Directory of Fellows



BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Full Name: Steven G. Palmer
Profession: Attorney
Firm Name: Palmer & Manuel, L.L.P.
Address: 8350 North Central Expressway, Suite 1111
City: Dallas
State, Zip: Texas, 75206
Phone: (214) 265-1951
Office Fax: (214) 265-1950
Practice Counties: Dallas, Collin, Rockwall
Website: www.pamlaw.com
E-Mail: spalmer@pamlaw.com


COLLABORATIVE LAW TRAINING

Training Year Instructor/Course
Basic 2000 Pauline H. Tesler, J.D.
Intermediate 2003 Chip Rose, J.D.
Interdisciplinary 2007 Collaborative Law Institute of Texas


PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY

General Comments

The primary goal of a collaborative law practice is to work with and support clients going through divorce in such a way that the issues can be settled and worked out avoiding costly and difficult court proceedings.

Areas of Emphasis

Using my 33 years of experience working with families going through divorce, to enable them to work through the issues in a manner that will lessen the stress and tension for all family members.


PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION

Board Certification: Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Areas of Practice: Family Law
Business Litigation
Name of Law School: Southern Methodist University
Year of Graduation: 1976
Awards/Honors: Editor, Human Rights Journal
Licenses: Doctor of Jurisprudence
Name of Undergrad School: Texas A&M Commerce
Year of Graduation: 1973
Degree: B.B.A.
Awards/Honors: Omicron Delta Epsilon
Honor Society in Economics
Other Professional Licenses: Admitted to State Bar – Texas 1973
U.S. District Court Northern Division 1976
U.S. District Court Eastern Division 1982
U.S. District Court Southern Division 2009
U.S. District Court Western Division 2009
Professional Activities: Collaborative Law of Dallas, Collaborative Law Institute of Texas, Texas College of Collaborative Law, State Bar of Texas, Dallas Bar Association, Business Litigation and Family Law Sections of Dallas Bar Association, Texas Association of Bank Counsel, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals