Robert Montgomeri Palmer
About Robert
Biography
After having worked at the Law Firm of Woolsey, Fisher since coming out of Law School, my practice had grown apart from the core practice at Woolsey Fisher which was primarily insurance defense related. I had developed over the years an expertise in all sorts of product liability and large cases involving litigation mostly from the plaintiffs' side. I decided to form my own firm in 1990. Originally the name of the firm was the Law Offices of Robert M.N. Palmer, PC but we changed it in 2005 when Craig Oliver became my partner. After a few years at the Potts Law Firm out of Houston, I started a new firm with my current partners. I am still doing the same kind of large product liability cases.
The focus of the firm has remained primarily based on plaintiffs' work with an emphasis on large products and commercial cases.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
44 years
44 years
44 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Licensed in Nevada for 33 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 43 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Sifers Jensen Palmer PC
431 S Jefferson, Suite 120, Springfield, MO, 65806
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Robert Montgomeri Palmer's Lawyer Endorsements
"Rob is fantastic. He excels at what he does, and his results are exceptional. Though he's very competent at many, many things, he is especially good at serious injury claims against vehicle manufacturers for product defects, otherwise known as "crashworthiness" litigation."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is among the elite of great trial lawyers in our state, indeed in the region."
Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Jan 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Rob is a top notch trial attorney. Rob routinely takes on the big corporations...and wins!! I recommend him for any product liability case against a manufacturer of a defective product."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rob is an excellent lawyer and one of the best products liability lawyers you can find."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rob is a true believer in what he does- he doesn't just talk the talk, he walks the walk. Few lawyers take on the tough cases, and fewer still do as good a job as Rob does for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Not only do I know him personally, but the respect he holds in the legal community is amply demonstrated by his fellow lawyers selecting him as president of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. That is not some honorary title -- it indicates the belief of fellow trial attorneys like myself that he is one of the best."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rob is a top notch attorney and fine human being. One of the top attorneys in the state and perhaps the midwest, despite being a competitor of mine for business."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Rob Palmer is on the finest trial lawyers in the state of Missouri. He is THE Missouri expert on automobile product liability cases, but his expertise reaches virtually every area of personal injury trial law."
"I have known Rob for almost ten years. He is a zealous, committed and talented lawyer who spends a great amount of time advocating for the rights of all injured Missourians. I have consulted with Rob on cases, and been lucky enough to hear him speak at professional education gatherings. I highly recommend Rob."
"Mr. Palmer is in my opinion one of the best personal injury attorneys in the midwest. His accomplishments speak for themself. Very Easy to work with."
"Rob is excellent. He has been trying cases and obtaining excellent results for his clients for a long time. He is honest and I would absolutely recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rob cares about people and he is a terriffic attorney and counselor as well. People can trust him. Rob's passion and skill comes out of caring. On behalf of people he has fought large corporations and won. He does well in the court room because he is trustworthy and has taken the time to know and care for his clients."
"Rob is one of the top trial lawyers in the country. He is completely devoted to achieving justice for his clients. He is absolutely one of the best."
"Rob Palmer is a top U.S. trial lawyer. He is dogged in his devotion to his clients and their cases. He has been honored repeatedly for his hard work and high skills. I recommend him without hesitation. Randy Barnhart"
"Rob is as good as they come. He knows the law and always takes the time to help fellow attorneys. I would proudly recommend Rob Palmer."
"Robert Palmer is one of the premier personal injury and wrongful death trial attorneys in the USA. His talent, skill and experience place him at the very top of the legal profession. I strongly endorse him to you as an outstanding lawyer who is fully committed to the civil justice system."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent trial lawyer."
"Rob Palmer is unique. Not only is he a skilled litigator, but he has a genuine concern for the welfare of his clients whose interests are his primary concern. Rob has represented people injured as a result of auto defects, and as a result of his efforts, has helped make autos safer for all consumers. Rob Palmer is a giant in the practice of law."
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Experience
Honors
2010
Presidents's Award for Excellence, Attorney Information Exchange Group
2009
Orrin Hatch Distinguished Trial Lawyer Award, Brigham Young University
1995
Board Certified, National Board of Trial Advocates
1981
Law Review, University of Missouri Law School
1978
Outstanding Teacher of the Year, University of Missouri-Department of Philosophy
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Partner, Sifers Jensen Palmer
1990 - 2023
Managing Partner, The Law Offices of Robbert MN Palmer and Law Office of PalmerOliver PC
1982 - 1989
Partner, Woolsey Fisher Whiteaker & McDonald
Associations
2019 - Present
Springfield Metropolitan Bar AssociationPast President
2001 - Present
International Society of BarristersFellow
2010 - 2011
Missouri Association of Trial AttorneysPast President
2005 - 2007
Attorneys Information Exchange GroupPast President
2000 - 2009
American Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
1999 - 2000
American Trial Lawyers Association-product liability sectionChair
Sample of Legal Cases
$100,000,000 Judgment
Final plaintiff's judgment for $25,000,000
Plaintiffs' verdict for $100,000
Plaintiffs' verdict for $21 million plus over $4 million in prejudgment interest.
Plaintiffs' verdict for $1.5 million.
After the judge made clear that he was going to enter judgment for plaintiffs the case very successfully settled.
Plaintiffs' verdict for $3 million
Plaintiff's verdict for $225,000
Plaintiff's verdict for $3.5 million
Plaintiffs' verdict for $400,000
Plaintiff's verdict for $2.5 million.
Education
1982
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
MA - Masters
1977
MTS
1975
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Thoughts on Accepting and Preparing Cases
2012
Direct Examinations: Experts in Products Cases
Publications
2012
2011
Languages
English