Atty. William Thomas Payne

Atty. William Thomas Payne

William Thomas Payne is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law, erisa, employee benefits litigation and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Thomas Payne at a glance

William Thomas Payne is a Partner based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Feinstein Doyle Payne & Kravec, LLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on discrimination, employment, litigation, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1979) and Pennsylvania (1983). Educated at University of California - Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 1979) and University of Pittsburgh (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Thomas Payne is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law, erisa, employee benefits litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • William practices at Feinstein Doyle Payne & Kravec, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

William Thomas Payne's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

William Thomas Payne is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William Thomas Payne is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

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

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

William Thomas Payne is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Appellate Practice

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Thomas Payne

Where is William Thomas Payne's law office located?
William Thomas Payne's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Feinstein Doyle Payne & Kravec, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Thomas Payne handle?
William Thomas Payne focuses on discrimination, employment, litigation, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has William Thomas Payne practiced law?
William Thomas Payne has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did William Thomas Payne go to law school?
William Thomas Payne earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact William Thomas Payne for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Thomas Payne received?
William Thomas Payne's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California - Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
- 1979
B.A.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1983

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