Payton Rochford is a transactional attorney who works with businesses and individuals on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters. Before joining Simmons Perrine PLC, he served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Paul B. Ahlers of the Iowa Court of Appeals, where he refined his legal research, writing, and analytical skills while working closely with the court on complex legal issues.
A native of Edgewood, Iowa, and now a resident of Cedar Rapids, Payton graduated first in his class from Drake University Law School and served as a member of the Drake Law Review. Prior to law school, he graduated summa cum laude from Wartburg College with degrees in Psychology and Sociology, where he received numerous academic honors and competed in football and track. His exceptional work ethic and analytical mindset allow him to provide practical guidance and effective solutions in transactional matters.