Mitchell A. Palmer

Mitchell A. Palmer is a founding member of Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer, LLC in Gretna, Louisiana. He brings more than 20 years of legal experience to clients across southeast Louisiana. Palmer focuses on Louisiana civil law, with particular emphasis on family law matters involving divorce, custody, support, property partitions, protective orders, successions, guardianship, and interdictions. His practice also includes appellate work, personal injury, insurance issues, business law, and commercial litigation.

Palmer earned his J.D. from Tulane University School of Law in 2002. He received a Master of Arts in Southern Studies from the University of Mississippi in 1999, graduating with honors and Gamma Beta Phi recognition. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Princeton University in 1997. His academic background supports a practice built on careful analysis, strong writing, and practical problem solving.

Palmer has tried numerous cases and has represented clients before courts throughout Metro New Orleans and southeast Louisiana. His experience also includes practice and argument before state and federal appellate courts. He has handled appellate matters including Jamie Land Co., Inc. v. Jones, Ricca v. Smith, and Dolce v. Dolce. Through this work, he helps clients address disputes, evaluate legal options, and pursue meaningful resolutions.

Mitchell A. Palmer is admitted to practice in Louisiana, the US District Courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Louisiana, and the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He is also a Louisiana Notary Public and a member of the Jefferson Bar Association. Palmer is known for assisting families and individuals during difficult legal challenges with steady guidance, practical judgment, and a strong connection to southeast Louisiana.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Attorney, Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer, LLC
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association
• Member, Jefferson Bar Association

Licensed State

• Louisiana

Education

• Tulane University, School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Mississippi
  MA in Southern Studies
• Princeton University
  BA in History

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