Austin — Commercial Litigation
"Chris handled our business contract dispute with straight talk — no false promises, no wasted time. When it went to trial, he knew every detail cold. You don't see that often."
San Antonio Trial Attorney · Est. 2013
Twenty years of litigation judgment.One attorney. Your case.
Chris Payne represents individuals, families, and businesses in serious injury, wrongful death, and complex commercial matters. Every case is met with the same standard: informed decisions, clear cost/benefit thinking, and only necessary litigation.
Philosophy
A discipline built on judgment, not volume.
Informed Decisions
Cost/benefit clarity before every major step, so clients direct their case rather than react to it.
Efficient by Design
Litigation only when litigation is necessary. Every motion, deposition, and hearing serves the outcome.
Direct Attorney Access
Chris personally handles your matter. Not a team of juniors. Not a case-manager screen.
Practice Areas
Five practices. One standard of preparation.
Each matter is scoped, staffed, and led by the attorney whose name is on the door.
Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
Serious-injury and wrongful-death cases handled personally, with focus on commercial vehicle and catastrophic-loss matters.
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Complex health care liability claims prepared with the procedural discipline Texas Chapter 74 requires.
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Business disputes handled with the discipline of Fortune 500 practice, sized for the case at hand.
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Disputes over property, partnerships, and development — resolved with an eye toward preserving the asset.
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Contested estate matters handled with discretion and procedural care.
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Outcomes built on preparation.
$9M
Bankruptcy adversary judgment for breach of fiduciary duty and securities fraud, upheld on appeal.
$3M
Successful jury defense of a real estate developer against partnership fiduciary-duty claims.
$10M
Commercial building preserved through negotiated corporate financing resolution.
$500K
Jury verdict for a commercial sales representative in an international manufacturing dispute.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different.
About
Christopher B. Payne
A Fortune 500 litigation discipline, brought to a solo practice.
Before founding his firm in 2013, Chris represented Fortune 500 companies and major financial institutions at Greenberg Traurig. That same standard of preparation now serves individuals, families, and closely-held businesses in San Antonio.
Client Experience
How your case moves through the firm.
We Listen
An initial consultation to hear the facts, identify the real legal issue, and understand what a good outcome looks like to you.
We Assess
An honest analysis of case strength, likely cost, and reasonable expectations — before you commit.
We Move
A focused, necessary-only litigation strategy toward your goal — negotiated, mediated, or tried as the facts require.
Client Voices
What clients say.
Houston — Personal Injury
"After our accident, several lawyers made big promises. Chris just told us the truth and walked us through everything step by step. He actually cared about our family."
San Antonio — Estate & Probate Litigation
"Chris helped settle our family estate without making things worse. He answered our calls himself and looked for solutions, not more billable hours. I'd recommend him to anyone."
Consultation
Talk to Chris directly about your case.
Twenty years of litigation judgment. Direct access. Considered strategy.