Associate

John E. Payne

John joined Blanco Tackabery in 2025 and is working with the Trust and Estates Practice Group.

John received his B.A. in History, summa cum laude, from Pfeiffer University in 2020 and his J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2025.

While in law school, John was a Project Coordinator for the Pro Bono Wills Project, a member of the Wake Forest Journal of Law and Policy editorial staff, and served as a teaching assistant for Property Law and Estates and Trusts classes.

Practice Areas

  • Trusts and Estates

Education

  • J.D., Wake Forest University School of Law, 2025
  • B.A., Pfeiffer University, 2020

Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina, 2025

Awards & Civic Certifications

  • Dean Suzanne Reynolds Award for Academic Excellence: Property Law
  • Pro Bono Honors Society, Wake Forest University School of Law