Denver attorney Michael Palmer comes to Palmer Family Law with over a decade of experience practicing solely family law cases. Prior to joining Palmer Family Law, Mr. Palmer was a partner at a Top Ranked AV Law Firm. Mr. Palmer brings big firm experience in a boutique firm setting to every case. His experience as a partner at a Top Ranked AV firm is an asset he brings to every case. Mr. Palmer understands the importance of devoting resources to his cases, and also the power of individual attention. With Mr. Palmer, you will never have the experience of being handed off to a different attorney or never being able to reach him. He brings his calm demeanor to every case and gives it the attention it deserves.

Mr. Palmer has been named a Rising Star by Thompson Rueters. This is an annual selection of attorneys based on peer reviews and nominations, and independent research and evaluations. Few attorneys are chosen each year, and Mr. Palmer is one of them. In past years, Mr. Palmer has won the “Clients’ Choice” award from Avvo.com and has received numerous five-star reviews. By hiring Mr. Palmer, you are selecting an attorney that is respected by his peers and has been acknowledges for his achievements.

Mr. Palmer was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska. He earned his law degree from the University of Nebraska in May 2013, graduating in the top one-third of his class. During his time in law school, Mr. Palmer served as the President of the Moot Court Board and was a member of the Order of the Barristers. He passed the bar exam in July 2013 and has been practicing exclusively family law since that time.

Mr. Palmer is a trained Parenting Coordinator/Decision-Maker. With over a decade of experience working high-conflict domestic cases, he has the experience to help couples learn to communicate more effectively and to make decisions when negotiations fail. With his calm demeanor and extensive legal knowledge, Mr. Palmer is uniquely suited to serve as PC/DM on your case.

Mr. Palmer is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, Arapahoe County Bar Association, and the Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association. Mr. Palmer has taught several continuing education courses on a variety of topics including contempt actions and vaccine decisions. He has served as the Secretary in his local Rotary Club, and currently serves the Youth Services Committee for Rotary. Mr. Palmer is also an active member of his church.

In his free time, Mr. Palmer enjoys spending time with his family, cheering on his beloved Nebraska Cornhuskers and is an avid cinemagoer.

Hear from past clients

  • “Mr. Palmer assisted me with my divorce. At the time I reached out to him things were messy and I didn’t have representation. i was frustrated and emotional. Mr. Palmer was very empathetic and compassionate. He provided me with sound, non-bias, empathetic legal advice. He was a kind voice of logic when I was emotionally driven by all of the things surrounding my divorce. At the end of the day, things worked out as best as they could have, and it wouldn’t have been possible without Mr. Palmer. I highly recommend him. For anyone, but as a female, I definitely felt heard and respected.”

  • “Accurate, painless and efficient - 5 stars. Michael was a beacon of hope at a time when my options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed almost impossible. His calm, empathetic demeanor offered buoyancy and confidence. I am eternally grateful for his professionalism and happily recommend him without reservation.”

  • “5+ years of representation. Michael has represented me for over five years through multiple family matters. I have followed him as he has moved firms and advanced his career. Michael has always given me the best advice and guidance and has helped me through the toughest of situations. I feel guilt for all of the issues he has had to deal with on my behalf. I would recommend Michael to anyone facing difficult family matters. i don’t know what I would do without Michael.”