W. James Payne is a skilled criminal defense attorney, who concentrates in representing white-collar criminal matters and military justice matters. With over 25 years of experience, Mr. Payne has developed a reputation as a respected and successful defense attorney. After 30 years of dedicated service in the United States Marine Corps Reserves, Mr. Payne retired as a Colonel. He had the honor of spending five years of his service as a military judge. His military service honed his acute sense of honor, which he acquired from his rearing and has carried on into his civil legal career.