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Jennifer Katherine Payne
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Biography
Jennifer graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelors degree in history from North Carolina Central University in 2005. She then completed her coursework towards a Masters degree in history at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte while holding a graduate assistantship and maintaining a 4.0 grade point average.
Jennifer graduated from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2010 and was admitted to the North Carolina Bar that year. While in school, Jennifer gained hands-on experience through internships in several firms that practiced family law. She also focused her coursework during law school on the study of family law, including a seminar on Children and Domestic Violence in which she paired with the Children's Law Center of Central North Carolina as a guardian ad litem for children whose parents were involved in high-conflict custody cases.
Since graduation, Jennifer has created a diverse family law practice, with particular interest in adoptions, terminations of parental rights, and child custody cases. Jennifer strives to create a strong but compassionate atmosphere for her clients and treats each of her cases with the respect that her clients deserve.
Jennifer also values working to create a stronger community. She has volunteered with the guardian ad litem program in Forsyth County to advocate for children in abuse, neglect, and dependency situations and has also volunteered with Crisis Control Ministries and Phoenix Rising of Winston-Salem.
Jennifer lives in Greensboro with her husband, Chris, and their three dogs.
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Licensed in North Carolina for 15 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2010
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Location
Apple Payne Law, PLLC
900 Old Winston Road, Suite 212, Kernersville, NC, 27284
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Jennifer Katherine Payne's Reviews
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Posted by Toni | April 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
I am so glad she was in my corner!
Jennifer is an outstanding lawyer! She took the time to listen to everything I had to say, and always provided clear next steps and sound advice. She is knowledgeable, extremely organized, ethical, and has a strong and confident demeanor. I am so glad she was in my corner!
Posted by Jackson | December 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
***FANtastic!***
Jen couldn't have done a better job!!! We didn't have much time until the trial and she put her all into the case and got the job done CORRECTLY! She is extremely trustworthy and a super hard worker (and Judges can tell)! Will use her for anything I need in the future! Not only did she fight for me b...
Posted by Stephanie | December 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Strongly recommend this firm, Jennifer is excellent
Jennifer was extremely personable and thorough from my first consultation. I was referred through friend to her firm and I have referred others to her. Jennifer is very accessible, knowledgeable, understanding and the staff at the firm is amazing. Jennifer and her staff made the difficult time in my ...
Posted by Allen | December 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent, excellent, excellent
If you are looking for a firm to represent you with honesty, dignity, efficiency and objectivity, then these gals are the best. The office staff, paralegals and attorneys have been generous, quick to respond and attentive to details. I highly recommend Jennifer to anyone needing family law representa...
Posted by Gina | September 4, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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Great communication & compassion
I have never felt so cared for and experienced such a high level of communication as I have with Jennifer Payne. She was very clear in all of her explanations and was very prompt on keeping me up to date on everything as it happened. Her enthusiasm, knowledge and level of compassion are unparalleled...
Jennifer Katherine Payne's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Payne is a smart and tough family law trial attorney and a strong advocate for her clients."
"Jen Payne is an incredible trial attorney. She is direct, well-prepared, and fierce. I recently watched her fight for her client’s custody rights and I was blown away. I was also very happy not to be the lawyer on the other side."
"Ms. Payne is an exceptional attorney and mentor. She is very comfortable in the courtroom and she is a wonderful advocate for her clients. I would recommend her to anyone in need of a family law attorney."
"Jennifer is a tenacious advocate for her clients. I have worked with her on several cases as opposing counsel and each time I have been very impressed with her professionalism, competence and legal ability. Her clients are in good hands. I would recommend her without hesitation."
"Ms. Payne and I each represented opposing parties on a divorce case a couple of years ago. She fought very hard for her client's claims. I would unequivocally endorse her family law representation. In fact, I refer a number of cases to her firm because I trust her ability to obtain positive results."
"Jennifer is a highly skilled, compassionate family law attorney. She is an effective advocate for her clients in and out of the courtroom. I highly recommend Jennifer for any of your family law needs."
"Mrs. Payne is a knowledgeable, skilled, and hard-working attorney. I would recommend her to family and friends without hesitation should they need assistance with family law matters."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mrs. Payne is a fantastic attorney who is very skilled in family law. I count her as a very knowledgable mentor and friend who knows the law well. If I had a client, friend or family member who needed a family law attorney for a case, I would not hesitate to refer them to her. The clients I have referred to her have been very pleased with her representation and she is a top notch professional who is ethical, friendly, and represents her clients with passion!"
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Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Member-manager, Kelly & Payne, PLLC
2011 - 2013
Member-manager, Jennifer K. Payne, Attorney at Law, PLLC
2010 - 2011
Associate Attorney, Woodruff Law Firm
Associations
2014 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationPro Bono Activities Committee
2014 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationLawyer on the Line Committee
2013 - Present
North Carolina Association of Women AttorneysMember
2012 - Present
Forsyth County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
21st Judicial District Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
Education
2010
Wake Forest University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
North Carolina Central University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
MA Candidate
Speaking Engagements
2014
Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc.
Pro-Se Divorce Clinic
2014
Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc.
Pro-Se Custody Clinic
2013
Family Law How-To's: Setting Yourself Up for Success CLE
Settlement Documents Family Law How-To's: A Practical Guide for Handling a Family Law Case
Publications
2013
Family Law How-To's: Setting Yourself Up for Success CLE
Settlement Documents Family Law How-To's: A Practical Guide for Handling a Family Law Case
Languages
English