Stephen M. Payne
About Stephen M. Payne
Stephen M. Payne is a lawyer based in Los Angeles, CA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Stephen M. Payne is recognized in the following practice area:
- Los Angeles, California
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: Irell & Manella LLP
Education: University of Chicago, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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