Atty. Melissa Travis Payne
Melissa works in Chadwick Washington’s Fairfax office as an associate attorney, having joined the firm in April 2023. She provides general counseling and representation to community associations regarding assessment collections, covenant enforcement, contract negotiation, corporate governance, drafting rules and policies, and interpretation and amendments of governing documents.
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Melissa Travis Payne is an Associate based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Chadwick, Washington, Moriarty, Elmore & Bunn, PC. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on business, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2016) and Virginia (2022). Educated at Wake Forest University School of Law, Winston-Salem, NC. (J.D., 2016) and Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL. (B.S., 2012). Active member of Professional Associations •Virginia State Bar •North Carolina State Bar •Community Associations Institute, Washington Metropolitan Chapter. Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa works in Chadwick Washington’s Fairfax office as an associate attorney, having joined the firm in April 2023
- She provides general counseling and representation to community associations regarding assessment collections, covenant enforcement, contract negotiation, corporate governance, drafting rules and policies, and interpretation and amendments of governing documents
- Melissa earned her law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2016 and is admitted to practice law in Virginia and North Carolina
- Prior to joining the firm, Melissa practiced in North Carolina, focusing on mass torts and tobacco litigation
- Articles • Author, 'We're Sorry Ms. Jackson
- We Are for Real
- You Are Not on the Board,' Quorum, Washington Metro Chapter Community Associations Institute, February 2025 • Co-Author, 'May I Have Your Attention, Please?
- Will the Real Volunteers Please Stand Up?
- Receiverships in Community Associations,' Quorum, Washington Metro Chapter Community Associations Institute, October 2023
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fairfax are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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