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John M. Payne

Shareholder

jpayne@davisgrimmpayne.com

P : 206-264-2671

John is a shareholder of Davis Grimm Payne & Marra. He also was one of the founders of Davis Grimm Payne & Marra in 1985.

John routinely advocates for his clients in collective bargaining, labor arbitrations, union organizing counter campaigns, election proceedings, unlawful labor practice charges, and strike responses. He also represents clients in discrimination and harassment issues, disability claims, and employment litigation.  

John’s practice style is honest, ethical, assertive, and creative with great emphasis on client communications.

Bar Memberships & Professional Organizations:

  • Washington State Bar Association
  • Michigan State Bar Association

Courts / Agencies:

  • United States Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
  • National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
  • Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC)

Education:

  • University of Michigan, BA
  • Detroit College of Law / NW Michigan State University, JD