Atty. David Payne Spence

Atty. David Payne Spence

Mr. David Payne Spence is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, commercial litigation, negligence and 6 other areas of law.

Alexandria Alexandria 51 yrs experience 51 year
Call (318) 782-6917 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David Payne Spence at a glance

David Payne Spence is a Member based in Alexandria, Louisiana, practicing at David P. Spence. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, personal injury, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1975), U.S. District Court, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circ (1975), and U.S. Supreme Court (1993). Educated at Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (J.D., 1974) and Northeast Louisiana University (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Alexandria, Louisiana State (House of Delegates, 1990-1997 Board of Governors, 1997-2000 Nominating Committee, 2000) and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Alexandria, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David Payne Spence is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, commercial litigation, negligence and 6 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from Northeast Louisiana University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • David practices at David P. Spence in Alexandria, LA

Practice Areas Explained

David Payne Spence's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Payne Spence handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

David Payne Spence is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Louisiana →

Trusts

David Payne Spence is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Louisiana →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David Payne Spence is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David Payne Spence is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

David Payne Spence is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Alexandria are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Payne Spence

Where is David Payne Spence's law office located?
David Payne Spence's law practice is located in Alexandria, Louisiana. The firm is David P. Spence. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Payne Spence handle?
David Payne Spence focuses on wills, trusts, personal injury, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has David Payne Spence practiced law?
David Payne Spence has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did David Payne Spence go to law school?
David Payne Spence earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S., 1971).
How can I contact David Payne Spence for a consultation?
You can contact David Payne Spence directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Payne Spence received?
David Payne Spence's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University and A. and M. College
- 1974
B.S.
Northeast Louisiana University
- 1971

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circ
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1993

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