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Biography
Ben Payne represents both creditors and people and businesses in need of bankruptcy protection. He was one of 2.5% of Wisconsin attorneys selected in 2006, 2007, 2009-2012 as a Rising Star in the field of bankruptcy and creditors’ rights by his peers and the Super Lawyers organization, was selected in 2013-2024 as a Super Lawyer by the same organization, and was named in the 2013-2024 editions of the Best Lawyers in America in the field of bankruptcy and creditor rights .
His clients include hundreds of individuals for whom he has filed Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy cases, as well as banks, credit unions, suppliers, and individuals seeking payment of their claims. He also represents financially troubled businesses trying to restructure their debt, negotiate workouts, sell their assets, file a receivership, or file a Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Ben has an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin and received his Juris Doctor from Marquette Law School. He is a frequent lecturer on topics related to bankruptcy law and sits on the board of directors of the Bankruptcy, Insolvency, and Creditors’ Rights section of the Wisconsin State Bar. Attorney Payne is admitted to practice in the State of Wisconsin and to the Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin and the Northern District of Illinois. He has been admitted pro hac vice to Bankruptcy Courts around the country as creditor's counsel in many matters.
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 23 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2002
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Location
Hanson & Payne, LLC
740 N. James Lovell St., Milwaukee, WI, 53233-2408
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Posted by cynthia | December 15, 2009 | Bankruptcy & Debt
The best bankruptcy lawyer in Wisconsin
Mr. Payne represented us in a rather difficult bankruptcy case. We had just moved from out of state and needed assistance. I was amazed at the amount of knowledge Mr. Payne has on out of state laws. He was always available for questions and put my mind at ease. I could not have asked for a more co...
Posted by J&J | September 01, 2009 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Thank you Ben! You have helped us through a very difficult decision and process
Making the decision to file bankruptcy was not any easy one for us. When we found Ben Payne, we were not certain that we wanted to go down this path; but yet we had no idea of what we were going to do. Ben was very gracious and geniune providing us insight into our options. He was very informative an...
Benjamin Patrick Payne's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Attorney Payne. I have worked collaboratively with and adversely against Ben on several matters. He fights hard for his clients, is well versed in his practice, and is a respected member of our legal community."
"Astounding. I'm an attorney in New Jersey and read his answer on Avvo, which answered a BK question that was plaguing me. He additionally followed up via email. Top guy - if I need a BK attorney in Wisconsin, he'd absolutely be my top referral."
"Attorney Payne demonstrates an exceptional breadth of knowledge and expertise throughout his areas of practice. I would highly recommend Atty. Payne to anyone in need of a great lawyer."
"I have known Attorney Payne for almost a decade now. Whenever I have a legal question concerning debtor rights, creditor rights, bankruptcy issues, commercial/business issues, and the like, he is the first and only person I ever need to call for an answer. I have had no hesitation referring my own clients, friends, and family members to him for the legal services that he provides. If you are looking for a lawyer in his practice areas, I strongly encourage viewing his firm’s website, www.hansonpayne.com, to learn more about how he can help you."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Super Layer - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, SuperLawyers
2024
Best Lawyers in America - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, Best Lawyers in America
2023
Super Layer - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, SuperLawyers
2023
Best Lawyers in America - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, Best Lawyers in America
2022
Super Layer - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, SuperLawyers
2022
Best Lawyers in America - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Best Lawyers in America - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Super Layer - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Layer - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, SuperLawyers
2020
Best Lawyers in America - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Super Lawyer - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Best Lawyers in America - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Super Lawyer - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Best Lawyers in America - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Super Lawyer - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Best Laywers in America - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyer - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Best Lawyers in America - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyer - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Best Lawyers in America - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Best Lawyers in America - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Super Lawyers - Bankrutpcy and Creditors Rights, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Law Firm - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, US News & World Report
2013
Best Lawyers in America - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Best Law Firm - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, US News & World Report
2012
Super Lawyers - Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Best Law Firms - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, US News & World Report
2011
Super Lawyers - Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Best Law Firm - Hanson & Payne, LLC, US News & World Report
2010
Super Lawyers - Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyers - Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyers - Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyers - Rising Star, Super Lawyers
N/A
Super Lawyer - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, Super Lawyers Magazine
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Partner, Hanson & Payne, LLC
Associations
2020 - Present
Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar AssociationBoard Member
2019 - Present
Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar AssociationBankruptcy Committee Co-Chair
2017 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin - Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Creditors Rights SectionBoard Member
2016 - Present
Collier Family Law and the Bankruptcy Code treatiseEditor: Special Issues Involving Community Property
Education
2002
Marquette U
law
Speaking Engagements
2019
ABI - Central States Conference
The Small Business Owner's Chapter 13
2018
Annual Meeting - Eastern District of Wis. Bar Assoc.
Fee Applications in Bankruptcy Cases
2017
Inns of Court
Bankruptcy Strategies in the Context of Divorce
2013
Milwaukee Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Program
Marital Property and Bankruptcy Issues
2012
2012 Annual Bankruptcy Update
Initiating Involuntary Receiverships
2011
Protecting the Creditor's Rights in Bankruptcy
Automatic Stay Issues and Non-Dischargeability Actions
2010
Real Estate Law: Advanced Issues and Answers
Creditor and Bankruptcy Issues in Real Estate Practice
2010
Protecting the Creditor's Rights During Bankruptcy
Automatic Stay Litigation and Representing Creditors in Adversary Proceedings
2010
Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy Law
Automatic Stay Issues, Ethical Representation in Bankruptcy Cases, Managing the Bankruptcy Filing Process
2010
Colleciton Law from Start to Finish
Collection Law from Start to Finish
2009
Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy Law
Automatic Stay litigation / Ethics Issues in Bankruptcy Practice
2009
Divorce Issues In Bankruptcy
Interaction of Bankrutpcy Law and Divorce Issues
2008
Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Law
2007
Bankruptcy Issues in Divorce
Interaction of Bankruptcy and Divorce Law
Publications
2018
Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association
Fee Applications in Bankruptcy Cases
2017
Wisconsin State Bar - Family Law Section
Bankruptcy Strategies in the Context of Divorce
2015
Wisconsin Lawyer Magazine
Foreclosures in Limbo: Zombie Properties
2009
National Business Institute
Automatic Stay Litigation in a Nutshell
2009
Wisconsin State Bar
Bankruptcy Strategies in Context of Divorce
2008
National Business Institute
Nuts and Bolts of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can collections agencies or subrogation firms get access to divorce records in Wisconsin, such as the Financial Disclosure?
14 Mar 2019
Q&A
Received subrogation lawsuit because I was uninsured at time of the accident? Can I still file bankruptcy?
02 Mar 2019
Q&A
Can I add something to an existing bankruptcy?
23 Jan 2019