Stephen W. Payne
Of CounselBiography
Stephen W. Payne is a trial attorney at Orsinger, Nelson, Downing, and Anderson LLP, where he brings more than 14 years of litigation experience. His practice focuses on complex and high-net-worth divorce, including closely held businesses, trusts, private equity interests, real estate portfolios, and investment holdings. He has represented executives, business owners, public figures, investors, and professionals in the technology and private equity industries.
A seasoned courtroom advocate, Stephen has extensive trial experience, and is skilled in developing and executing litigation strategies tailored to each client’s individual needs. He is keenly aware that families often benefit from resolving their case outside of the courtroom, and zealously advocates for his clients to help achieve their desired goals for their family and their future. At the same time, he will not hesitate to advise clients when he believes that going to trial will offer the best opportunity to obtain favorable results
Prior to joining ONDA, Stephen was a partner at Kirker Davis, LLP in Austin, Texas, and is licensed in Texas, Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Utah. Stephen earned his J.D. from the University of Miami and his B.A. from the University of Florida, where he graduated summa cum laude.