Payne Family Law & Mediation is pleased to announce that Barri Payne has been named to the 2026 Super Lawyers list. This marks Barri’s fifth consecutive year of recognition, with selections each year since 2022.

Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys through a rigorous, multiphase selection process that includes peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations. Candidates are assessed on indicators of professional achievement and peer recognition, including experience, verdicts and settlements, professional honors, scholarly activity, and service to the legal community. Only a small percentage of attorneys in each state are selected annually.

Barri is a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law with decades of experience representing clients in complex family law matters, including divorce involving closely held businesses, professional practices, and intellectual property. In addition to her litigation practice, Barri is a seasoned family financial mediator, known for helping clients resolve disputes thoughtfully, efficiently, and with dignity—often outside the courtroom.

About Payne Family Law & Mediation

Payne Family Law & Mediation is a Durham-based family law firm serving clients throughout the Research Triangle and surrounding areas of North Carolina. The firm focuses on high-level family law representation and mediation, offering strategic guidance in divorce, custody, support, and complex financial matters. With a commitment to non-adversarial resolution whenever possible, Payne Family Law & Mediation helps clients move forward with clarity and confidence.