Atty. Jon M. Payne

Atty. Jon M. Payne

Jon M. Payne is a lawyer practicing commercial, commercial litigation, labor and employment law.

Tulsa Tulsa 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Jon M. Payne at a glance

Jon M. Payne is a Shareholder based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, practicing at Newton, O'Connor, Turner & Ketchum PC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1992) and Oklahoma U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit U.S. District Cou (1998). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1992) and Princeton University (A.B., 1989). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Barrister, Hudson Hall Wheaton Chapter, Tulsa, Oklahoma 1999-2007, Tulsa County and Oklahoma Bar Associations State Bar of Texas American Inns of Court. Serands clients in Tulsa, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jon M. Payne is a lawyer practicing commercial, commercial litigation, labor and employment law
  • Jon received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Jon practices at Newton, O'Connor, Turner & Ketchum PC in Tulsa, OK

Practice Areas Explained

Jon M. Payne's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jon 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.

Jon M. Payne is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oklahoma →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Jon M. Payne is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oklahoma →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oklahoma

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jon M. Payne

Where is Jon M. Payne's law office located?
Jon M. Payne's law practice is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The firm is Newton, O'Connor, Turner & Ketchum PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jon M. Payne handle?
Jon M. Payne focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oklahoma.
How long has Jon M. Payne practiced law?
Jon M. Payne has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Jon M. Payne go to law school?
Jon M. Payne earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (A.B., 1989).
How can I contact Jon M. Payne for a consultation?
You can contact Jon M. 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 Jon M. Payne received?
Jon M. Payne's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 1992
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1989

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1992
Oklahoma U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit U.S. District Cou
Admitted: 1998

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