About Jason

Jason Payne earned a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 2002 and later completed a B.A. at Northwestern University in 2011. The degrees frame a professional path that led him into private practice. He combined formal legal training with subsequent academic work and entered the legal field in the early 2000s.

In 2004 he founded Payne Law Office. He started the firm two years after obtaining his law degree and has remained in a leadership role since. As the founding lawyer, he has overseen the office’s operations and guided its development from a small start-up to an established local practice.

Payne’s day-to-day work revolves around managing client matters and supervising the firm’s legal work. He handles intake, case strategy, and client communications, and he directs the administrative side of the practice. His role requires balancing litigation planning, legal research, and practical decision-making for clients who come to the firm for assistance.

Over the years he has built a routine that blends casework with firm management. He meets directly with clients, prepares filings, and consults on legal options. He also oversees other professionals at the firm and coordinates how cases move from initial consultation to resolution. The practice reflects an emphasis on hands-on client service and attention to procedural detail.

Colleagues and clients describe him as steady and pragmatic in his approach. He tends to favor clear explanations over legalese when speaking with clients. That manner reflects a practice style that values accessibility and careful preparation. He has maintained the practice through changes in the legal landscape and continues to adapt office procedures as needed.

Payne has maintained an active practice at Payne Law Office since founding the firm. He works from the firm’s offices and continues to handle the responsibilities of a principal attorney, balancing client representation with the administrative demands of running a law office. He currently focuses on managing Payne Law Office and providing legal services to clients through the firm’s offices.

Education

Northwestern University

B.A. (2011)

University of Houston Law Center

J.D. (2002)

Languages

English (Spoken, Written) Spanish (Spoken)

Experience

Founding Lawyer

Payne Law Office
2004

Office Locations

Main Office

 112 S Tryon St Suite 1560 Charlotte NC 28202

Office 2

 2900 Smith Street Suite 200 Houston TX 77006