Atty. Matthew S. Payne

Atty. Matthew S. Payne

Matthew S. Payne is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate, wills & living wills and 5 other areas of law.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 25 yrs experience 25 year
Call (844) 535-4392 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Matthew S. Payne at a glance

Matthew S. Payne is an Associate based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Fox Rothschild LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2001) and Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (2006). Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew S. Payne is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate, wills & living wills and 5 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Matthew practices at Fox Rothschild LLP in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew S. Payne's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Matthew S. Payne is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Matthew S. Payne is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Matthew S. Payne is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Real Estate Law

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

Matthew S. Payne is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Land Use & Zoning

Matthew S. Payne is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew S. Payne

Where is Matthew S. Payne's law office located?
Matthew S. Payne's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Fox Rothschild LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew S. Payne handle?
Matthew S. Payne focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Matthew S. Payne practiced law?
Matthew S. Payne has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Matthew S. Payne go to law school?
Matthew S. Payne earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Matthew S. Payne for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
- 2006
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2001
Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2006

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