Raiford D. Palmer

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Also known as Raif Palmer
Raiford D. Palmer
Effective, experienced attorney for divorce and family law. Litigation or collaborative law.
5.0 star rating
Raif was great to work with ...
- Ron, a Divorce client
5.0 star rating
Highly Recommend this Attorney
- Gwen, a Child Custody client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 60% Divorce / Separation
    10 years
  • 20% Family
    10 years
  • 10% Child Custody
    10 years
  • 5% Litigation
    17 years
  • 5% Marriage / Prenuptials

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 630-665-7676
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  • Sullivan Taylor & Gumina, P.C.
    1749 S. Naperville Road
    Suite 106
    Wheaton, IL 60189
    Office: 630-665-7676
    Mobile: 630-665-7676
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Raif was great to work with ...”

Posted by: Ron, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Raif did a great job with a complicated case. His prior experience as an attorney in the business world allowed him to understand the complex... more
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5 star rating

“Highly Recommend this Attorney”

Posted by: Gwen, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: My husband and I retained Raif for a complicated child custody case, after another lawyer withdrew. He was able to get up to speed quickly, saw the... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

12 endorsements


Sean Martin Mccumber

Raif is my law partner. Great attorney, great partner. Of course, you cannot go wrong with an attorney in our firm!

Endorsement from lawyer: Sean Mccumber , Wheaton (IL), 7 months ago
Mazyar Malek Hedayat

I"ve known Raif for 10 years. He is an enterprising, energetic and clever advocate for his clients, as well as a swell guy to be around. I don't say... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Mazyar Hedayat , Romeoville (IL), 10 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

18 years since Raiford D. Palmer was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active 1994 03/06/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Sullivan Taylor & Gumina, P.C. 2010–present
Attorney at Sullivan Taylor & Gumina, P.C. 2009–2010
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
College of DuPage Family and Divorce Mediation Training n/a 2011
Loyola University Chicago School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1994
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Recognition for Contributions as Coach Lewis University Mock Trial Team 1998

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member 18th Judicial Circuit Court Access to Courts Committee 2012-present
Director DuPage County Bar Foundation 2011-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 41 Legal Answers
2 Best Answers - chosen by asker
2 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
3 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
1 Staff Pick
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Tax Issues for the Non-Traditional Couple DuPage County Bar Association Brief 2009
Valuation and Division of Business Assets in Divorce DuPage County Bar Association Brief 2008
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Trial Advocacy Program Trial Advocacy Program 2012
The Business of Family Law In Chicago LawTalkRadio 2012
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