Raiford D. Palmer’s Reviews

Collaborative law cases are supposed to take half the time and cost significantly less than going to court. I was led to believe this in my initial consultation. My ex and I were on amicable terms. My attorney advised a 50-50 split on income and assets. Pretty uncomplicated and straight forward. It took 2 1/2 years and cost $30,000. Attorney lacked tenacity and project management skills. The partners at Sullivan Taylor and Gumina never responded to my concerns. I'm certain they were elated with Mr. Palmer's billable hours.

Mr. Raiford Palmer is an excellent attorney!!!! I've done work with other attorneys but nothing like Mr. Palmer!!!! I give him an A+ because he knows what he's doing and his worth every dollar!!! Great advice and great guidance!!! Trust me you won't be disappointed......

Raiford Palmer has represented me through a few years of challenging divorce and child custody proceedings. He has consistently given me good advice in a professional, compassionate way that helps me feel informed and in control of my case. There were many difficult circumstances with my situation, but his strategic judgement in handling my case has proven to be right on target. His experience, knowledge and insight have made a big difference for me.

I highly recommend Raiford Palmer. He was my attorney for addressing Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act - UCCJEA for my child. He is a true gentleman. He coached me and advised me through my complex case involving two states and he sacrificed his vacation time to accommodate my court date. He has a great team of attorneys young and energetic and are super smart and prompt in addressing emergency requests.

I highly recommend Raif and his team, you will not regret the choice. He is simply the best.

I tried a case against Raif a few years ago and he did an excellent job. He had a tough case on the facts and had to overcome a few immunities, but despite all the obstacles he was very effective in court. He is honest, trustoworthy and a pleasure to work with. He always took the time to explain everything we were doing in court to his client who did not speak english. He filed all the necessary pre trial motions and did a very effective cross examinaiton of my client. I'd definately refer personal injury plaintiffs to him.

If I had to use one word to describe Raif, it would be genuine. He truly cared about my well being, both in the short- and long-term after my divorce. During my complimentary consultation, he spent a lot of time understanding my situation and case needs. I liked the way the payment process went at Sullivan, Taylor & Gumina (the firm at which I found Raif), billed monthly with itemized receipts. The paralegals were easily accessible via email, and the receptionist was very kind.

Raif was accommodating to my schedule, considered my needs and was knowledgeable towards my case. If I had to give constructive criticism, I'd say I felt a bit uninformed at times, but that was largely due to the opposing counsel's delayed responses. Raif and his team worked quickly, which I truly appreciated. The divorce process, from start to finish, took much longer than Raif and I anticipated but again, Raif nor his team were at fault for that. My case was simple and Raif did his best to expedite the process on his end.

I would definitely use Raif's services in the future and have recommended him to friends looking for a divorce lawyer in the Chicagoland area.

Raif was always available and responded quickly to any inquiries I had. He answered questions and was very attentive when explaining the legal process to me since I am a young woman who was going through a divorce. He was extremely knowledgeable and kept me informed of the entire process step by step. I highly recommend Raif.

Raif meet with me reguarding my divorce and within a few months it was finalized. He spoke to me openly whenever I had questions or concerns and made the process so much easier. I would recommend Raif to anyone who is need of a lawyer who puts his clients needs first. Everyone in the office are helpful.

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 financial issues in the case. He is very straighforward and engages in strategy discussions prior to taking any action. He was not afraid to tell me his view on the likely outcome of issues even though sometimes it was not what I wanted to hear. He worked very hard on my case, including after hours. Overall, I would highly recommend Raif for any divorce case. Great work!

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 salient issues, and was able to persuade the other party to look at the issues rationally and from the perspective of what was in the best interest of the children.

Raif got me through a horribly stressful divorce. I lost count of the number of times I called him on the verge of a panic attack, and he calmly told me,"Don't worry, we'll take care of it." Not only did he watch out for my best interests, but I could tell that he didn't want to see my ex get taken advantage of by his lawyer either. Raif is the next best thing to having a trusted friend to go through the gut-wrenching experience with you. As glad as I am to put this behind me, I can honestly say that I will miss him!

Mr. Palmer was a wonderful person to have in my corner during divorce proceedings. As previous posters have stated, he is very well informed about the law. What I cannot stress enough, however, is what a genuinely nice person he is. Mr. Palmer was always willing to listen to my concerns and would respond honestly, he did not waste my time by telling me what I wanted to hear. There were times during the proceedings that were very difficult for me personally, and he was always there with compassion and patient feedback. He was also responsive to my concerns about the cost of the divorce and would always let me know when we could save money by doing something differently.

I am thankful that Mr. Palmer was my attorney during a very tough time in my life.

Raiford Palmer was my lawyer in my recent child custody hearings, and I cannot say how pleased I was with his representation and services.

First let me say that he is incredibly smart and has a lot of background in family law, which was immediately evident in his assessment not only of the legal issues behind my case but also in his own assessments of the personal situations behind many of the issues that I was facing. It was clear that he has dealt with a lot of families and a lot of issues.

