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Michael Christopher PayneBusiness Attorney in Fort Collins, CO
Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC
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103 West Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, CO, 80524, US
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Michael Christopher Payne is a seasoned attorney with Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC in Fort Collins, Colorado, where he focuses his practice on banking, real estate, and business law. Serving clients from the firm’s office at 103 West Mountain Avenue, he brings a practical, business-minded approach to legal counsel, helping individuals, lenders, property owners, developers, and businesses navigate complex legal matters with confidence. His work is grounded in a deep understanding of the legal and commercial issues that can shape financial transactions, property interests, and day-to-day business operations. With 170 years of experience, Mr. Payne offers clients a broad and well-established perspective on the challenges facing businesses and property stakeholders in today’s legal environment. He is known for delivering thoughtful, detail-oriented guidance tailored to each client’s goals, whether the matter involves banking transactions, real estate concerns, or business-related legal needs. His approach emphasizes clear communication, sound judgment, and strategic problem-solving designed to support efficient, effective outcomes. Clients working with Michael Christopher Payne can expect responsive counsel and a commitment to practical solutions that align with their long-term interests. At Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC, he strives to provide dependable legal support that helps clients protect assets, manage risk, and move forward with confidence in an increasingly complex marketplace.
About Business Law
Business law attorneys advise companies on legal matters including formation, contracts, compliance, and transactions. They help businesses navigate regulatory requirements and protect their interests. Common matters include business formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, commercial disputes.
Credentials
Education
2007 University of Kansas J.D. 1999 University of Kansas B.A.
Languages
English | French
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2015 Rising Star, Colorado Super Lawyer 2013 40 Under Forty, Northern Colorado Business Report 2010 Rising Star, Colorado Super Lawyers 2010 Mediator of the Year, Weld County Bar Associatio N/A AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
2014 Independent Bankers of Colorado Independent Report Judgment Lien Revival 2013 Indepent Report - Independent Bankers' of Colorado Financial Institutions’ Operations in Colorado After Amendment 64 2013 Otis, Coan & Peters, LLC Newsletter Holders in Due Course: Considerations for Purchasers of Promissory Notes and the Borrowers Who Made Them 2011 Independent Bankers of Colorado Independent Report Colorado's Credit Agreement Statute of Frauds - Are You In Compliance? 2007 Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy The Half-Fought Battle; A Call For Comprehensive State Anti-Trafficking Legislation
Associations
2015 - Present Real Estate Section Executive Council Colorado Bar Association 2011 - Present Community Foundation Serving Greeley and Weld County Vice Chair Colorado Bar Association Larimer County Bar Association Weld County Bar Association
Speaking
2013 Real Estate Law Update The Life and Death of a Commercial Real Estate Loan 2012 Real Estate Update Workouts, Short Sales and Tax Consequences 2012 Fort Collins Board of Realtors Monthly Meeting Common Interest Communities: Their Organization and Recent Developments 2011 Real Estate Update Trends in Real Estate Lending Litigation and Related Issues 2011 Nuts & Bolts Legal Education Seminar Civil Law Update
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Updated: Jul 26, 2026