Since 1991, Michael D. Payne has been practicing law in areas in and around Los Angeles, Hollywood, West Covina, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Orange County and other Southern California communities. He is above all a trial lawyer and takes cases to court. Many other cases settle out of court as he vigorously represents his clients in their personal injury cases throughout Southern California. After more than 20 years of practice as an attorney Mr. Payne has won thousands of personal injury, car accident, medical malpractice, slip and fall, dog bite and other injury cases on behalf of his clients. Mr. Payne is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Its membership includes less than 1 percent 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 $1 million on behalf of their clients. He also holds membership in the Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles; the Consumer Attorneys of California; the American Bar Association; the National Bar Association and State Bar of California. In addition, Mr. Payne has served as a legal commentator for media on several high-profile cases in the Los Angeles area, including the People v. OJ Simpson. Mr. Payne has served as both an arbitrator and Judge Pro Tem in Los Angeles and San Bernardino County. Mr. Payne has received numerous commendations from the County Board of Supervisors, city officials and various State Assemblymen and U.S. Congressmen.
