Payne & Fears LLP is a regional business law firm comprised of highly qualified and successful lawyers.  We deliver excellent, individually tailored and zealous advocacy for our clients.  Our experience, qualifications, size, culture and core values all contribute to our record of success.

Some of the largest and most prestigious companies in the world, as well as smaller, emerging companies and nonprofit organizations choose Payne & Fears to represent them for their most pressing legal matters.  Our reputation for excellence, personalized service and efficiency began with our representation of employers in labor and employment matters.  That reputation has grown to include business litigation, insurance coverage and business transactions.  Whether advising our clients how to avoid legal problems or representing them in cases with millions of dollars at stake, our clients know that Payne & Fears consistently delivers the results they want.

At Payne & Fears we take our work seriously, but try not to take ourselves too seriously.  Our clients enjoy our unintentionally ominous name.  And we confess that sometimes we smile (just a little) when opponents say we live up to it.  Let us put Payne & Fears to work for you.

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Payne & Fears LLP

John Fournier

Robert Matsuishi

Robert Leventhal

Philip Lem

Eric Sohlgren

Daniel Fears

Tyler Runge

Melissa Clarke

Rich Zepfel

Brian Marsh

Alexandra Defelice

James Payne

The Legal Team at Payne & Fears LLP is dedicated to providing expert legal guidance and representation across a range of business law matters. Comprised of skilled attorneys and legal support staff, the team focuses on labor and employment issues, business litigation, and transactional law, ensuring that clients receive tailored advocacy to navigate complex legal challenges. Their collaborative approach and deep understanding of the law empower clients to mitigate risks and achieve successful outcomes, reinforcing the firm’s reputation for excellence and personalized service.

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