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Darren Tray Payne

Darren Tray Payne

 
  • Family Law, Criminal Law, Real Estate Law...
  • Texas
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Lawyer Rating and Reviews
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Brandon Wilson Barnett
Brandon Wilson Barnett January 25, 2025
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Tray Payne has earned a reputation as one of the premier attorneys in Lubbock, Texas. He has always been one of my top referrals when someone needs legal counsel in Lubbock or surrounding areas. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Worked in the Lubbock DA's office with Tray Payne.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

Worked in the DA's office together. I supported several of the cases that he prosecuted.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2003-2004 when I was in law school.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Tray always had an excellent command of the courtroom and the facts of the case.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Tray was a wide range of legal knowledge that spans across several practice areas.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Tray has an excellent command of the law, including newly enacted or updated statutes in Texas.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Whether it is with clients, opposing counsel, judges, or juries, Tray has a reputation as an effective communicator.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Tray is the consummate professional. This was evident during his service with the DA's office, as well as in private practice.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Business Law, Criminal Defense, Family Law, Estate Planning
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Arbitration
  • Business Advising
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Pro Bono and Community Services
  • Project Management
  • Transactions
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes