
Penn Payne, ADR Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
Over 47 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Contracts, and Employment · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PrincipalatPenn Payne, LLC
Atlanta, GA
Practicing adr in Atlanta since 1979.
- 47+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Penn Payne is a principal based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on ADR, Contracts, and Employment. Penn has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Penn Payne, LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Atlanta, GA
- Experience
- over 47 years
- Known for
- ADR · Contracts · Employment
- Handles ADR, Contracts, and Employment matters from Atlanta, GA.
- Over 47 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Penn Payne: Penn Payne is a principal based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on ADR, Contracts, and Employment. Penn has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Penn Payne, LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Penn Payne
Penn concentrates on adr, contracts, and employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Penn handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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Contracts
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Employment
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ADR cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Penn takes adr matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Penn agrees to represent you.
Contracts cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Penn takes contracts matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Penn agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Penn takes employment matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Penn agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Penn Payne — Over 47 years of Georgia adr experience
Penn Payne is a principal based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on ADR, Contracts, and Employment. Penn has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Penn Payne, LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Fellow, College of Commercial Arbitrators. Listed currently or previously in: The Best Lawyers in America: Labor and Employment; Guide to Best Attorneys in Georgia: Super Lawyer and Top 50 Female Lawyers; Who's Who Legal USA, Arbitration; Who's Who Legal USA, Management Labour and Employment; Georgia Trend Magazine: Georgia's Legal Elite. Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association Employment and Commercial Panels. Member, Georgia Academy of Mediators and Arbitrators. Member, The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. Former President of the Board, Federal Defender Program. Former Member, Executive Committee, Lamar American Inn of Court. Former Member, Section Board, Atlanta Bar Association Labor and Employment Section. Former Board Member, Atlanta Bar Foundation. Former International Board and Executive Committee Member, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International. Registered Neutral with Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution, for Mediation, Arbitration and Early Neutral Evaluation.
Penn's approach to adr cases
Fellow, College of Commercial Arbitrators. Listed currently or previously in: The Best Lawyers in America: Labor and Employment; Guide to Best Attorneys in Georgia: Super Lawyer and Top 50 Female Lawyers; Who's Who Legal USA, Arbitration; Who's Who Legal USA, Management Labour and Employment; Georgia Trend Magazine: Georgia's Legal Elite. Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association Employment…
The kind of cases Penn takes
Penn reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, contracts, and employment matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Penn Payne's legal education and bar admissions
Emory University J.D. with honors Emory University J.D. 1978 Order of the Coif
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Stanford University A.B.
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Jurisdictions
Penn's state bar admissions
Georgia Supreme Cour
1979 · ACTIVE
Penn studied at — in Emory University J.D. with honors Emory University J.D. 1978 Order of the Coif and — in Stanford University A.B..
Law school and academic background
Penn completed — in Emory University J.D. with honors Emory University J.D. 1978 Order of the Coif and — in Stanford University A.B.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Penn runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Penn Payne
Penn has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Penn's professional memberships and bar associations
Atlanta
Dispute Resolution Section, Labor and Employment Section) Bar Association State Bar of Georgia (Dispute Resolution Section, Labor and Employment Section · membership
Locations
Penn Payne's office in Atlanta
Penn's primary office is at 3586 Tuxedo Park N.W., Atlanta, GA, 30305. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Penn Payne — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Penn. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing adr attorneys in Atlanta.
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How to hire Penn Payne — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Penn usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Penn charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Penn's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Penn will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Penn
Penn discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Penn confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Penn's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Penn Payne
How much does it cost to hire Penn for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Penn walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Penn offer a free consultation?
Penn charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Penn's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Penn's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in Georgia typically take?
Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Penn gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Penn take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?
Penn is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Penn will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Penn?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Penn will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Penn accepting new adr clients right now?
Penn's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
ADR attorneys serving Atlanta, Marietta and Savannah in Georgia
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