Charles W. Payne - Attorney

Charles W. Payne - Attorney

 

Charles "Charlie" W. Payne, Jr. is a shareholder with the firm. Charlie is part of the Business section of the firm and is located in the firm's Fredericksburg, Virginia office. Charlie is a native of the Fredericksburg area and prides himself on the business development services he provides to the local community. Charlie's practice areas include corporate and general business law, public-private partnerships, zoning and land use, commercial real estate, and federal and state government relations. He routinely represents corporations, real estate developers, contractors, not-for-profit foundations, banks, government contractors, medical practitioners and economic development authorities.

Relevant Experience:

  • Former General Counsel to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
  • Founder and principal of The Payne Group (federal government consultant)
  • Partner with the firm Scott, Van Lear & Payne (Fredericksburg, Virginia)
  • Shareholder, Hirschler Fleischer (Fredericksburg, Virginia)
  • Member of HF Consultants
  • Represents a variety of clients ranging from land developers and contractors to emerging small and large businesses, banks, economic development authorities, medical practitioners, government contractors and foundations

Education:

  • The Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D.
  • Hampden-Sydney College, B.A.

Published Works/Speaking Engagements:

  • Adjunct Professor; The Thomas M. Cooley Law School
  • Rappahannock Area Business Leadership Forum (RABLF)

Pro Bono/Community Service:

  • Rappahannock Economic Development Corporation (REDCO-504), Board of Directors 
  • M&T Bank, Central Virginia, Advisory Board Member
  • Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, Board of Directors 
  • Stafford Museum & Cultural Center Foundation, Board of Directors
  • State Fair of Virginia, Board of Directors
  • Counsel to Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Sunshine Lady Foundation (founded by Doris Buffett)
  • General Counsel for Micah Homeless Shelter Advisory Board

Recognition:

  • Virginia Business Magazine's Legal Elite - 2009 
  • Former General Counsel and Senior Policy Advisor for the United States Small Business Administration

Membership:

  • Virginia State Bar
  • Fredericksburg Bar Association

Firm Involvement:

  • Rappahannock Area Business Leadership Program (Founder)

Bar Admission:

  • Virginia, 1997