John B. Payne, Junior.

Background

Payne, Junior, John B. was born on December 26, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Education

Grand Valley State College (Bachelor of Science, 1976). Detroit College of Law (Juris Doctor, 1983). Wayne State University Law School (Master of Laws, 1988).

Career

Fex v. Michigan, 113 South. Court 1085 (1993); United States versus Walton, 909 F.2d 915 (6th Circuit 1990).Admitted to the bar, 1983, Michigan and United States. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan. 1985, Pennsylvania, United States.

Supreme Court and United States.

Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. 1986, United States. Tax Court.

Member, Federal Defender Panel, Detroit. John B. Payne, Junior, Attorney, established his practice in 1983, concentrating on appellate and administrative matters.

The Firm expanded into a full-service general practice and litigation firm in 1988, when the principal received his Master of Laws in Taxation.

Although it is a solo practice, highly qualified legal paraprofessionals assist the attorney, and several accountants have a continuing relationship to the firm. The firm has adopted the Michigan State Bar Pro Bono Standard. The firm has a sliding fee scale based on ability to pay for Medicaid planning for nursing home patients.

Achievements

• John B. Payne, Junior. has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member, Federal Defender Panel, Detroit.