About Payton C. Rogers

Payton C. Rogers is a Partner at DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole and Giblin, LLP, where he is a member of the Litigation, Labor and Employment, and Public Entity practice groups. He has represented public entities before state and federal courts and administrative agencies on issues including unfair practices, breach of contract, and employee disciplinary actions. Payton also has extensive experience defending government clients in New Jersey Tort Claims Act matters, Law Against Discrimination claims, and 42 U.S.C. 1983 disputes.

Prior to joining DeCotiis, Payton served as in-house counsel for several public entities, specializing in redevelopment, real estate, contracts, condemnation proceedings, and adult guardianship. His recent work includes drafting and negotiating contracts, labor agreements, ordinances, and resolutions, and attending government body meetings.

Previously, Payton practiced at a mid-sized New Jersey law firm, focusing on land use, labor and employment, and civil litigation, and served as zoning and planning board attorney for a local municipality. He clerked in the New Jersey Superior Court Family Division in Essex County.

Honors

• Scholarship Committee Member, Garden State Bar Association, 2019-present

• Special Civil Part Settlement Conference Mediator, Passaic Vicinage, 2024-present

• Volunteer, Passaic County Surrogate Court’s Wills for Heroes program, 2025-present

Published Works

• Author: “Protecting Your Property Investment: Local Land Use Zoning Laws In New Jersey,”New Jersey Law Blog, Weiner Law Insights (June 18, 2019)

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Labor and Employment
  • Other 6
    • Public Entity
    • Local Government
    • Real Estate and Redevelopment
    • Land Use
    • Contract Law
    • Guardianships

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2015, New Jersey
    United States District Court, District of New Jersey
    Memberships

    National Bar Association
    Garden State Bar Association
    New Jersey State Bar Association
    Passaic County Bar Association.

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Western Michigan University
    Class of 2013
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Marist College
    Class of 2007
    M.A.
    cum laude

    Marist College
    Class of 2004
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1982
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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Payton C. Rogers was admitted in 2015 to the State of New Jersey.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Payton C. Rogers is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Payton C. Rogers attended Western Michigan University.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP was established in 1985.