Atty. M. Travis Payne

Atty. M. Travis Payne

M. Travis Payne is a lawyer practicing employment law, torts, employment discrimination law and 3 other areas of law.

Raleigh Raleigh 48 yrs experience 48 year
Call (984) 263-3442 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About M. Travis Payne at a glance

M. Travis Payne is a Partner based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Edelstein Payne & Lucas. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on discrimination, personal injury, employment, workers comp, and ssd. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1978). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1978) and University of California B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • M. Travis Payne is a lawyer practicing employment law, torts, employment discrimination law and 3 other areas of law
  • M. received a B.A. degree from University of California, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • M. practices at Edelstein Payne & Lucas in Raleigh, NC

Practice Areas Explained

M. Travis Payne's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

M. Travis Payne is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in North Carolina →

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.

M. Travis Payne is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

M. Travis Payne is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Carolina →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

M. Travis Payne is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in North Carolina →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

M. Travis Payne is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Raleigh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about M. Travis Payne

Where is M. Travis Payne's law office located?
M. Travis Payne's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is Edelstein Payne & Lucas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does M. Travis Payne handle?
M. Travis Payne focuses on discrimination, personal injury, employment, workers comp, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has M. Travis Payne practiced law?
M. Travis Payne has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did M. Travis Payne go to law school?
M. Travis Payne earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (—).
How can I contact M. Travis Payne for a consultation?
You can contact M. Travis Payne 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 M. Travis Payne received?
M. Travis Payne's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1978
University of California B.A.
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1978

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