Atty. James H. Payne

Atty. James H. Payne

James H. Payne is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, corporate law, health care law and 1 other area of law.

Chattanooga Chattanooga 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About James H. Payne at a glance

James H. Payne is a Shareholder based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Spears, Moore, Rebman & Williams, P.C.. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, commercial re, and health care. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1999). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1999) and University of Tennessee (B.A., 1995). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chattanooga, Tennessee and Federal Bar Associations Chattanooga Tax Practitioners Estate Planning Council of Chattanooga. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James H. Payne is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, corporate law, health care law and 1 other area of law
  • James H. received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • James H. practices at Spears, Moore, Rebman & Williams, P.C. in Chattanooga, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James H. Payne's Areas of Practice

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

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.

James H. Payne is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James H. Payne is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Real Estate Law

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

James H. Payne is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →

Commercial Real Estate

James H. Payne is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Tennessee →

Health Care Law

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

James H. Payne is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James H. Payne

Where is James H. Payne's law office located?
James H. Payne's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The firm is Spears, Moore, Rebman & Williams, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James H. Payne handle?
James H. Payne focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, commercial re, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James H. Payne practiced law?
James H. Payne has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did James H. Payne go to law school?
James H. Payne earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact James H. Payne for a consultation?
You can contact James H. Payne directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James H. Payne received?
James H. Payne's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1999
B.A.
University of Tennessee
- 1995

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1999

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