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Michael D. Payne

Michael D. Payne

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  • Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice
  • California
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Biography

The Law Offices of Michael D. Payne is a small law firm specializing in personal injury for seriously injured persons.

Mr. Payne has kept the firm small in order to provide the highest quality legal service to clients. The Law Offices of Michael D. Payne handles a limited number of cases at any one time to ensure quality representation.

Every case accepted by the Law Offices of Michael D. Payne is handled by Mr. Payne personally. Since 1991, Michael D. Payne has been practicing law in areas in and around Los Angeles, Hollywood, West Covina, and other Southern California communities. He is above all a trial lawyer and takes cases to court and trial on a regular basis. Many other cases settle out of court as he vigorously and persuasively represents his clients in courts throughout Southern California.

Mr. Payne is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. It's membership includes less than 1% of the attorneys in the United States and is limited to those trial lawyers with exceptional skill and experience who have achieved a settlement or verdict in excess of one million dollars on behalf of their clients. In addition Mr. Payne has served as a legal commentator for media on several high profile cases in the Los Angeles area in including the People v. Orenthal James Simpson.

Mr. Payne has served as both an arbitrator and Judge Pro Tem in Los Angeles and San Bernardino County.

Contact us immediately if you or a loved one has been injured.

Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Additional Practice Areas
  • Car Accidents
  • Slip and Fall Accidents
  • Uber/Lyft Accidents
  • Wrongful Death Accidents
  • Sex Abuse
Video Conferencing
  • FaceTime
  • Zoom
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
    No Recovery --No Fee.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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U.S. District Court Central District of California
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Trial Attorney
Law Offices of Michael D. Payne
- Current
Education
Loyola Marymount University
B.B.A. | Finance
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Pepperdine University School of Law
J.D. | Law
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Awards
Superb Rating Of 10 Out Of 10 Stars Based On Client Reviews
Avvo
Recognizing Excellence In Personal Injury
Lawyers Of Distinction
10 Best Attorneys- Exceptional And Outstanding Client Service Award
American Institute Of Personal Injury Attorneys
Nations Top One Percent
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Nations Top One Percent (2017 & 2018)
NTL: Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
Best Attorney Member
Best Lawyers in America
Million Dollar Advocate
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
AV Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
AV Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations
Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles
Member
- Current
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Consumer Attorneys of California
Member
- Current
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Trial Lawyers Charities
Member
- Current
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American Bar Association
Member
- Current
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California State Bar
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
3 Ways To Get A Police Report If You Are In A Car Accident
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Why You Must Get An Attorney For Your Crosswalk or Pedestrian Accident
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4 Things To Do When You Have Been In A Slip And Fall Accident
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You Have Been In A Car Accident –Now What
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Los Angeles Negligent Security & Bar Fight Injury Lawyers
Submitted by the Law Offices of Michael D. Payne
9 Things To Do After a Car Accident
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10 Tips for Choosing the BEST PERSONAL INJURY Lawyer
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Websites & Blogs
Website
California Car Accident and Injury Lawyers
Blog
Blog
You Have Been In A Car Accident –Now What
Blog
4 Things To Do When You Have Been In A Slip And Fall Accident
Contact & Map
Law Offices of Michael D. Payne
150 North Grand Avenue
Ste 206
West Covina, CA 91791
Toll-Free: (888) 964-1530
Telephone: (626) 974-8713
Fax: (626) 974-8712
Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: 8 AM - 12 PM
Sunday: Closed
Law Offices of Michael D. Payne
3200 Guasti Road
Suite 100
Ontario, CA 91761
Toll-Free: (888) 627-5474
Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: 8 AM - 12 PM
Sunday: Closed
Law Offices of Michael D. Payne
8383 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 800
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Toll-Free: (888) 964-1530
Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Friday: 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM - 12 PM
Sunday: Closed
Law Offices of Michael D. Payne
11801 Pierce Street
Suite 200
Riverside, CA 92505
Toll-Free: (888) 627-5474
Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: 8 AM - 12 PM
Sunday: Closed