Atty. Stephen M. Payne

Atty. Stephen M. Payne

Stephen M. Payne is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, appeals, class action and 1 other area of law.

Newport Beach Newport Beach 10 yrs experience 10 year
Call (760) 730-6618 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Stephen M. Payne at a glance

Stephen M. Payne is an Attorney based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at Irell & Manella LLP. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on ip, class action, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (2016). Educated at University of Chicago Law School, Chicago IL (—). Serands clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen M. Payne is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, appeals, class action and 1 other area of law
  • Stephen received a degree from University of Chicago Law School, Chicago IL, and has been licensed for 10 years
  • Stephen practices at Irell & Manella LLP in Newport Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen M. Payne's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Stephen M. Payne is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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

Stephen M. Payne is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Stephen M. Payne is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen M. Payne

Where is Stephen M. Payne's law office located?
Stephen M. Payne's law practice is located in Newport Beach, California. The firm is Irell & Manella LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen M. Payne handle?
Stephen M. Payne focuses on ip, class action, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen M. Payne practiced law?
Stephen M. Payne has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
Where did Stephen M. Payne go to law school?
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How can I contact Stephen M. Payne for a consultation?
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Education

University of Chicago Law School, Chicago IL
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2016

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