James L. Palmer

James L. Palmer is the founder of Palmer Law Firm, PLLC, in Hendersonville, North Carolina. He represents people in divorce, child custody, adoption, and guardianship matters, along with selected property and civil issues. His practice also includes wills, powers of attorney, foreclosures, collections, and evictions. Palmer serves clients in Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania counties and other communities in western North Carolina, addressing both family disputes and everyday legal planning needs.

Palmer earned a B.A. in History with Honors and a B.A. in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1999. He received his J.D. from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2002, where he participated in the law journal. He also worked as a research assistant for the North Carolina General Assembly. That combination of legal research, history, and economics informs his work with family matters, property issues, and civil proceedings.

Before establishing his firm in 2022, Palmer practiced with the Law Office of Frank Jackson in Hendersonville. His appellate experience includes disputes concerning personal jurisdiction, relief from judgment, parental rights, and equitable remedies. In a 2023 North Carolina Supreme Court matter, he represented petitioners in a termination-of-parental-rights case in which the court affirmed the order. He has also represented clients in property-related litigation and appeals arising from civil judgments.

James L. Palmer brings years of experience in western North Carolina courts to the needs of individuals and families. His combination of family law, guardianship work, estate documents, and civil matters allows him to address connected concerns that may arise during major life changes. Through his Hendersonville practice, he helps clients understand court procedures, consider available legal options, and prepare for decisions affecting children, property, finances, and future planning.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Palmer Law Firm
• Member, The North Carolina State Bar

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• North Carolina Central University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History and Economics

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