Lori Elisabeth Ray Truitt
Partner - Payne Powell Truitt and Chandler (TX and NM)
Lori Truitt is a Lubbock native with deep ties to the area, having earned both her undergraduate degree and J.D. from Texas Tech University. She began her legal career in civil litigation and creditor representation, gaining extensive courtroom experience across San Antonio and Austin.
In 2010, Lori returned to Lubbock and joined Tray Payne, expanding her practice to encompass a variety of legal areas, including family law, probate and estate administration, guardianship, debtor/creditor representation, general civil litigation, and personal injury. Her diverse expertise allows her to serve the community with a well-rounded approach to legal challenges.
Passionate about helping others, Lori finds true fulfillment in advocating for her clients with dedication and integrity. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, their two sons, and their playful dog.
- Texas Tech University School of Law
- J.D. (2008) | Law
- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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- Texas Tech University - Texas Tech University
- B.A. | English Literature
- Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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- Partner
- Payne Powell Truitt & Chandler
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- Adjunct Professor - Trial Advocacy
- Texas Tech University School of Law
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- Adjunct Professor - Business Law
- Texas Tech University
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- Associate Attorney
- Allen Adkins & Associates, PC
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- The Role of the Personal Representative, Estate Administration
- Debt Collection: Pit Falls and How to do it Right, Chamber University, Lubbock, TX
- Closing the Estate in Probates or Estate Administration, Estate Administration Process, Lubbock, Texas
- Outstanding Young Lawyer
- Lubbock Area Bar Association
- Lubbock Area Bar Association
- Board of Directors
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- Texas State Bar # 24066216
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- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- ID Number: 24066216
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- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Education Law
- DUI & DWI
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- English: Spoken, Written
- German: Spoken, Written
- Spanish