Stephen C Palmer

Stephen C Palmer

also known as Steve Palmer

4.7
Rating: 8.2

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 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | June 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney

There when there was a need

Steve has helped us several times when we needed legal information & advice. This time he helped us through a more complicated legal problem. He is kind and supportive as well as aware & skillful with the legal nuances that resulted in our getting a sad situation resolved well.

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Repeat customer

Mr. Palmer represented me a few years ago for a couple of different domestic relations issues over a period of about 6 years. In each case, he was open about the possible results and gave solid, reasonable advice. Although emotions ran high in my dom rel case, Steve steered me on a conciliatory cour...se that helped me work with my ex-husband in a better way than I had been. Not sure if he's still doing family law, but I highly recommend him nonetheless.

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 Lena | April 08, 2015 | Child Custody

Highly Recommend for Divorce/Child Custody Modification

I hired Steve in 2010 to help modify a Child Custody Modification. As in most divorce/custody situations mine had it frustrations and struggles. While I may have not always liked the advice, I found Steve to be knowledgeable and able to help me remove emotion from the situation. While I was content w...ith my representation in hasn't been until recently that I have greatly appreciated Steve's work. Five years into the modification, my ex has become more difficult and I find myself looking at my paper work quite often. It is such a relief to have very specific and well defined paperwork. So far for every situation that has come up there is a specific response on my end that includes pointing to the paperwork. There is no question what it says or may mean. I also have a larger appreciation for Steve's work as he included things that may come up down the road. Specific example for me is Orthodontics. As we face my oldest needing them there are clear and defined statements to how these cost are to be split and dealt with between the two parties. For this forethought I am forever grateful!! While I never thought I would face divorce and child custody, I am greatly appreciative of the time and work Steve put in and there is no question that I will use his services again.

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Stephen C Palmer's Lawyer Endorsements

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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

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

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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