Connie H. Payne

I had a lengthy consultation with Connie Payne about potentially representing me in my divorce case. I have interviewed several lawyers and she was BY FAR the most unprofessional and unhelpful (at a time when I was the most vulnerable and in the most need of help). She was the "doomsday prophet" to... say the least and left me feeling as though my marital situation was an impossible one to get out of. She outright dismissed several important factors regarding my situation and she did not listen to me at all - SHE only spoke the entire time. She was rude, brusk and went so far as to speak poorly of other lawyers I had interviewed (and I did not ask for her feedback). She is the last person on earth I would hire to represent me in a divorce case and she spoke down to me as if I was a child. When I spoke of emotional abuse within my marriage for example, she said it wouldn't "cut it" in court and to my horror said I would "have to come up with something more" and then followed up by saying "well, does he (my husband) beat you senseless?" with a smirk on her face. She was insensitive to a degree I cannot put into words and she clearly has absolutely no education about domestic violence or how to deal with the issues it entails. She doesn't even deserve one star. It was a horrible experience and a complete waste of money. Additionally, she only takes cash or cashier's check - no credit or debit cards and no personal checks - you can make of that what you will. I found it extremely odd. If you consider hiring her - look on the internet for positive reviews and you will find out what I did - there are none. Nothing can be found on her despite her practicing in the same area for 30 years. The other lawyers I interviewed had many positive reviews that I found easily and quickly online. Connie Payne only has only one review online on this site and it's terrible. I concur with that review 100%. Steer clear of this woman.