Atty. Daniel S. Palmer

Atty. Daniel S. Palmer

Daniel Palmer is a Principal in the firm’s Mt. Clemens office.

Mount Clemens Mount Clemens 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Daniel S. Palmer at a glance

Daniel S. Palmer is an Associate based in Mount Clemens, Michigan, practicing at Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on insurance and adr. Admitted to practice in Michigan U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Michigan (1990). Educated at Wayne State University Law School J.D. (—) and University of Michigan B.A. (—). Active member of State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Mount Clemens, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Daniel Palmer is a Principal in the firm’s Mt
  • Clemens office
  • He focuses his practice on no-fault litigation and other insurance defense matters
  • He rejoined Kitch after spending over 25 years in various aspects of tort and other litigation
  • as a defense attorney, plaintiff attorney, claims manager, facilitator, legal aid director, and Chief Judge
  • While Chief Judge, he created the Mental Health Court and Truancy Diversion Court for the 32A District Court of Harper Woods
  • Additionally, Mr. Palmer was a four-term member of the Harper Woods City Council and former Mayor Pro Tem
  • Mr. Palmer is a certified civil mediator
  • Accessing his experience as a Judge, in-house attorney, law firm defense counsel, plaintiff’s counsel, and litigation claim representative and manager, he has successfully facilitated an assortment of cases and was recently appointed to a 3-year term as a Councilmember of the State Bar of Michigan’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
  • Mr. Palmer attended Northwestern University and received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan
  • Additionally, he earned his juris doctorate from Wayne State Law School
  • Mr. Palmer is a member of the State Bar of Michigan as well as a former President of the Wayne County District Judges’ Association
  • He is licensed to practice in Michigan as well as the United States Federal Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
  • Insights & News November, 2024 - Recent Highlights, Wins Successful Defense in No-Fault Auto Case for Daniel Palmer September, 2024 - Recent Highlights Retired Judge Daniel Palmer Appointed to State Bar of Michigan Alternative Dispute Resolution Council September, 2023 - Recent Highlights Kitch ADR Services: Did You Know?

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel S. Palmer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel S. Palmer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Mount Clemens are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel S. Palmer

Where is Daniel S. Palmer's law office located?
Daniel S. Palmer's law practice is located in Mount Clemens, Michigan. The firm is Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel S. Palmer handle?
Daniel S. Palmer focuses on insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Daniel S. Palmer practiced law?
Daniel S. Palmer has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
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Education

Wayne State University Law School J.D.
- In Progress
University of Michigan B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Michigan U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1990

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