Atty. James Stephen Payne

Atty. James Stephen Payne

James Stephen Payne is a lawyer practicing juvenile law, divorce, real estate and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.B.A. degree from Harding University in 1984, and has been licensed for 32 years.

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About James Stephen Payne at a glance

James Stephen Payne is a Member based in South Point, Ohio, practicing at Payne, Attorney at Law. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on divorce, probate, family law, real estate, and juvenile. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1994). Educated at Capital University (J.D., 1994) and Harding University (B.B.A., 1984). Serands clients in South Point, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Stephen Payne is a lawyer practicing juvenile law, divorce, real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from Harding University in 1984, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • James practices at Payne, Attorney at Law in South Point, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Stephen Payne's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

James Stephen Payne is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

James Stephen Payne is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

James Stephen Payne is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Ohio →

Real Estate Law

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

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

Juvenile Law

James Stephen Payne is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Stephen Payne

Where is James Stephen Payne's law office located?
James Stephen Payne's law practice is located in South Point, Ohio. The firm is Payne, Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Stephen Payne handle?
James Stephen Payne focuses on divorce, probate, family law, real estate, juvenile. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Stephen Payne practiced law?
James Stephen Payne has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did James Stephen Payne go to law school?
James Stephen Payne earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.B.A., 1984).
How can I contact James Stephen Payne for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Capital University
- 1994
B.B.A.
Harding University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1994

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