The Core Litigation Team

Yan David Payne

Founder, CEO

Yan David Payne, B.A.(Hons), LL.B. has practiced exclusively as a Litigator for over 20 years.  He is a Certified Civil Litigation Specialist with an impressive track record, and the Senior Managing Lawyer here at Payne Law.    Read More

James R.D. Clark

Senior Litigation Lawyer

James R.D. Clark, H. BSc., LL.B., is a seasoned litigator with over 20 years of practice experience, and with numerous trials to his credit.  Prior to joining the Payne Law team, James was a named partner in a Bay Street litigation boutique where he practiced for over 17 years.  Read More

Rishi K.C. Sharma

Litigator

Rishi K.C. Sharma, B.A. (Hons), J.D., L.L.M., commenced his legal career as a Prosecutor with the Queensland Police Service in Australia assisting victims obtain justice through skillful advocacy, attending court on a regular basis.  Since his return to Canada, Rishi has broadened his litigation experience to include negligence, civil, and commercial litigation cases continuing to build on his previous successful results.  Read More

MINA HAIDER

MINA HAIDER

Mina Haider, B.A.(Hons.) is our legal assistant.  She graduated with a B.A. (Hons.) in legal studies and also obtained a certificate in Conflict Resolution and Mediation from the University of Guelph.  Her broad work experiences encompass management, coaching, training, and client engagement.

Megan Oxenham

Office Manager

Megan Oxenham, B.A., is the firm’s office manager and senior litigation clerk. She has been part of the Payne Law Litigation Team for 15 years. Read More

Suzana Youness

Suzana Youness

Suzana Youness, B.A.(Hons.), is our law clerk.  She obtained her B.A. (Hons.) with a double major in political science and psychology after graduating with a paralegal diploma.  She has developed her skills as a paralegal, legal assistant, and law clerk.  She has a experience working on a broad range of civil and commercial litigation cases and sophisticated estate litigation matters.

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