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Payne & Fears LLP has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” This distinction reflects the firm’s commitment to professional excellence and its strong reputation among clients and...

Karen Kirollos has joined Payne & Fears LLP as an Associate in the firm’s Employment Litigation and Business Litigation Group. Known for her strategic thinking and meticulous preparation, Karen brings valuable...

Cliff White has joined Payne & Fears LLP as Counsel in the firm’s Insurance Litigation Group, with his extensive background expected to extend into the Business and Employment Groups as well. With more than 25 years of...

Congratulations to the 13 Payne & Fears attorneys included in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers In America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®. Attorneys have been recognized in the following practice areas: The Best...

We congratulate Payne & Fears attorney Leila Narvid for being named a 2025 Northern California Super Lawyer in Employment Litigation: Defense....

We congratulate our Payne & Fears attorneys named 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars in the following practice areas: Employment & Labor Taylor Brown Blake Dillion Bree Oswald Employment Litigation:...

We’re proud to congratulate eight dedicated Payne & Fears attorneys recognized as 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers® for their excellence across various practice areas. Their commitment to delivering...

Jack McMenamin has joined Payne & Fears LLP as an Associate in the firm’s Employment Litigation Group, based in the Irvine office. He brings a deep understanding of labor and employment law, defending clients...

Payne & Fears has elected attorney Randy R. Haj to the Partnership. Congratulations to Randy Haj! “We are honored to celebrate Randy’s promotion to Partner,” said Scott Luskin, Chair of the Business...

Payne & Fears LLP has been named to the 2025 Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list. This recognition highlights firms that demonstrate professional excellence, receiving outstanding ratings from both clients and...

Congratulations to Payne & Fears attorney Leila Narvid on being recognized as a 2024 Northern California Women’s Edition Super Lawyers® in Employment Litigation: Defense. Super Lawyers recognizes top attorneys in...

Kathryn Querner has joined Payne & Fears LLP as an Associate in the firm’s Employment Litigation Group, based in the Irvine office. Her background as a law clerk gave her a strong foundation in legal analysis,...