Atty. Kris A Payne

Atty. Kris A Payne

Kris A Payne is a lawyer practicing administrative/ regulatory, corporate, employment and 2 other areas of law. Kris has been licensed for 32 years.

Richland Richland 32 yrs experience 32 year
Call (509) 940-2851 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Kris A Payne at a glance

Kris A Payne is a CH2M HILL Plateau Remediation Co. based in Richland, Washington. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1994) and Washington (2005). Educated at Stanford University Law School J.D. (—). Serands clients in Richland, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kris A Payne is a lawyer practicing administrative/ regulatory, corporate, employment and 2 other areas of law
  • Kris has been licensed for 32 years
  • Kris practices in Richland, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Kris A Payne's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kris A 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.

Kris A Payne is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Kris A Payne is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →

Government & Administrative Law

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

Kris A Payne is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Richland 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.

Looking for additional Washington attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Richland or all attorneys in Washington.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kris A Payne

Where is Kris A Payne's law office located?
Kris A Payne's law practice is located in Richland, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kris A Payne handle?
Kris A Payne focuses on employment, business, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Kris A Payne practiced law?
Kris A Payne has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Kris A Payne go to law school?
Kris A Payne earned their education at (—).
How can I contact Kris A Payne for a consultation?
You can contact Kris A 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.

Education

Stanford University Law School J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994
Washington
Admitted: 2005

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.