Atty. Rusty Allen Payton

Atty. Rusty Allen Payton

Rusty Allen Payton is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, commercial litigation, chapter 11 bankruptcy and 8 other areas of law. Rusty received a B.A. degree from Ohio State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Chicago Chicago 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Rusty Allen Payton at a glance

Rusty Allen Payton is a chapter 7, contracts, chapter 13, business, and bankruptcy attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and Eastern District of Michigan and U.S. Court o (1989). Educated at Ohio State University (J.D., 1989) and Ohio State University (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Rusty Allen Payton is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, commercial litigation, chapter 11 bankruptcy and 8 other areas of law
  • Rusty received a B.A. degree from Ohio State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Rusty practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Rusty Allen Payton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rusty Allen Payton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Contracts

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Rusty Allen Payton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Rusty Allen Payton is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Rusty Allen Payton

Where is Rusty Allen Payton's law office located?
Rusty Allen Payton's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rusty Allen Payton handle?
Rusty Allen Payton focuses on chapter 7, contracts, chapter 13, business, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Rusty Allen Payton practiced law?
Rusty Allen Payton has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Rusty Allen Payton go to law school?
Rusty Allen Payton earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Rusty Allen Payton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Ohio State University
- 1989
B.A.
Ohio State University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and Eastern District of Michigan and U.S. Court o
Admitted: 1989

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