Yan David Payne

Experienced Toronto Civil Litigation Lawyer
Payne Law Professional Corporation
Yan David Payne

Year Called to the Bar: 2003

Yan David Payne is the founder of Payne Law, a boutique litigation law firm in Toronto.

While Payne Law is small in size – it is big on results. Verifiable. Reported. Enviable. Results.

Yan is a dedicated, fearless advocate with 18 years of experience and certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Civil Litigation – A designation held by only 1% of Ontario’s lawyers and a distinction that recognizes Yan’s experience, knowledge and dedication to civil litigation law.

The litigation lawyers at Payne Law stand on equal footing with their Bay Street counterparts in:

• Civil Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Tax Law Litigation
• Employment Law Litigation

 
In fact, some of the firm’s greatest victories have been against opposing counsel from Bay Street giants and government agency lawyers. Delivering results for his clients in complex litigation is what motivates Yan. He is happy to play David to Bay Street’s Goliath. The greater the battle – the sweeter the victory.

Litigation Lawyer in Toronto

Litigation is a broad area of law that essentially deals with settling disputes between opposing parties and righting civil wrongs. Lawsuits are costly undertakings and only launched in serious matters worth pursuing. Payne Law tries to resolve their clients issues in an expedient yet prudent way through negotiated settlement. Avoiding the cost, stress and uncertainty of a trial can be a big win in itself. That said, it takes two to tango and if opposing counsel is unwilling to entertain fair settlement, Yan is fully prepared to take a case to court.

Payne Law lawyers act for individuals and businesses in a variety of litigation:

• Estate Litigation
• Defamation Actions
• Partnership and Shareholder Disputes
• Commercial Litigation
• Contract Disputes
• Real Estate Litigation
• Negligence
• Professional Liability (Suing a lawyer or accountant)
• Construction Lien
• Wrongful Dismissal, Constructive Dismissal and COVID-19 Related Job Loss (Employment Law)
• Residential and Commercial Leasing/Tenancy/Purchase Disputes
• CRA Tax Appeals and Other Tax Trouble Issues
• Insurance Litigation
• Civil Litigation

 
The consistent focus of Yan’s practice is dispute resolution. Over 98% of his cases settle well ahead of trial. Where an acceptable settlement cannot be reached, Yan thrives in trial and appeal settings.

Education, Professional Memberships and Activities

• Law Society of Ontario (LSO)
• Ontario Bar Association
• Member of the LSO Directory of Certified Specialists

Experienced Toronto Litigation Lawyer

While every civil and commercial litigation case is unique, Yan is known for the strategic advocacy he provides and favourable results he achieves as a litigator.

Having a lawyer with a successful track record on you side can be a considerable advantage in negotiating solutions to achieve your goals while staying out of the courtroom. If it becomes necessary to take your case to trial, rest assured you are in capable hands with Yan David Payne and Payne Law.

Call Yan David Payne at 416-447-4529 today. Protect your interests.

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