
Payne, Powell, Truitt & Chandler – Lawyers in Lubbock, Texas
Meet with our attorneys at 13033 Quaker Ave, Lubbock, TX 79423. Call us for an appointment or drop in to schedule a time to meet with one of our lawyers in Lubbock.
Our Lubbock Office
Local Attorneys for West Texas
Our Lubbock office is the firm’s main office and home to partners Tray Payne, Matt Powell, Lori Truitt and Brandon Barnett. Together they represent clients across West Texas in family law, criminal defense, personal injury, civil litigation, estate planning and probate.
When your case needs more hands, the whole firm stands behind it, including our offices in Post and Hereford, Texas, and Clovis, New Mexico.

How We Help Clients in Lubbock
Our Lubbock attorneys bring years of courtroom experience as prosecutors and trial lawyers to cases including:
- Criminal defense: DWI, drug charges and serious felonies
- Family law: divorce, child custody and support
- Personal injury: car wrecks, serious injuries and wrongful death
- Civil litigation: disputes resolved by negotiation or at trial
- Estate planning: wills, trusts and planning for your family
- Probate: probate, estate administration and guardianships
Communities We Serve
From our main office we represent clients throughout Lubbock and Lubbock County and across West Texas.

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Founder & Partner
Tray Payne

Tray is an experienced trial attorney that knows how to protect his client’s interests. Tray grew up in the small town of Post, Texas where he learned the values of hard work and good, old fashioned common sense. He graduated from Texas Tech University in 1996 with a BBA in accounting and then received his JD in 2000 from Oklahoma City University. Tray worked as a state and federal prosecutor from 2000-2009 until he started his own firm, now known as PPTC.
Partner
Matt Powell

Matt brings over 25 years of experience to the firm in both criminal and civil law. Prior to joining the firm, Matt served as the Elected Criminal District Lubbock Attorney for the County as well as the Chief Attorney for the Midland, Texas Independent School District.
Partner
Lori Truitt

For more than 16 years, Lori Truitt has been a partner with Payne, Powell, Truitt & Chandler, where she focuses her practice on family law, adoptions, guardianships, estate planning, and probate matters. Having grown up in the Lubbock community, she values the opportunity to help individuals and families navigate some of life’s most significant transitions and challenges with practical guidance, compassion, and experienced legal counsel.
Partner
Brandon Barnett

Brandon is an experienced trial attorney with a history of handling high stakes cases. Brandon’s practice includes criminal defense, family law, Title IX student representation, and estate planning with an emphasis on special needs. Brandon is a graduate of Texas Tech for both undergraduate and law school and received a Masters of Law (LLM) in Litigation from George Washington University Law School.
What Our Lubbock Clients Say
Tray and his team are amazing! They are compassionate and willing to help in any way that they can. 10/10 would recommend for anyone looking for quality services!
This is the best law firm in Lubbock! Matt Powell and his team are very attentive and quick to respond. I did not get any run around and Matt handled my case efficiently. He is very knowledgeable and straightforward. After speaking with Matt, I did not have any hesitation for him to represent me. This is a great firm and will give you the utmost care
Lori and her staff were excellent. I couldn’t imagine working with a better attorney. She made a stressful situation much more manageable. Alongside, being very professional while providing very quick and favorable results. I highly recommend Lori and this firm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is your Lubbock office?
Our main office is at 13033 Quaker Ave, Lubbock, TX 79423. Call (806) 368-8712 to schedule an appointment before you visit.
What are your office hours?
Our Lubbock office is open 8am to 5pm Monday through Thursday and 8am to 4pm on Friday.
Which attorneys work in your Lubbock office?
Partners Tray Payne, Matt Powell, Lori Truitt and Brandon Barnett represent clients from our Lubbock office.
Does the firm have other offices?
Yes. In addition to our main office in Lubbock, we have offices in Post and Hereford, Texas, and Clovis, New Mexico.
Get in touch
Call our Lubbock office for an appointment or drop in to schedule a time to meet with one of our attorneys in Lubbock, Texas. We are committed to meeting your needs.
Send Us a Message
Contact us today to find out how we can help.
“Everybody at the firm is extremely kind. The attorneys communicate with you every step of the way. I’ll trust them with all my legal matters in the future.”
-Payton Eddins
