$ 225-350 per hour
Tahirah R Payne
About Tahirah
Biography
“You’d make a great attorney. You love to argue!” People told me this my whole life but it’s not arguing that I love, it’s advocating for others. As a native New Yorker navigating conflict is second nature but it takes more than a strong desire to speak for those who wouldn’t otherwise be heard. I began sharpening my advocacy skills as an undergraduate at Mercy College where earned my bachelor of Science degree in psychology graduating with top honors.
I completed my legal studies at Fordham University school of Law where I was privileged to represent clients in criminal matters through the Lincoln Square Legal Services criminal defense clinic. I was later honored with the Archibald Murray award for service to the citizens of New York. I honed my advocacy skills as a member of the Brendan Moore Trial Advocates and received the award for Best Overall Advocate. After law school I began my career at the Bronx District Attorney’s Office in the complaints and arraignments bureau. I relocated to the sunshine state in and spent the next five years working for several of Florida’s largest law firms. I gained valuable experience litigating cases on behalf of numerous large corporations, non-profit organizations and small business owners, criminal defense and family law clients. It was also during these years that I became known amongst judicial officials as “the closer” for my ability to resolve cases through negotiation. Despite all these accomplishments something was missing.
I began to see client’s getting lost in large firm life. Quantity of cases was emphasized over quality of representation. Client’s had questions and concerns, but no one was listening. I founded my firm with one goal in mind; to revive client-centered representation. When you hire me as your attorney you get more than experience. You get a lawyer who listens. What good is expertise if you have a “ghost lawyer” you can never speak to or meet with? I believe the success of each case depends, in part, on building a successful attorney-client partnership. It’s my goal to provide advocacy that is active and accessible even after the retainer is signed. I will work with you to understand your specific goals and provide you with straight forward answers and realistic resolutions to your legal issues. I won’t just fight for you. I will fight for what matters to you most.
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Licensed in Florida for 15 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2010
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T Payne Legal, PLLC
1425 N. Broadway Avenue, Suite2, Suite 206, Bartow, FL, 33830
T. Payne Legal, PLLC
330 Pauls Drive, Suite 221, Brandon, FL, 33511
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Tahirah R Payne's Reviews
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Posted by Pamella | June 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Retained lawyer to help with a lawsuit with my property
I was very dissatisfied after I paid her fully for what she charged. It was the first time I had to seek legal advise because I was being sued. She was recommended by my son’s lawyer who was also being sued for the same property, so I assumed she had all information. She called me and I told her I wa...
Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Civil Claim
Atty Payne has been my attorney on a civil matter for a couple of years. I received a judgment in my case and paid Atty Payne an additional $950.00 to determine if the defendants wages could be garnered. I also asked for assistance in filing liens. After being unable to contact her for 3 or 4 months,...
Posted by Martin Law Group,PL | September 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Work!
Attorney, Payne assisted our Attorney as co-counsel and did nothing less than excellent work. We most certainly think Ms. Payne played a large part in this win and we appreciate her expertise. Thank you Tahirah!
Posted by Sabrina | July 13, 2015
Creditor
Hey my name is Sabrina, I retained Attorney Payne for being harassed by a creditor that was threatening me for a balance that was over due but unjust. Once she took the case on my behalf I didn't recieve anymore calls. She is professional, informative and most of integral. She is my attorney for life...
Posted by Katrina | July 7, 2015
One cannot ask for better service!!
I cannot be more thankful for Mrs. Payne lending her expertise to my situation! I signed a two-year lease and found out less than a year into my lease that the house I was renting was in danger of foreclosure. As the situation escalated into a foreclosure proceeding, I didn't know what I was to be re...
Tahirah R Payne's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Payne is an experienced attorney who is highly respected. She is knowledgeable, professional, and honest. I highly recommend her legal services based on my personal knowledge of her. I am confident that she will not disappoint you!"
"Tahirah Payne is a skilled litigator with extensive trial experience. She has subject matter expertise in real estate litigation, civil litigation, foreclosure, criminal defense, family law and loan workouts. She works tirelessly for her clients and obtains exceptional results. She will not back down and is a fierce advocate for her clients. She has an exceptional “bedside manner” breaking down complex legal issues for clients. Without hesitation I recommend and endorse Tahirah."
"Tahirah is a very bright attorney. We used to work at the same firm and she was my go-to whenever I needed a legal answer. She's very caring!"
"Tahirah is a passionate, dedicated and zealous attorney. She truly is always looking out for her clients' best interest and will always do as much as she can to return the best possible outcome. I am confident in her knowledge and abilities to more than adequately represent her clients."
"I have had the pleasure of working against Tahirah on cases. Tahirah is knowledgeable, professional, diligent and very compassionate. She is an amazing contribution to the legal community!! Tahirah goes above and beyond to assist her clients in their legal matters."
"I know Tahirah personally. She is caring, compassionate yet aggressive. Tahirah always has her client's best interests at the forefront of every decision she makes on their behalf."
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Experience
Honors
2005
Public Service Award, Archibald Murray
2005
Best Overall Advocate, Qunnipiac University Trial Advocacy
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Managing Attorney, The Payne Law Firm, P.L.L.C
2014 - 2015
Litigation Attorney, Morris Hardwick Schneider
2013 - 2014
Attorney, Sparkman & Sparkman, P.A.
2009 - 2013
Litigation Attorney, Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra, P.L.
Associations
2015 - Present
George Edgecomb Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Florida Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Florida v. E.H.
Case dismissed
In the Interest of A.M.
Dad dismissed from case and gets custody of minor child.
State of Florida v. S.S
Nolle Prosse
State of Florida v. B.D
Resolved for court costs with no jail time.
Education
2005
Fordham University School of Law
J.D.
2002
Mercy College
Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
Buildig Better Business
Protecting Your Legacy and Proactive Fatherhood
2013
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