). Serands clients in Alton, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gary L. Payne is a lawyer practicing workers compensation defense
  • Gary L. received a B.A. degree from Southeastern College of the Assemblies of God in 1992, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Gary L. practices at Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP in Alton, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Gary L. Payne's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary L. 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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gary L. Payne

Where is Gary L. Payne's law office located?
Gary L. Payne's law practice is located in Alton, Illinois. The firm is Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary L. Payne handle?
Gary L. Payne focuses on workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Gary L. Payne practiced law?
Gary L. Payne has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Gary L. Payne go to law school?
Gary L. Payne earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A. Bible, 1992).
How can I contact Gary L. Payne for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Salmon P. Chase College of Law
- 2000
B.A. Bible
Southeastern College of the Assemblies of God
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Kentucky U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District
Admitted: 2000
Illinois
Admitted: 2004

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