| Sep 26 |
Partner James R. Moss Appointed to Utah State Charter School Board SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, September 19, 2017 – Payne & Fears LLP is pleased to announce that James R. Moss, one of the firm’s partners, has been appointed by Governor Gary R. Herbert to the Utah State Charter School Board. In 2017, 71,494 students attended Utah’s 127 charter schools. As the largest authorizer in Utah, authorizing over 90% of charter schools in the state, the State Charter School Board works hard to enhance the charter school movement in Utah. Their mission is to provide for positive student outcomes by authorizing, overseeing, and elevating successful public charter schools through a rigorous approval process, effective oversight, and meaningful collaboration. James R. Moss, Jr. is the managing partner of Payne & Fears LLP's Salt Lake City office, and continues to work extensively with California clients from the firm's Irvine office. He represents employers in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies in all areas of employment law, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, breach of contract, class actions, and trade secret litigation. He has obtained summary judgment or trial victories in numerous employment law cases. Jim also serves on the Education Committee of the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce. About Payne & Fears LLP For 25 years, Payne & Fears LLP has delivered outstanding legal solutions and trial results for a vast array of clients. With 50 attorneys practicing in all aspects of business, employment, and insurance law, Payne & Fears LLP delivers legal services tailored to meet each client’s needs. Headquartered in Irvine, California, with offices in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley. For more information, please visit www.paynefears.com >> Media Inquiries: Sheenika Gandhi | Director of Marketing 949.797.1207 |
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| Aug 15 |
Five Partners Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2018 IRVINE, Calif., August 15, 2017 – Payne & Fears LLP is pleased to announce that five of the firm’s partners were recently selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2018. In addition, Daniel Livingston was recognized by Best Lawyers® as “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – Real Estate in Orange County. The Best Lawyers in America® is the most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer-review and designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area. Payne & Fears LLP partners were recognized in the categories listed below: Daniel F. Fears Daniel M. Livingston James L. Payne Eric C. Sohlgren J. Kelby Van Patten About Payne & Fears LLP Media Related Inquiries: Sheenika S. Gandhi | Director of Marketing 949.797.1207 |
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| Jun 05 |
14 Payne & Fears LLP Attorneys Recognized in Southern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists Irvine, Calif. – Payne & Fears LLP is pleased to announce that nine partners, Jeffrey K. Brown, Daniel F. Fears, Daniel M. Livingston, James R. Moss, Jr., Benjamin A. Nix, James L. Payne, Eric C. Sohlgren, Scott S. Thomas, and Thomas L. Vincent, have been selected for inclusion in the 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers. Among the nine, Daniel F. Fears has been named in the Top 50: 2017 Orange County Super Lawyers. In addition, Andrew K. Haeffele, Rhianna S. Hughes, Robert T. Matsuishi, Alejandro G. Ruiz, and Scott O. Luskin were named to the Southern California Rising Stars 2017 list. Super Lawyers and Southern California Rising Stars conduct a thorough multi-phase process that includes nominations, independent research evaluations of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area. _______________________________________ About Payne & Fears LLP Media Related Inquiries: Sheenika S. Gandhi | Director of Marketing 949-797-1207 |
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| Apr 03 |
Relocation of Las Vegas Office Payne & Fears LLP is pleased to announce it has relocated its Las Vegas office to the following address effective April 3, 2017: 6385 S Rainbow Blvd |
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| Mar 27 |
Payne & Fears Supports Grand Opening and Dedication Ceremony for Nevada Supreme Court Building Gregory King, Managing Partner of Payne & Fears’ Las Vegas office, attended the opening ceremony and dedication for the newly built Nevada Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Courthouse. We were a proud sponsor of the dedication and participants were able to tour the new building after the ribbon cutting. The Nevada Supreme Court Building is located at 408 East Clark Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada. |
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| Feb 07 |
Payne & Fears LLP Announces New Partners for 2017 Distinguished business, employment, and insurance law firm, Payne & Fears LLP is pleased to announce that two attorneys based at the firm's Irvine, California office - Andrew K. Haeffele and Ray E. Boggess - have been elected to the partnership effective January 1, 2017. |
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| Jan 09 |
Partner Eric Sohlgren Will Be Speaking at the HR Prescriptions Legal Update on 1/29 Partner Eric Sohlgren will be speaking at the January 29th HR Prescriptions Legal Update taking place at the Mission Viejo Country Club. Eric will join Terri Olson and Maggie Hattan of HR Prescriptions by adding a "legal touch" to the new employment regulations and hot topics for 2016 being discussed. |
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| Jan 09 |
Three Payne & Fears Attorneys Speaking in CEB "Employment Law Practice: Year in Review" Payne & Fears has three attorneys speaking in the Continuing Education of the Bar series on "Employment Law Practice: Year in Review" in various cities throughout California. January 22nd: Eric Sohlgren will moderate and Amy Patton will speak on the Los Angeles panel, and Rod Sorensen will moderate the Sacramento panel January 29th: Rod Sorensen will moderate the San Francisco panel For more information on these programs, please visit: https://ceb.com/employment-law-practice-2016-year-in-review |
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| 2016 |
Payne & Fears Recognized by U.S. News and Best Lawyers in 2017 Best Law Firms List Payne & Fears LLP is pleased to announce the firm was recently recognized as one of the “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers. The firm received a Tier 1 ranking in Orange County for Commercial Litigation, Employment Litigation, Employment Law and Labor Law. |
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| 2016 |
Amy Patton Presents at the Annual CEB Basics Conference On September 16, 2016, Payne & Fears partner Amy Patton presented at the California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) Annual Conference. Patton spoke on the following topics: • Performance Problems and Litigation Avoidance Patton is a partner in the firm’s Employment Law Group. She represents employers in state and federal courts in a broad range of labor and employment law matters, including claims for wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, trade secret misappropriation and wage and hour violations. Patton handles both single-plaintiff litigation and class actions in state and federal court and has appeared before various administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing and the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. Patton served as the 2016 Chair of the Orange County Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section. CEB is a self-supporting program of the University of California that is cosponsored by the State Bar of California. To access the conference materials please visit https://ceb.com/the-basics-employment-law. |