Atty. James Michael Payne
James Michael Payne is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, litigation, estate planning and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Southeast Missouri State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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James Michael Payne is a Member based in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, practicing at The Limbaugh Firm. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on chapter 7, trusts, probate, estate planning, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1980). Educated at University of Missouri (J.D., 1980) and Southeast Missouri State University (B.S., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Missouri Bar National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. Serands clients in Cape Girardeau, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Michael Payne is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, litigation, estate planning and 4 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Southeast Missouri State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 46 years
- James practices at The Limbaugh Firm in Cape Girardeau, MO
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James Michael Payne is one of 8,886 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Missouri →
James Michael Payne is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Missouri →
James Michael Payne is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Missouri →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James Michael Payne is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
James Michael Payne is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Missouri →
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Why local counsel matters in Missouri
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cape Girardeau are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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