Atty. Michael C. Payne
Attorney Mike Payne’s legal practice focuses on representing financial institutions, private lenders, businesses and individuals in complex commercial real estate and financing transactions, including financing, acquisition/disposition, and leasing matters. Mike also assists his clients with the establishment and enforcement of creditors’ rights.
Banking And Finance Law Attorney · Serving Greeley, CO
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About Michael C. Payne at a Glance
Michael C. Payne is a business attorney based in Greeley, Colorado, practicing at Coan, Payton & Payne LLC. Admitted to practice in Kansas, Kansas Bar Association and Colorado, Colorado Bar Association. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serves clients in Greeley, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael C. Payne
Attorney Mike Payne’s legal practice focuses on representing financial institutions, private lenders, businesses and individuals in complex commercial real estate and financing transactions, including financing, acquisition/disposition, and leasing matters. Mike also assists his clients with the establishment and enforcement of creditors’ rights.
Representative Matters
- Lead counsel for regional bank on $47,000,000.00 multi-family construction loan transaction;
- Lead counsel for regional bank on $27,000,000.00 senior living apartment construction loan transaction;
- Lead counsel for national real estate investor on acquisition of and leasing matters for 90,000+ square-foot office building complex;
- Lead counsel for national food manufacturing company on acquisition of 166,000 square-foot industrial warehouse served by rail line;
- Domestic counsel for international bank on $145,000,000+ credit facility;
- Lead counsel for regional real estate developer on acquisition of and leasing matters for 28,000+ square-foot mixed-use development.
- Outside counsel for regional bank on C-PACE financing transaction;
Professional & Community Involvement
- Treasurer, Business Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association
- Former Council Member, Real Estate Law Section Council of the Colorado Bar Association
- Member, Colorado Bar Association
- Former Board Chair and Member, Weld Community Foundation
- Former Board Chair, Windsor Community Foundation
- Former Board Member, Weld RE-4 Education Foundation
- Former Commissioner, Windsor Planning Commission
- Graduate, Leadership Northern Colorado
Bar & Court Admissions
- Colorado
- Colorado Supreme Court
- S. District Court, Colorado
- Nebraska
- Nebraska Supreme Court
- S. District Court, Nebraska
- Texas
- Texas Supreme Court
- S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
- United States Supreme Court
Honors & Awards
- Colorado Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine (2010, 2015, 2016, 2017)
- Colorado Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- AV® Preeminent™ lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Review Ratings
- 40 Under 40 Leaders Honor Roll, BizWest (2013)
Personal
Mr. Payne is a proud two-time graduate of the University of Kansas, having obtained both his B.A. and J.D. from that institution
Mr. Payne is a founding member of Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC and serves on its Executive Committee. He spends his time between the firm’s Denver, Fort Collins and Greeley offices. He is a frequent speaker before real estate and legal professionals and a contributor to various real estate and trade publications.
Mike lives in Windsor with his wife, three children, and their two big dogs (Bernese Mountain Dog and Boxer). In spare moments, Mike enjoys golfing, tennis, cooking, and savoring a hot cup of coffee.
Practice Areas Explained
Michael C. Payne's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael C. Payne handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Greeley.
Business & Corporate Law in Greeley
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Greeley
Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greeley are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Greeley Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Greeley-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Greeley Choose Michael C. Payne
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael C. Payne's practice in the field of business.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Kansas, Kansas Bar Association and Colorado, Colorado Bar Association, Michael C. Payne can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Business Practice
Concentrating on business means Michael C. Payne's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Greeley
A Greeley-based practice means Michael C. Payne attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael C. Payne Handles in Greeley
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