Atty. Michael Shawn Payment

Atty. Michael Shawn Payment

Michael Shawn Payment is a lawyer practicing employment law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1985, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Charleston Charleston 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Shawn Payment at a glance

Michael Shawn Payment is a employment attorney based in Charleston, South Carolina. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in California (1993) and U.S. District Court, Southern, Northern and Eastern Districts of California (1993). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Shawn Payment is a lawyer practicing employment law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1985, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Michael practices in Charleston, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Shawn Payment's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Shawn Payment 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.

Michael Shawn Payment is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Michael Shawn Payment's law office located?
Michael Shawn Payment's law practice is located in Charleston, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Shawn Payment handle?
Michael Shawn Payment focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Michael Shawn Payment practiced law?
Michael Shawn Payment has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Michael Shawn Payment go to law school?
Michael Shawn Payment earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1985).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1993
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1985

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Southern, Northern and Eastern Districts of California
Admitted: 1993

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