team-member

Ronald Payne

Kernersville, NC

Licensed for 10 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Business

Language

English

About

Ron is the co-founder and managing partner of Apple Payne Law, PLLC. Prior to merging with attorney Willis "Bill" Apple to form Apple Payne Law, PLLC, he was the original founder and the Senior Managing Partner of Payne Law, PLLC. Since becoming an attorney, Mr. Payne has helped countless individuals with valuable legal services in the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina. His main areas of practice are business advising, family law, traffic citations and estate planning. Our firm is one of the few, if not only firms that accept payment plans as well as credit cards, and we work hard to provide outstanding service for all of our clients!He graduated with his Juris Doctorate from the Wake Forest University School of Law in 2011, where he was a Research Assistant for Dean Morant and an Articles Editor for the Journal of Business and Intellectual Property Law. Additionally, he also worked as a Research Assistant for professors Barbara Lentz & Chris Coughlin. During law school, Mr. Payne worked as an intern at the Forsyth County District Attorney’s Office, where he worked the docket under the supervision of various ADA’s, gaining valuable experience in misdemeanors, traffic, and juvenile cases. He also interned during law school at the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education, where he handled various legal matters including extensive experience in student discipline hearings. While first setting up Payne Law, PLLC, Mr. Payne worked at the Wake Forest University School of Law where he served as a Dean’s Fellow, specializing in assisting the Dean’s Office with a wide variety of tasks. He hosted the Honorable Elizabeth B. Lacy, Senior Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court at the Journal of Law & Policy Colloquium, and designed presentations for (now former) Dean Blake Morant to present to various audiences from the University President to donors to new students. He also assisted then-Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Suzanne Reynolds (now current Dean) with a variety of projects, including family law, research and technology.  Lastly, he is involved with a wide variety of other groups, including serving as the Cubmaster of his son's Cub Scout pack. He formerly worked with the Wake Forest Athletic Bands, where he volunteered as the Assistant Director for Operations/Administration. Mr. Payne also served as the President of the Board of Directors for Wake Forest Independent, Inc., a non-profit group dedicated to the percussion performance arts in Western North Carolina. WFI placed 5th at the 2011 World Championships (A Class) and 15th at the 2012 World Championships (Open Class), having won the silver medal in the Atlantic Indoor Circuit (Open Class). He also performed with the Piedmont Wind Symphony and served on the Board of Advisors at ECPI for their criminal justice program. Prior to law school, Mr. Payne worked as 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. Mr. Payne is also an avid technology buff, keeping up with the latest trends on computing and mobile devices. He has served as the music director at his church, and resides in Burlington, NC with his wife and two sons. When not spending his time in the law or volunteering, he likes to escape to the woods for a camping trip with his family.

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Business

Family

Speeding and traffic ticket

Language

English

Contact

Apple Payne Law, PLLC900 Old Winston Rd.Suite 212Kernersville, NC, 27284900 Old Winston Rd.Suite 212Suite 212Kernersville, NC, 27284

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Cristobal
February 2, 2022

They are very polite and helped me understand my situation better. Are excellent I would recommend them

James
November 5, 2021

Everyone in the office was top notch. They were down to earth but professional. It was nice to work with an attorney who displayed honest humility. I haven't experience that much with lawyers, so It was nice to see.

Diana
October 26, 2021

It was a pleasure to meet Sandy and Mr. Payne. My appointment was made for the next day. Mr. Payne listened to my situation, he told me both sides of the outcome. His sincerity and honesty is worth more than any money I would have received. If you are having Landlord issues please contact his office.

Jeff
October 19, 2021

I was in an emergency situation. Mr Payne got me in the next day listened to all my concerns/situation and responded immediately to the other party involved. Ron is very professional, he was very responsive to all my questions and answered them to ease my mind. If I had additional questions as the process evolved he answered them in a very timely manner. Jordan his Paralegal is excellent and always responded to my phone calls and answered my emails quickly. There office manager was always there to answer my calls which is unheard of today. Usually you got to call several times or it goes to voice mail. I would highly recommend ApplePayneLaw.

Byron
April 22, 2021

Mr. Payne recently drew up a separation agreement for me which was very well done. He was courteous and conscientious in his handling of an emotional life event. My spouse had the documents looked over by an attorney from another firm who verified that the agreement would cover exactly what we were asking for. I will definitely be hiring Mr. Payne and Apple Payne Law in the future.

Kyle
November 30, 2020

Ron is knowledgeable, honest, fair, and supportive. He gives informed advice and goes out of his way for his clients. His firm is affordable and will work with you on payment. He offers a wide variety of services, and while he handled my child support case, he handles much more!

Leah
November 17, 2020

Ron was professional, quick to respond, and gave solid advice that helped me get more from the insurance company than I expected. Thank you!

James
November 3, 2020

I found everyone I came in contract with at the firm very helpful and accommodating. My dad and I needed to execute a POA quickly in order to continue moving forward with my dad's healthcare needs. The first couple of people I talked quickly made arrangements for me to meet with Ron. Ron arranged a Zoom call to speak with my dad from his hospital room. Afterwards he quickly drafted the POAs that we needed. I felt like I was a priority for him and the office. When I walked into the office several members of the staff knew who I was and were very understanding of my circumstances and their friendliness definitely made me feel welcome.

Richie
September 19, 2020

Even during this hard time of not having face to face meetings we were able to get all my affairs in order.

anonymous
June 17, 2020

Apple Payne law made closing on our house one of the easiest processes I could imagine. They are thorough, fast, and most of all, client focused. In this day and age, it so hard to find services that provide the level of personal care that Ron and this firm did for our family. I am so happy that we chose them!

