Overview

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Payton & Associates LLC is a Miami, Florida law firm specializing in the litigation of complex business matters. The firm represents domestic and international corporations and high net worth individuals in litigation cases involving commercial real estate and construction litigation, lender liability, commercial real estate foreclosures, shareholder and partnership disputes, litigation involving fine art, and intra-family business disputes.

As a boutique firm, Payton & Associates provides clients with personal attention from senior level attorneys, and the highest quality legal representation available in firms of any size. Harry Payton, managing member of Payton & Associates, is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Business Litigation and Civil Trial. In 2012, Harry was appointed to the Supreme Court of Florida's Committee on Professionalism for the 11th Judicial Circuit, and chairs the mentoring program. For over 30 years, he has received an AV Preeminent peer review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. He has been listed in Florida Super Lawyers since 2005, and has been named in the South Florida Legal Guide as one of the Top Lawyers in Complex Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Litigation since 2005.

As Miami's importance as a global gateway increases, the firm continues to expand its capability to render top-notch legal services to clients throughout the world through memberships in respected international professional organizations. Harry's participation and leadership in two global networks, the International Network of Boutique and Independent Law Firms (INBLF) and IR Global (an international organization of 750 vetted professionals in the areas of law, accounting, and finance), provides the firm with immediate access to foreign legal expertise and the ability to conduct cross-border legal projects in collaboration with other member firms. Through these associations, the firm provides clients with the highest quality legal services wherever they may engage in business.

Rankings

Payton & Associates, LLC is nationally ranked in 1 practice areas and metro ranked in 2 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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National Rankings

Tier 2
Tier 2 for Litigation - Real Estate

Metro Rankings

Miami
Tier 1 for Litigation - Real Estate
Tier 2 for Litigation - Banking and Finance

About Our Clients

The firm represents domestic and international corporations and high net worth individuals in complex business litigation matters involving commercial real estate, commercial foreclosures and lender liability; litigation involving fine art; corporate, shareholder and partnership disputes; probate, will and trust litigation; intra-family business disputes; and professional malpractice cases for plaintiff and defendant involving attorneys, accountants, architects and engineers.

Highlighted Client Comments

All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.
Litigation - Real Estate
Payton & Associates is an exemplary law firm known for its high caliber leadership and professionalism, and Harry Payton is a world class commercial litigator.
William Berenson – Just South of Madison
Litigation - Real Estate
Payton & Associates’ work is excellent.
James Marx – Marx Rosenthal, P.A.
Litigation - Real Estate
Harry Payton is not only a brilliant attorney, able to quickly analyze who and what is involved, but also a compassionate gentleman who was a pleasure to have represent me.
Margaret "Peggy" Wilson
Litigation - Real Estate
Harry Payton is a gentleman and he knows the law. He has vast experience that can work to your favor.
Litigation - Banking and Finance
Harry Payton is one of the finest, most knowledgeable attorneys in Florida. His experience in civil litigation spans years and he is considered one of the "Deans" of civil practice in Miami. I have referred several matters to him over the years and he has always been responsive to the clients, whether they end up retaining him or not. He has the respect of the judiciary and his peers and is the epitome of professionalism.
Barry Wax – Law Offices of Barry M. Wax
Litigation - Banking and Finance
I have known and worked with Harry Payton for more than forty years. I have always found him to be extraordinarily intelligent, skilled, knowledgeable, ethical, civil, and professional. He is especially adept on his feet in a courtroom, representing his client before a court or a jury. He has had great success representing clients in debtor-creditor and other financial litigation, both domestic and international.
Francis Carter – Francis Carter Mediation

Rankings

National Rankings

Tier 2
Tier 2 for Litigation - Real Estate

Metro Rankings

Miami
Tier 1 for Litigation - Real Estate
Tier 2 for Litigation - Banking and Finance

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Art Law
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Health Care
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Mediation

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

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Client Comments

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Awards

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  • AV Preeminent, Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence, Martindale-Hubbell.

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Management and Personnel

Managing Member
Harry A Payton

Contacts

Managing Member
Harry Payton
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