About
William N. Palmer is an attorney and founder at Gray & Palmer in Bangor, Maine. He maintains a general law practice with concentrations in bankruptcy, personal injury, family law, and real estate. His additional work includes business organizations, trusts, estate planning, and criminal matters. He represents individuals and businesses facing legal issues involving debt, property, family circumstances, injuries, and other disputes that may require negotiation or litigation.
Palmer earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Maine in 1980, graduating with highest distinction and earning recognition through Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Beta Kappa, and Phi Sigma Alpha. He received his J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law in 1983. He was admitted to the Maine Bar and the United States District Court for the District of Maine that same year.
His work in bankruptcy and debt matters provides guidance to clients evaluating legal relief from financial obligations. He also handles personal injury claims, family law disagreements, and real estate issues. In his broader general practice, Palmer addresses business formation and organization, estate planning, trusts, and criminal law matters. This range allows him to advise clients when financial, family, or property concerns overlap with other legal questions.
Palmer is a member of the Penobscot Bar Association and the Maine State Bar Association. His long practice history in Bangor includes representing clients across both personal and commercial legal matters. William N. Palmer helps individuals and organizations understand their rights, prepare for legal proceedings, and consider practical ways to resolve disputes or complete important transactions.
Law Office Affiliations
- Founder, Gray & Palmer
- Member, Maine State Bar Association
- Member, Penobscot Bar Association
Licensed State
- Maine
Education
- University of Maine School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of Maine, Orono
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Bachelor of Arts
Awards & Badges

- Bankruptcy
- Car Accidents
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- Creditor Debtor Rights
- Estate Planning
- Family
- Medical Malpractice
- Personal Injury
- Real Estate
- Trucking Accidents
- Trusts





