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Douglas Linton Payne

Douglas Linton Payne

 
  • Bankruptcy, Social Security Disability
  • Tennessee
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Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
100% Complete
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
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Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
100% Complete
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
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Oliver L Cisowski
Oliver L Cisowski May 20, 2020
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I am rating Mr. Payne the maximum 10 out of 10 because of our track record as colleagues and adversaries. He is well spoken, and understands the adversarial nature of the work without letting it become a wedge in the professional relationship. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Trustee for Chapter 7 and represents creditors.

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

He either was the trustee for a bankruptcy for which I represented the debtor, or he was the creditor attorney.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2019 and 2020
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Easy to work with. He is always prepared and is willing to reach amicable solutions.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

He drafted several responses to motions, and kept the issues well framed.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Mr. Payne always hit the issues on the head. He knew what would be argued and knew the rule of law.

Communication Skills: Excellent

He would keep good contact, and would make sure that there was a smooth timeline between the beginning to the resolution

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Excellent professionalism. His preparedness was always on point.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Bankruptcy, debtor-creditor relations, social security disability
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Problem Solving
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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