Atty. John M. Payne

Atty. John M. Payne

John M. Payne is a lawyer practicing labor law, union avoidance, collective bargaining and 4 other areas of law.

Seattle Seattle 47 J. Erfahrung 47 year
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Profile Summary

About John M. Payne at a glance

John M. Payne is a Shareholder based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Davis, Grimm, Payne & Marra. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on employment, civil rights, and adr. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1979) and Washington (1981). Educated at Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University (J.D., 1979) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1975). Active member of State Bar of Michigan Washington State Bar Association. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • John M. Payne is a lawyer practicing labor law, union avoidance, collective bargaining and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices at Davis, Grimm, Payne & Marra in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Payne's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John M. Payne is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John M. Payne

Where is John M. Payne's law office located?
John M. Payne's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Davis, Grimm, Payne & Marra. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. Payne handle?
John M. Payne focuses on employment, civil rights, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has John M. Payne practiced law?
John M. Payne has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John M. Payne go to law school?
John M. Payne earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact John M. Payne for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University
- 1979
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1979
Washington
Admitted: 1981

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