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Payton Legal specializes in representing those who have been harmed by banks, debt buyers, debt collectors and other financial predators. Consumers and borrowers who are facing foreclosure or are in financial distress deserve representation by an experienced team with proven successes. The attorneys at Payton Legal are skilled in identifying defenses and potential counterclaims and are unafraid to take powerful institutions to court. We take care to develop a customized strategy for each client’s unique situation. Our goal is to help you protect your assets and hold accountable anyone who has brought financial harm to you and your family.

Lawyers from our firm have helped homeowners save their homes from foreclosures, negotiated modification of loans and tax claims, prosecuted claims under federal and state consumer protection laws and designed workout plans inside and outside of bankruptcy that have allowed our clients to protect their assets. These actions have returned our clients, their families and their businesses to sound financial footing.
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Attorney Advertising. This website is designed for general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for relief under the bankruptcy code.  Attorney Rusty Payton and Payton Legal Group LLC are responsible for the content of this site.  Attorney Rusty Payton is licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of Illinois and by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law. Certification is not a requirement to practice law in Illinois. 

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Attorney Rusty A. Payton has practiced in Chicago for the last thirty years. He is an honors graduate of the Ohio State University and the Ohio State College of Law. His practice areas are centered around helping people and businesses with some of the most important aspects of their financial lives. Buying a home, signing a lease, getting a security deposit back, forming a new business, filing bankruptcy, negotiating debt relief, dealing with foreclosure or working with a mortgage lender to modify a loan or perform a short sale - these are all common aspects of the firm's practice.

Mr. Payton's overriding concern is to always match his clients' goals with the best and most practical legal solution.  He does this by listening, communicating and employing legal strategies and remedies that suit the particular client situation. He understands that every client brings a unique set of facts and circumstances to the table.  His work on behalf of all clients is just as personal.  At our firm, clients are treated with the utmost respect, and their legal needs are met with exceptional attention to detail, understanding and professionalism.

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