About Payton
Payton Lyon: Fraud, Trade Secret Misappropriation, and RICO Violations Attorney in Los Angeles
Since joining Spertus, Josephs & Minnick LLP in 2017, Payton Lyon has developed broad experience at both the state and federal levels assisting clients in matters involving allegations of fraud, trade secret misappropriation, and RICO violations, among others. This includes representing clients during investigations conducted by numerous governmental agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC).
Practice Areas
- Civil Rights Law
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Payton Lyon has also represented clients during investigations conducted by governmental agencies, including:
- The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- The Department of Justice (DOJ)
- The California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC)
Awards
Recognized: Civil Rights Law
Recognized: Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Payton earned his law degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. While in law school, he worked as a student volunteer for the Loyola Law School Project for the Innocent, where he helped secure the release of a client who had served over three decades in prison for a murder he did not commit. During his time at Loyola, Payton also served as an extern to the Honorable Alka Sagar, United States Magistrate Judge, and as an extern in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.
Education
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles - JD (2017)
Payton Lyon's comprehensive background includes:
- Served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Frederick F. Mumm, United States Magistrate Judge in the Central District of California
- Worked as a student volunteer for the Loyola Law School Project for the Innocent during law school
- Served as an extern to the Honorable Alka Sagar, United States Magistrate Judge
- Externed in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California
Affiliations
- Firms: Spertus, Josephs & Minnick LLP
Payton Lyon is recognized as a Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2025.
Payton Lyon's deep commitment to justice and his comprehensive legal background make him well-suited to handle complex civil rights law and criminal defense matters, particularly those involving allegations of fraud, trade secret misappropriation, and RICO violations. His extensive experience in handling investigations conducted by governmental agencies further underscores his expertise in this area.
