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ROBINSON &
McELWEE PLLC
Mr. Palmer's area of concentration is litigation in federal and state courts at the trial and appellate levels.
Education Credentials
- B.A., History, University of Delaware, 1967
- J.D., West Virginia University, 1970
Summary of Experience
- Engages in complex litigation involving multiple parties, including class actions.
- Involved in cases with claims concerning securities fraud, toxic torts, antitrust violations, coal mining, industrial accidents, catastrophic property damage, white collar crime, defamation, malicious prosecution, admiralty law, oil and gas matters, railroad accidents, and interference with business regulations.
- Responsible for litigation involving contract disputes, products liability, commercial and business issues, property and construction disputes, premises liability, wrongful death and personal injury, and various criminal matters.
Bar and Court Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia
- Supreme Court of West Virginia
Professional Affiliations
- West Virginia State Bar
- West Virginia Bar Association
- Kanawha County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute
- Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia (Member, Board of Governors, 1981-1984; 1988-1993; Vice President, 1990-1991; President, 1991-1992)
Publications & Presentations
- "Right of Action by Employer Against Tort-Feasor of Employee," 71 W.Va. L. Rev. 78, 1968
- "The Uniform Commercial Code and Implied Warranties of Quality in Sales-Service Transactions," 71 W.Va. L. Rev. 213, 1969.
Community Involvement
- Charleston Distance Run, Race Director
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