Atty. Michael Joseph Payne

Atty. Michael Joseph Payne

Michael Joseph Payne is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning, corporate and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Clayton Clayton 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Joseph Payne at a glance

Michael Joseph Payne is a Partner based in Clayton, Missouri, practicing at Frankel, Rubin, Bond, Dubin, Siegel & Klein, P.C.. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri Illinois (2002) and New York (2024). Educated at University of Missouri (J.D., 2002) and University of Missouri (B.A., 1999). Serands clients in Clayton, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Joseph Payne is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning, corporate and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Michael practices at Frankel, Rubin, Bond, Dubin, Siegel & Klein, P.C. in Clayton, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Joseph Payne's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Michael Joseph Payne is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Missouri →

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.

Michael Joseph Payne is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Michael Joseph Payne is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Joseph Payne

Where is Michael Joseph Payne's law office located?
Michael Joseph Payne's law practice is located in Clayton, Missouri. The firm is Frankel, Rubin, Bond, Dubin, Siegel & Klein, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Joseph Payne handle?
Michael Joseph Payne focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Michael Joseph Payne practiced law?
Michael Joseph Payne has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Michael Joseph Payne go to law school?
Michael Joseph Payne earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Michael Joseph Payne for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Missouri
- 2002
B.A.
University of Missouri
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Missouri U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri Illinois
Admitted: 2002
New York
Admitted: 2024

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