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James E. Palmour III

Divorce and separation Attorney at Gainesville, GA

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also known as Bubba Palmour


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About James

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Gainesville native

Graduated from the University of Georgia and Atlanta Law School

Member of the Northeastern Bar Association

Past President of the Northeastern Bar Association

Law Clerk for U.S. District Judge Sidney O. Smith Jr.

Superior Court Judge for 8 years serving Dawson, Hall, Lumpkin and White Counties

Administrative Judge for 2 terms

Served on Judicial Council of Georgia 

Attended College of the State Judiciary

Attended National Judicial College

Attorney for White County

Attorney for Barrow County Airport Authority

City Attorney of Gainesville for 31 years

Licensed for 59 years
State GA
Status Active Member in Good Standing
Acquired 1964
Updated 02/03/2023

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

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Posted by Dusty | April 4, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Divorce
I am so grateful the I was referred to Mr. Palmour. He didn't let anyone push me around!
Posted by anonymous | October 1, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Mr. Palmour was there when I REALLY NEEDED HELP!
Mr. Palmour was very straightforward and got me to see the light. I need the direction and someone to stand up for me in a really bad situation. He found out things I didn't even know about that my ex had hidden from me! Thank you!
Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2015
He save my future!
I am so glad I listened to my friends and went to see Mr. Palmour. There were so many things about my childrens future that I had not realized I needed to plan for.

Cost

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  • Free Consultation 45 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check

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AVVO RATING 8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • James E Palmour III
  • 1963 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Barrow County Airport Authority
  • 2000 - 2005
  • County Attorney of White County
  • White County Georgia
  • 2000 - 2007
  • City Attorney
  • City of Gainesville Georgia
  • 1985 - 2015
  • Superior Court Judge
  • Northeastern Judicial Circuit of Georgia
  • 1977 - 1986
  • Judicial Law Clerk
  • U.S. District Judge Sidney O. Smith Jr.
  • 1964 - 1966
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Education

  • National Judicial College
  • 1983
  • University of Nevada-Reno
  • National College of the State Judiciary
  • 1977
  • Atlanta Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1962
  • University of Georgia, Athens
  • BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
  • 1960
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Associations

  • Gainesville Rotary
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Judicial Council of Georgia
  • Past Member
  • N/A
  • Gainesville-Northeastern Bar Association
  • Past President
  • N/A
  • Counsel of Superior Court Judges of Georgia
  • Criminial Bench Book Commitee
  • 1979 - 1981
  • Counsel of Superior Court Judges of Georgia
  • Civil Bench Book Commitee
  • 1979 - 1981
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Georgia Municipal Association
  • 2015

Publications

  • Georgia Superior Court
  • Criminal Bench Book for Georgia Superior Court
  • 1981
  • Georgia Superior Court
  • Civil Bench Book for Georgia Superior Court
  • 1981

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Gainesville Divorce and separation Lawyer James E. Palmour III
James E. Palmour III
Divorce and separation Attorney
Gainesville, GA
Licensed for 59 years
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