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Commercial Litigation Attorneys in Miami, Florida

Payton & Associates, LLC is a Miami, Florida commercial litigation law firm that specializes in litigating complex business matters. The firm is led by Harry A. Payton, one of a small percentage of attorneys who is Florida Bar Board Certified in the specialties of business litigation and civil trial. More than 4000 lawyers in Florida are board certified; and Payton is one of only 97 that are certified in both civil trial and business litigation.

We are committed to achieving the best results for our clients by approaching litigation with common sense, adhering to the highest professional and ethical standards, and providing services of value. We believe that professionalism is as important to every lawyer’s stature as is technical skill. Our business litigation lawyers have earned a reputation for excellence and integrity. Entrepreneurs, in-house counsel, and business owners trust us to handle the most complex commercial litigation matters.

A distinguishing characteristic of our firm is our creative and innovative approach to the business of business litigation. We focus on effective litigation strategies and the importance of what constitutes a successful outcome in litigation. We apply common sense, fairness, and flexible billing arrangements to ensure that our clients receive value for the services we render. Our Miami business litigation firm offers hourly billing, fixed fees, contingent fees, and blended-fee arrangements. And we employ technology that puts us on a competitive level with the largest firms.

Harry Payton, managing member of Payton & Associates, has over 30 years of courtroom experience as a Miami commercial litigation attorney. He is widely recognized by his peers as a diligent, persistent, ethical litigator. He represents large corporations, entrepreneurs, financial institutions, and small and mid-size businesses in business litigation matters ranging from contract disputes and business torts to real estate, construction, commercial foreclosure litigation, and bankruptcy adversary proceedings. In addition, he seeks to improve in-house/outside counsel relationships through his participation in the Law Department Consortium’s nationwide initiative to develop needed solutions for improving efficiencies, controlling costs, and delivering more value to corporate clients.

Harry Payton was listed in Florida Super Lawyers for the years 2006 to 2010, and has been named in the South Florida Legal Guide as one of the Top Lawyers in Complex Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Litigation, 2005-2010. He currently serves on the Florida Bar's Judicial Administration and Evaluation Committee.

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