Atty. Kimberly Payne

Atty. Kimberly Payne

Kimberly Payne is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, employment & labor, state, local and municipal law. Kimberly received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Chicago Chicago 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Kimberly Payne at a glance

Kimberly Payne is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Scariano, Himes and Petrarca. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on formation, employment, and government. Admitted to practice in Georgia (Inactive) (1986), Missouri Indiana (1987), and Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1993). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1984) and University of Kansas (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Kimberly Payne is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, employment & labor, state, local and municipal law
  • Kimberly received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Kimberly practices at Scariano, Himes and Petrarca in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Kimberly Payne's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Employment Law

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

Kimberly Payne is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kimberly Payne

Where is Kimberly Payne's law office located?
Kimberly Payne's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Scariano, Himes and Petrarca. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kimberly Payne handle?
Kimberly Payne focuses on formation, employment, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Kimberly Payne practiced law?
Kimberly Payne has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Kimberly Payne go to law school?
Kimberly Payne earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Kimberly Payne for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1984
B.A.
University of Kansas
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Georgia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1986
Missouri Indiana
Admitted: 1987
Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1993

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