Payne & Fears LLP
About Payne & Fears LLP
Payne & Fears LLP is a leading law firm with 13 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across nine practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2008. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' Purely Peer Review® emphasizes the lawyers’ credibility and reputation for their practice amongst peers in their practice areas and regions. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Payne & Fears LLP has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Labor and Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management, Litigation - Real Estate, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), and Commercial Litigation.
Payne & Fears LLP also appears in Best Law Firms® accolades. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Payne & Fears LLP has nine rankings in practice areas including: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Employment Law - Management, Insurance Law, Labor Law - Management, and Litigation - Real Estate, echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
*Unactivated firm profiles show a limited selection of up to 5 practice areas per publication.
These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Payne & Fears LLP's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations:
- Irvine, California
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Los Angeles, California
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Redwood City, California
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- San Francisco, California
Recognized Lawyers at Payne & Fears LLP
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