About Laura
Laura Payne earned her J.D. from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 1992. She completed law school after several years of study and entered practice at a time when personal injury litigation was adapting to new tort and insurance developments. The law degree anchors a career that has involved multiple state and federal licenses and an emphasis on representing people harmed in accidents.
Her bar admissions span California, Texas and Nevada, and she is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. That mix of state and federal admissions has allowed her to handle matters that cross jurisdictional lines. Over the years she has navigated filings in state courts and briefed matters in federal appellate proceedings when appeals have been necessary.
Payne’s practice is concentrated in personal injury law. She works on cases that typically involve motor vehicle collisions, premises liability and serious physical injury claims. She represents plaintiffs in seeking compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and long-term care needs. Her caseload has required both negotiation with insurers and, at times, preparation for trial when settlements do not resolve disputes.
She maintains current membership in professional associations relevant to civil litigation and trial practice. Participation in those groups has kept her connected to developments in evidence, trial procedure and changes to statutory damages frameworks in the states where she is licensed. That engagement has also provided a forum for staying informed about local court rules and appellate procedures, particularly in the Ninth Circuit.
Clients and colleagues describe Payne as methodical in case preparation. She tends to break complex medical and liability issues into clear elements that jurors and judges can follow. That practical approach shapes how she marshals proof—medical records, expert testimony and accident reconstruction—to support claims. When cases require expert assistance, she identifies appropriate specialists and coordinates their work with litigation timelines.
Her education at Oklahoma City University provided the legal foundation for a career spent addressing injury claims across multiple states. She continues to practice as a personal injury attorney, handling matters in Nevada, Texas and California and appearing in the Ninth Circuit when appellate work arises.