Cristobal
February 2, 2022

They are very polite and helped me understand my situation better. Are excellent I would recommend them

James
November 5, 2021

Everyone in the office was top notch. They were down to earth but professional. It was nice to work with an attorney who displayed honest humility. I haven't experience that much with lawyers, so It was nice to see.

Diana
October 26, 2021

It was a pleasure to meet Sandy and Mr. Payne. My appointment was made for the next day. Mr. Payne listened to my situation, he told me both sides of the outcome. His sincerity and honesty is worth more than any money I would have received. If you are having Landlord issues please contact his office.

Jeff
October 19, 2021

I was in an emergency situation. Mr Payne got me in the next day listened to all my concerns/situation and responded immediately to the other party involved. Ron is very professional, he was very responsive to all my questions and answered them to ease my mind. If I had additional questions as the process evolved he answered them in a very timely manner. Jordan his Paralegal is excellent and always responded to my phone calls and answered my emails quickly. There office manager was always there to answer my calls which is unheard of today. Usually you got to call several times or it goes to voice mail. I would highly recommend ApplePayneLaw.

Byron
April 22, 2021

Mr. Payne recently drew up a separation agreement for me which was very well done. He was courteous and conscientious in his handling of an emotional life event. My spouse had the documents looked over by an attorney from another firm who verified that the agreement would cover exactly what we were asking for. I will definitely be hiring Mr. Payne and Apple Payne Law in the future.

Kyle
November 30, 2020

Ron is knowledgeable, honest, fair, and supportive. He gives informed advice and goes out of his way for his clients. His firm is affordable and will work with you on payment. He offers a wide variety of services, and while he handled my child support case, he handles much more!

Leah
November 17, 2020

Ron was professional, quick to respond, and gave solid advice that helped me get more from the insurance company than I expected. Thank you!

James
November 3, 2020

I found everyone I came in contract with at the firm very helpful and accommodating. My dad and I needed to execute a POA quickly in order to continue moving forward with my dad's healthcare needs. The first couple of people I talked quickly made arrangements for me to meet with Ron. Ron arranged a Zoom call to speak with my dad from his hospital room. Afterwards he quickly drafted the POAs that we needed. I felt like I was a priority for him and the office. When I walked into the office several members of the staff knew who I was and were very understanding of my circumstances and their friendliness definitely made me feel welcome.

Richie
September 19, 2020

Even during this hard time of not having face to face meetings we were able to get all my affairs in order.

anonymous
June 17, 2020

Apple Payne law made closing on our house one of the easiest processes I could imagine. They are thorough, fast, and most of all, client focused. In this day and age, it so hard to find services that provide the level of personal care that Ron and this firm did for our family. I am so happy that we chose them!

Cristobal
February 2, 2022

They are very polite and helped me understand my situation better. Are excellent I would recommend them

James
November 5, 2021

Everyone in the office was top notch. They were down to earth but professional. It was nice to work with an attorney who displayed honest humility. I haven't experience that much with lawyers, so It was nice to see.

Diana
October 26, 2021

It was a pleasure to meet Sandy and Mr. Payne. My appointment was made for the next day. Mr. Payne listened to my situation, he told me both sides of the outcome. His sincerity and honesty is worth more than any money I would have received. If you are having Landlord issues please contact his office.

Jeff
October 19, 2021

I was in an emergency situation. Mr Payne got me in the next day listened to all my concerns/situation and responded immediately to the other party involved. Ron is very professional, he was very responsive to all my questions and answered them to ease my mind. If I had additional questions as the process evolved he answered them in a very timely manner. Jordan his Paralegal is excellent and always responded to my phone calls and answered my emails quickly. There office manager was always there to answer my calls which is unheard of today. Usually you got to call several times or it goes to voice mail. I would highly recommend ApplePayneLaw.

Byron
April 22, 2021

Mr. Payne recently drew up a separation agreement for me which was very well done. He was courteous and conscientious in his handling of an emotional life event. My spouse had the documents looked over by an attorney from another firm who verified that the agreement would cover exactly what we were asking for. I will definitely be hiring Mr. Payne and Apple Payne Law in the future.

Kyle
November 30, 2020

Ron is knowledgeable, honest, fair, and supportive. He gives informed advice and goes out of his way for his clients. His firm is affordable and will work with you on payment. He offers a wide variety of services, and while he handled my child support case, he handles much more!

Leah
November 17, 2020

Ron was professional, quick to respond, and gave solid advice that helped me get more from the insurance company than I expected. Thank you!

James
November 3, 2020

I found everyone I came in contract with at the firm very helpful and accommodating. My dad and I needed to execute a POA quickly in order to continue moving forward with my dad's healthcare needs. The first couple of people I talked quickly made arrangements for me to meet with Ron. Ron arranged a Zoom call to speak with my dad from his hospital room. Afterwards he quickly drafted the POAs that we needed. I felt like I was a priority for him and the office. When I walked into the office several members of the staff knew who I was and were very understanding of my circumstances and their friendliness definitely made me feel welcome.

Richie
September 19, 2020

Even during this hard time of not having face to face meetings we were able to get all my affairs in order.

anonymous
June 17, 2020

Apple Payne law made closing on our house one of the easiest processes I could imagine. They are thorough, fast, and most of all, client focused. In this day and age, it so hard to find services that provide the level of personal care that Ron and this firm did for our family. I am so happy that we chose them!