Douglas M Palmer
About Douglas
Biography
I've been practicing in the arena of workers compensation for all of my professional life. I use to represent employers, but now I do not. I not only know all of their tricks, I helped invent some of them. I am a workers-compensation nerd.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
25 years | 3,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
30%-30%
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Licensed in Washington for 21 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 24 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Hamrick Palmer Johansen, PLLC
3305 Main St., Suite 301, Vancouver, WA, 98666
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Douglas M Palmer's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
5 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | General Knowledge
Posted by Bob | January 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Stuck it out
I had an industrial accident which loosened my artificial knee implant, and the company fought the claim. Doug fought the self-insurer for over a year, and his excellent legal and administrative knowledge won my case for me. In fact, he won every hearing against the company. He is extremely knowle...
Douglas M Palmer's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Doug is a very creative lawyer with a superb knowledge of the case law. He is willing to take on hard cases and fight for his clients."
"Doug is one of the most thorough and knowledgable workers' compensation lawyers you will find. He fights hard and earnestly for his clients, and is not afraid to spend hours upon hours on unique legal issues. His clients can trust that his advice is accurate and honest. I endorse this lawyer."
"I worked with Doug on the employer side of worker's compensation for many years. Doug has a very good mind and is able to grasp difficult concepts. He is willing to take on the hard cases and help all those who have been injured at work. I would highly recommend his or his firm's services."
Workers compensation lawyer
Workers compensation lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2004
Award of Merit, Multnomah Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Partner, Hamrick Palmer Johansen
2010 - 2017
Partner, Busick Hamrick Palmer
2000 - 2010
Shareholder, Wallace, Klor & Mann, P.C.
Associations
2010 - Present
Clark County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - 2019
Washington State Association for JusticeWorkers Compensation Section Chair
2010 - 2018
Washington State Association for JusticeBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
A rejection order is a appropriate and the Board had the jurisdiction to affirm rejection.
If the Department or Self-Insured Employer authorizes treatment, then that is a binding admission they have accepted responsibility for the condition being treated.
Attending physicians play a special role in workers compensation cases and jurors should always be instructed of that role.
The Court decided it does not have jurisdiction.
Education
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Penalties in Workers Compensation
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers