DONALD FRANKLIN PAINE

I was privileged to know Don first as a classmate at Erin Presbyterian Church and Bearden school later as a gifted fellow lawyer and outstanding legal teacher. Always friendly and engaging. We all miss him. Don Stansberry Jr

Mr. Paine's writings and works have inspired me to study law more in depth for many years. I met him once at a CLE conference. Although I was a novice paralegal, he sat with me and discussed some evidence matters as if I were a seasoned lawyer. He was kind, generous, and brilliant. I am forever grateful for meeting him and feel honored to have shared conversation with him.

Don was a lawyer without peer and a witty and skilled lecturer. He was also an accomplished legal historian, writing often in the Tennessee Bar Journal on some interesting historical legal development in Tennessee. His articles were always succinct, enlightening, and a bit humorous.

He was always willing to share ideas and insight about areas of the law, especially related to procedure. I appreciate his mentorship.

I have not known any other lawyer who incorporaed into his...

Don Paine was a friend to all of us in the Tennessee judiciary. We will miss his wise counsel.

Sorry for your loss.

I always loved walking by Don's apartment. He would often come out to say hi and greet my dog. He was a very nice and kind person. I will miss him but feel privileged to have known him.

Mr. Paine was kind enough to speak at my law school graduation in December, 1991. It was a small ceremony at the Bijou Theater. We presented him w a personal note and autographed photo from Emmylou Harris, one of his favorites! It was truly a pleasure to have known him and to have had him as a professor. He will be missed...

I am saddened by Don's death. He was a friend and classmate (law school and before). Although he had many wonderful accomplishments in his life and career, he will be missed mostly because of his goodness and thoughtful consideration of others. Please accept my sympathies.

I feel blessed that I was able to know Don for these many years that I have been a licensed attorney. Not only was Don a learned and wise man, he was a man with a soul who in recently past years dedicated himself to representation of the poor and disadvantaged in life.