Stephen C Palmer

Stephen C Palmer

also known as Steve Palmer

4.7
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 31 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Newberg, OR
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Divorce & Separation ... +3 more

515 E 1st Street, Newberg, OR

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Family 20%

Represent clients in complex family law matters including divorce, legal separation, child custody and parenting time as well as child and spousal support.

32 years

20%
Elder Law 15%

22 years

15%
Child Custody 10%

32 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 265-285 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 31 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Brown, Tarlow, Bridges, & Palmer, P.C.

515 E 1st Street, Newberg, OR, 97132-2909

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Stephen C Palmer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 13 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by Kimberly | March 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Attorney

I retained Steve as my divorce lawyer, as he was recommended to me by a friend. I have nothing but great things to say about Steve and his Paralegal. Steve knows exactly what he is doing and does not miss any details concerning alimony, property division, retirement funds etc.. Steve consistently enc...ouraged me and gave me his best advice during my entire divorce process. Steve and his team were always quick to respond to my many questions and handled my divorce with professionalism and care. I greatly appreciate all of their hard work and looking out for my best interests from start to finish. I would highly recommend Steve and his team to anyone.

Posted by Ana | October 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Superb Attorney

Mr. Palmer is an amazing attorney, a true professional. His communication skills and style are very direct and plain language which makes it easy and efficient to do business with him. He provides great results and solves issues quickly. He was encouraging with his advice while still being respectful... of my wishes. He and his team did and Excellent job. I absolutely recommend his legal services. THANK YOU SO MUCH STEVE AND TEAM!!

Posted by Steve | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

First Class Firm and Attorney

After receiving my first ever major offense-a DUII-I was in a state of disarray and shock. I was referred to Stephen Palmer and because of his experience, expertise and class, I am happy and thankful to say that I am on a path to recovery and putting this terrible and embarrassing incident behind me.... Mr. Palmer and the entire staff at his firm were professional, attentive and incredibly helpful throughout the entire DUII, court and diversion process. Because of Mr. Palmer and his excellent service, I am happy to recommend him to anyone. He is an exceptional attorney and person and if you are in need of a quality lawyer, than call Stephen. He will make your life and it's challenges better for you. He did for me.

Posted by Linda | July 20, 2015 | Estate Planning

Steve made an overwhelming process easy for me!

After listening to several horror stories of friends that had to deal with not only the death of a loved one but also trying to navigate through the probate process, I decided to have a Living Trust made. Steve made this extremely easy for me - I'm still confused by the process but he walked me thro...ugh it step by step and gave me such great direction that it didn't seem at all difficult. I know it will be so much less stressful for my children when I'm gone - which I don't plan on any time soon! Thank you, Steve!

Posted by Nicole | April 21, 2015 | Wills & Living Wills

Excellent Service, Extremely Knowledgeable

Recently my husband and I were going away on our first vacation in over a decade when it occurred to us that we had never put a will into place for our 3 children. Steve stepped in and helped us get our wills and poa's in place before we left on our trip, providing us and our family with extreme pea...ce of mind & comfort. Steve is an exceptional lawyer .. very knowledgable. We highly recommend Steve Palmer.

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Mark Cottle

Family lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He understands his client's needs"

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Family lawyer | Aug 15

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Attorney - Managing Partner, Brown, Tarlow, Bridges, & Palmer, PC

1997 - 2010

Pro Tempore Municipal Court Judge, City of Newberg, Oregon

Associations

2011 - Present

Newberg Rotary

Member

2000 - Present

Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce

Member

1997 - Present

Yamhill County Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Oregon State Bar Association, Domestic Relations Section

Member

1994 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Elder Law Section

Member

1999 - 2006

Newberg Active 20-30 Club

Member

1999 - 2001

Yamhill County Bar Association

Vice President

Education

1994

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Carroll College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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