Company Research Report - Payne & Fears LLP

Company Overview

Name: Payne & Fears LLP

Mission: Payne & Fears LLP strives to be more than just lawyers by being true advocates, partners, and friends with its clients, familiarizing themselves with all aspects of their clients’ businesses.

Founding: The firm was founded in 1992 by James L. Payne and Daniel F. Fears in Orange County, California.

Key People:

James L. Payne - Founding Partner

Daniel F. Fears - Founding Partner

Headquarters: Irvine, California

Number of Employees: No information is available

Revenue: No information is available

Known For: Payne & Fears LLP is known for high-quality business representation with the agility of a smaller firm, offering a suite of services across business, employment, and insurance law.

Products/Services

Legal Services Offered:

Labor & Employment Law

Litigation, Wage-and-Hour Litigation

Discrimination & Harassment, including age, disability, pregnancy, race, sex discrimination

Hostile Work Environment, Equal Pay, Family Care & Medical Leave

Business Litigation

Employee Mobility & Trade Secrets, Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation, & Restrictive Covenants

Unfair Competition & Unlawful Business Practices

Intellectual Property Litigation, Breach of Contract & Business Disputes

Insurance Coverage & Litigation

Procuring & Renewing Insurance Policies, Navigating the Insurance Claims Process

Construction-Related Liability Claims, Environmental Liability Claims

Property & Business Interruption Losses, Cyber Risks

Key Features:

The firm combines large firm experience with a boutique firm feel, offering legal excellence and a commitment to client service.

Representation includes clients from small startups to Fortune 100 companies across various industries.

Offices are located in multiple locations including Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, and Phoenix.

Recent Developments

New Partner Announcements: Leila Narvid has been acknowledged as a 2024 Northern California Women’s Edition Super Lawyers® in Employment Litigation: Defense.

Employment Litigation Team Expansion: Kathryn Querner joined as an Associate and Beth Cook as Counsel in the firm's Insurance Litigation Group.

Webinars and Events:

A webinar titled "New CA Employment Laws 2025: Are You Prepared?" is scheduled for December 4, 2024, focusing on updates for California employers about legislation and case rulings.

Awards and Recognitions: Thirteen attorneys from Payne & Fears were honored by Best Lawyers in the 2025 Edition for various categories.

Court Wins and Legal Insights: Payne & Fears successfully won a major arbitration award for an investment advisory firm and secured full coverage after multiple denials by an insurer.

Summary

Payne & Fears LLP represents a strong example of a legal firm that combines traditional large firm expertise with the personalized touch of a boutique practice. Distinguished for their labor and employment law, business litigation, and insurance coverage practices, the firm continues to expand and innovate, marked by its recent wins in significant legal disputes and recognition of its attorneys’ expertise. The firm’s dedication to community involvement and diversity reflects its comprehensive approach to legal services and client relationships.