Michael K. Palmer

Michael K. Palmer

4.8
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 12 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Parker, CO
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Child Custody ... +2 more

11479 Pine Drive, Parker, CO

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

All areas of dissolutions and separations

30%
Child Custody 20%

All areas of child custody litigation

20%
Child Support 20%

All areas of child support litigation

20%
Alimony 15%

All areas of alimony/maintenance litigation

15%
Family 15%

All areas of domestic relations litigation

13 years | 400 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 12 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2013

Active

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Location

Palmer Family Law, PLLC

11479 Pine Drive, Parker, CO, 80134

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Michael K. Palmer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Cindy | August 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Professional lawyer with CARE

Michael Palmer came highly recommended to me by a very well- respected lawyer in Grand County, where I live and filed. His name is Frank Parker. Frank spoked very eloquently about Mr. Palmer. Frank Parker has also recommended countless clients to Mr. Palmer with great satisfaction and successful resu...lts. Mr. Palmer provided a complimentary zoom session with me for a consultation, he was very patient with his time and answered all my questions thoughtfully, and he was very thorough! What I like most about Mr. Palmer is how patient and compassionate he is. Because I have never engaged a lawyer, the task felt very daunting. After the consultation, I decided to hire Mr. Palmer and Palmer Family Law. Throughout the whole process, he never lost sight of my needs, and always give me "sound advice"! I highly recommend Michael Palmer and Palmer family Law!

Posted by CB | March 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Hands Down - The Best!!

Michael K Palmer is knowledgeable, professional and kind and responsive. He is calm and so thorough and even has a way of making an extremely difficult and stressful process sometimes enjoyable! He never disappointed, and always responded quickly. He is efficient and doesn't waste time or money. Mi...chael did a great job coordinating and communicating with my lawyers in another state across the country and my ex husband's lawyers in two states. He worked so well with a contentious and difficult attorney on my ex's team and helped me deal with really upsetting circumstances calmly and rationally. I really can't say enough how well he handled the sometimes nasty and low handed techniques or communications we received from opposing counsel. We got the best outcome we could hope for in the end! I'm extremely pleased with the results and highly recommend Michael K. Palmer. You won't be disappointed!

Posted by AK | April 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

A light in the dark

Michael K. Palmer is dedicated and driven with your best interests at forefront. He provided excellent recommendations and guided me through the chaos of the court system that was further complicated due to Domestic Violence and Child Abuse. He helped me to stay above the weeds and focused on the r...esult thus saving me from unnecessary court costs. His calm and precise demeanor was essential to the amount of stress I was under. He is responsive, very professional, and is proactive. When we got to arbitration, I was very nervous, and he was calm and provided excellent coaching. I listened and did everything he said, and I simply just told the truth. My attorney’s line of questioning my ex was direct, methodical, and precise and my ex crumbled at his questioning and was proven to not be honest. My jaw was on the table. I knew at the end of the arbitration that my attorney nailed it! It was like the moment that Michael Jordan slam dunked that basketball so hard that the backboard broke. I was in awe. In the end, I received better results than I thought even possible. I am very thankful for what Michael K. Palmer has done for my family. I would refer him. He is your best ally in this process.

Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Post-Nuptial Agreement

Michael's representation provided clear and accurate counsel through a post-marital agreement with my wife. He was in constant communication with her attorney in order to facilitate a timely resolution to the satisfaction of both my wife and myself. I used Michael previously to resolve a complicated ...personal matter after another attorney had cost me thousands of dollars with no results. He is responsive, fair and above all extremely competent. Highly recommend!

Posted by Chris | March 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Made a painful process easier

Michael was extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process. This was the first time I had ever had to hire a lawyer, and also my first (and hopefully last) divorce. There was a lot involved as we had a house I had purchased before our marriage, a child together, separate assets, ...joint assets, etc. Michael explained every step of the process and let me know when it was worth it to fight on an issue, and when it was better to just let it go. In the end he saved me money from what I was initially willing to settle for, made it so I could keep my house, and most importantly helped me get retain equal custody of my son.

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Michael K. Palmer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Carrie Vonachen

Family lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Michael and I were opposing counsel on a case. He was pleasant, professional, and knowledgeable throughout the case. It is obvious that Michael has a lot of trial experience and he earned my respect in the courtroom."

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Wesley Parks

Family lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Palmer was extremely professional as opposing counsel in a high conflict divorce matter. Although the matter could have easily escalated, Mr. Palmer was able to problem solve and find an amicable resolution of the dispute that suited both of our clients' best interests."

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Todd Narum

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Michael was a very professional and reasonable attorney on a case that had the potential to be very acrimonious. Based on his knowledge and assistance, we were able to reach a resolution that was satisfactory for both our clients. I heartily endorse Michael."

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Daniel Zarnowski

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Michael was an opposing attorney on a high conflict case. He remained thorough and professional throughout the action, representing his client vigorously and maintaining civility in a difficult matter."

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Olivia Larson

Family lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michael is a true asset to the Colorado family law community. I have witnessed Michael serve as a tenacious and skilled advocate for his clients. Michael is respectful, professional, responsive, and child-focused in both amicable and contentious situations. I highly recommend Michael to anyone in need of a smart and effective family law attorney."

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Rebecca Leon

Family lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Michael is a knowledgable and professional attorney. He ethically represents his clients and his knowledge of the law assists in fashioning favorable resolutions for his client."

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Wesley Parks

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Todd Narum

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Carrie Vonachen

Child custody lawyer

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Daniel Zarnowski

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Laura Page

Family lawyer

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Brandi Petterson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Matthew Patton

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Rebecca Leon

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Rising Star, Thomson Reuters

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2019 - 2023

Shareholder, Montgomery Little & Soran, PC

2015 - 2019

Senior Associate, Sauer & Petterson Family Law

2013 - 2015

Associate, Martin Law Firm

Associations

2018 - Present

Arapahoe County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

2013 - 2013

Order of Barristers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Difficult custody cases

Child support modifications

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Education

2013

University of Nebraska

JD

2010

University of Nebraska, Omaha

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2022

Family Law Spring Update

Vaccination Issues in Family Law

2022

Family Law CLE

Spoliation in Family Law

2021

Family Law Basic Skills 2021

Protection Orders

Languages

English

Activity

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