Hunter Headlee is an associate in Payne & Fears LLP’s Employment Litigation and Business Litigation Group. He combines a strong business foundation, competitive drive, and analytical approach to help clients navigate complex disputes and workplace matters.

Before joining Payne & Fears, Hunter represented professional sports organizations across multiple leagues, including football, baseball, hockey, and soccer clubs, in sophisticated workers’ compensation matters. Through this experience, he developed a practical understanding of litigation strategy, risk assessment, and client advocacy while managing matters involving significant exposure and complex factual issues.

Hunter received his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law in 2024. While in law school, he competed as a member of Chapman’s NCAA Division III football team, where he led the team in tackles and exemplified the discipline, work ethic, and leadership that continue to define his professional approach.

Hunter earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of South Dakota, where he was a Division I football student-athlete and recipient of the prestigious Missouri Valley Football Conference President’s Council Academic Award, the conference’s highest academic distinction.

Hunter is admitted to practice in California.

Outside of his legal practice, Hunter enjoys spending time with family and friends, golfing, and supporting his favorite team, the Minnesota Vikings.

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