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Ron Payne

Ron Payne

Estate Planning, Probate, Family Law, Business Advising and Real Estate Closings
  • Estate Planning, Probate, Business Law ...
  • North Carolina
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Biography

Mr. Payne is the CEO & Managing Partner of Apple Payne Law, PLLC, which he co-founded with retired attorney Bill Apple after owning his own firm Payne Law, PLLC. Mr. Payne's practice areas are estate planning, probate & business advising, and the firm also has family law and real estate teams to serve the full family's needs. Mr. Payne started the practice of law when he founded Payne Law, PLLC after graduation from the Wake Forest University School of Law in 2011.

Before attending Wake Forest University School of Law, Mr. Payne attended Florida Coastal School of Law, where he was nominated for the Law Review and ranked in the top 20 of his 1L law school class. After transferring to Wake Law, Mr. Payne served as a research assistant to former Dean Blake Morant, and professors Coughlin and Lentz. He also completed an internship with the Forsyth County District Attorney’s office and the Attorney’s office at Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS), and was hired for a short time as the Board Hearing Officer for discipline appeals while the WS/FCS Attorney’s office was short staffed.

Prior to attending law school, Mr. Payne was a high school band director, where his bands consistently achieved high ratings in Jazz, Concert & Marching. He earned his Bachelors Degree in Music Education & Euphonium Performance at APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY, where he was a two-term Chapter President of KAPPA KAPPA PSI, the Honors Program, ROTC and multiple other student organizations.

Among other jobs listed, Mr. Payne has also worked extensively on his family’s dairy farm, one of the oldest and largest dairy farms in Alexander County, NC. Mr. Payne also has his class B CDLs, which he obtained while a high school band director and has continued to keep up.

When not working at the law firm, Mr. Payne enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys, and their cats. The family enjoys camping, scouting and spending time at the beach.

Practice Areas
Estate Planning
Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Easements, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Residential Real Estate
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free consults with a member of our team for Estate Planning, Probate, Traffic Tickets and Real Estate Closings - all others are $150 for a 1 hour consult.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Free consults with a member of our team for Estate Planning, Probate, Traffic Tickets and Real Estate Closings - all others are $150 for a 1 hour consult.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
North Carolina
North Carolina State Bar
ID Number: 43126
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Co-Managing Partner
Apple Payne Law, PLLC
- Current
Managing Partner
Payne Law, PLLC
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Education
Wake Forest University
J.D. (2011) | Law
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Appalachian State University
B.A. (2004) | Music Education & Euphonium Performance
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Honors: Kappa Delta Pi, Kappa Kappa Psi, Phi Eta Sigma, ROTC
Activities: Marching Band Student Leadership (Uniforms, Equipment, Library, Rehearsal Assistant, Section Leader)
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Awards
Peer Review Rated
Martindale Hubbell
Rising Star - North Carolina Family Law
Superlawyers
Rising Star
NC Lawyers Weekly
This program recognizes lawyers who have been out of law school 10 years or less and have already made a strong impact in the legal community. Criteria for selection include: career accomplishments, contributions to the profession, contributions to the development of the law, contributions to the bar and the state and efforts to increase access to justice.
Rising Star - North Carolina Family Law
Superlawyers
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
Best Divorce Lawyers in Winston-Salem
expertise.com
Rising Star - North Carolina Family Law
Superlawyers
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
Client's Choice Award
Avvo.com
Professional Associations
North Carolina State Bar  # 43126
Member
Current
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North Carolina Bar Association  # 54600
Family Law CLE Committee Member
- Current
Activities: Family Law section member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
The Instrumentalist
The Instrumentalist Publishing Company
Websites & Blogs
Website
https://applepaynelaw.com/
Website
Google Business
Blog
Apple Payne Law, PLLC - Blog
Contact & Map
Apple Payne Law, PLLC
900 Old Winston Road
Suite 212
Kernersville, NC 27284
Telephone: (336) 283-6198
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 12 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: We have limited availability for after-hours consults depending on situation, urgency and case type. Additional consult fees would apply.