
Melissa Travis Payne
AssociateatChadwick, Washington, Moriarty, Elmore & Bunn, PC
Fairfax, VA
Practicing business in Fairfax since 2016.
- 10+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Melissa Travis Payne is an associate based in Fairfax, VA. The practice focuses on Business, Creditor Rights, and General. Melissa has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Chadwick, Washington, Moriarty, Elmore & Bunn, PC.
- Based in
- Fairfax, VA
- Experience
- over 10 years
- Known for
- Business · Creditor Rights · General
- Handles Business, Creditor Rights, and General matters from Fairfax, VA.
- Over 10 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Melissa Travis Payne: Melissa Travis Payne is an associate based in Fairfax, VA. The practice focuses on Business, Creditor Rights, and General. Melissa has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Chadwick, Washington, Moriarty, Elmore & Bunn, PC.
Areas of practice
Practice focus
Melissa Travis Payne represents clients in Fairfax, Virginia across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Melissa Travis Payne
Melissa works in Chadwick Washington’s Fairfax office as an associate attorney, having joined the firm in April 2023. She provides general counseling and representation to community associations regarding assessment collections, covenant enforcement, contract negotiation, corporate governance, drafting rules and policies, and interpretation and amendments of governing documents.
Melissa earned her law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2016 and is admitted to practice law in Virginia and North Carolina. Prior to joining the firm, Melissa practiced in North Carolina, focusing on mass torts and tobacco litigation.
Articles
• Author, 'We're Sorry Ms. Jackson. We Are for Real. You Are Not on the Board,' Quorum, Washington Metro Chapter Community Associations Institute, February 2025
• Co-Author, 'May I Have Your Attention, Please? Will the Real Volunteers Please Stand Up? Receiverships in Community Associations,' Quorum, Washington Metro Chapter Community Associations Institute, October 2023
Credentials
Education
Wake Forest University School of Law, Winston-Salem, NC.
J.D. · 2016
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.
B.S. · 2012
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Virginia
2022 · ACTIVE
North Carolina
2016 · ACTIVE
Affiliations
Professional memberships
Professional Associations •Virginia State Bar •North Carolina State Bar •Community Associations Institute, Washington Metropolitan Chapter
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Locations
Office locations
Chadwick, Washington, Moriarty, Elmore & Bunn, PC
12150 Monument Drive Suite 400
Fairfax, VA 22030
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What areas of law does Melissa Travis Payne practice?
Melissa Travis Payne focuses on Business, Creditor Rights, General, and Litigation.
Where is Melissa Travis Payne located?
Melissa Travis Payne primarily serves clients in Fairfax, Virginia, with an office at 12150 Monument Drive Suite 400.
How experienced is Melissa Travis Payne?
Melissa Travis Payne has 10 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 2016.
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