Going into our case, we knew we had a difficult case to win and he was very straight forward and honest about our chances up front. He was also very forthcoming about the best ways to move our case forward, laying out our options, and working within my needs to keep costs contained. He was very responsive to my questions and concerns and always responded quickly.

His knowledge and experience proved invaluable to us in moving our case forward through the legal system, and eventually getting the most out of it that we could.

I was extremely happy with his representation and handling of my case and will use him again, and would highly recommend his services to others.

I recently used Raif for my divorce/child custody case. He was extremely professional, was very responsive, and helped me realized what battles are worth fighting. He would stick by things that I was passionate about, but would let me know his honest opinion if that was something that could stick or not. He was also very quick to respond to me when I contacted him via phone or email. I believe my case was resolved a lot faster because Raif is not like a lot of other attorneys who come to fight in court. Of course, court is a medium to hash out your problems, but the needless motions back and forth are really unwarranted for most cases. Raif really helps you focus on the long-term goal, rather than get caught up with the minutia. I would definitely recommend Raif to others going through a divorce/custody battle.

Raiford Palmer helped us with the purchase of a business and made the process painless. He is not only extremely knowledgeable, but one of the nicest persons you'll ever meet. He is accessible by phone to answer questions and explains everything in terms that are easy to understand. I can easily highly recommend him to anyone who might need a lawyer.

I would and have already recommended Raif. I believe that one of the most important qualities a good lawyer should have is an understanding that, everyones life, story and situation is unique and requires a variety of understanding, attention and skills. Raif adapted well and quickly to my case. He reponded to my needs with both professionalism and humor. Just what one needs when life not going exactly as planned. My case was not typical, easy or brief by any means and, Raif followed through with class and determination for my sake. Being very thorough, approachable and knowledgeable he pressed forward to achieve a favorable outcome. Raif, is a great lawyer and an incredible human being.

I used Raif to help with a visitation/custody case that we needed assistance on. He was VERY professional and helpful in SO many ways. For every question I had, he responded with case law, good thorough answers, and very professional insight. I would absolutely use him again and recommend him to friends, family, or anyone else needing representation with these types of issues.

Raif was always quick to respond to my needs, either by email or phone. He's extremely patient and understanding, which is extremely important in the divorce process. He was very thorough and I never felt alone or in the dark about anything, I couldn't have asked for a better attorney.

Through a very long and challenging divorce process, Raif was professional, creative and compassionate. He was direct with me but never too aggressive and certainly never pushy. He was honest and accurate about what to expect, and together we dealt with the unexpected. Even when I grew frustrated, he kept me on the track I set out to pursue in the very beginning: to act with integrity and stay on the high road while untying my marriage.

When I met Raif I was very distressed and going through a bad period in my life.I had already met 3-4 lawyers but they all were very pushy and tried to judge me.
Raif was different.He listened to all my problems very calmly and professionally.He gave me good advice and worked to my best interest.
He did not rake up big bills by "pretending " to do more on my behalf.He was very genuine and true to his words.

Raiford is extremely knowledgable and a real professional - he runs this practice as he would want to be treated. Extreme honesty and provides the details that a client needs to make a decision. He enjoys what he does and it shows with the pride he has for his work.

Raif is very responsive. He is very professional and personable at the same time. He is quick to understand and respond to my needs and make me feel confident they are in his best interest. He gives me peace of mind and confidence that my case is being handled best.

I have been working with Raif Palmer since the moment he joined the firm i was using for personal matters, he gained my trust and i have transferred to him any legal issue of my various businnesses, purchase and sales of real estates, commercial litigation (won) and i can only say that it is not easy to find a joung attorney like him.
I also had the chance of recommending his services to business associates and friends; all of them have been satisfied.
Nice asset to have.

Raiford Palmer has been someone I have turned to many times for his expansive legal knowledge and his great personality. We can always count on Raif for the right counsel and advice. I can also speak for his other clients, many of whom we know, who also rave about Raif. Thank you Raif for your professionalism and for being a great partner to our business.

It's refreshing to see that there are such honorable people left in the world who will go out of their way to help others.
Raif believed in me, my case, went the extra mile for me, listened to all of my concerns, did not treat me like a number, gave me the respect I deserved, and always kept me informed of what was happening.
A true professional, respectfull, and does give up, or give in.. I am fortunate to have retained his services...Now that's a true meaning to the word LAWYER :)
Kindest Regards
Nora

Raif was exactly what I needed to deal with my difficult "ex". Prior to hiring him i explained the possible obstacles, which he might have to deal with and he assured me he could handle it. Raif and his staff kept me up to date with all court hearings, appeals,etc. He supplied options on how we can handle certian situations since I was limited on funds and had to "pick my battles". Although my divorce was messy, having a reliable, dedicated lawyer made it all worth the wait.