We are pleased to announce that Barri Payne, Board Certified Specialist in Family Law and Certified Family Financial Mediator, has been selected to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the Family Law and Family Law Mediation Sections. Best Lawyers’ peer review highlights attorneys who have earned the respect of their colleagues for excellence in legal practice.

Barri has been included in The Best Lawyers in America® for Family Law since 2020, and in the Family Law Mediation Section since 2024. Her continued presence on this prestigious list reflects her exceptional skill, steady leadership, and thoughtful approach to complex family law matters.

With a decades-long career in Durham, Barri Payne is widely regarded for her commitment to resolving family disputes with dignity and care. Her mediation work offers clients a constructive, efficient alternative to courtroom litigation, allowing families to find resolution through collaboration and calm, guided negotiation.

About the Firm

Barri Payne Family Law & Mediation is a trusted Durham-based law practice focused on family law and mediation services. Barri and her team are known for their professionalism, compassion, and clear-sighted strategies that prioritize long-term outcomes for their clients. Whether representing clients in divorce, child custody, or through family financial mediation, the firm offers steady guidance and skilled advocacy.