Atty. David G. Palmer

Atty. David G. Palmer

David G. Palmer has more than 30 years of trial and appellate experience throughout the Rocky Mountain region, Texas and California, including numerous multi-week jury trials involving claims under federal and state antitrust laws, securities and commodities laws, allegations of civil or criminal fraud, conspiracy, RICO, class actions and claims under federal environmental statutes.

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Profile Summary

About David G. Palmer at a glance

David G. Palmer is a business and litigation attorney based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in Colorado, Colorado Bar Association. Educated at University of Colorado at Boulder (J.D., 1970). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust (2026). Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • David G. Palmer has more than 30 years of trial and appellate experience throughout the Rocky Mountain region, Texas and California, including numerous multi-week jury trials involving claims under federal and state antitrust laws, securities and commodities laws, allegations of civil or criminal fraud, conspiracy, RICO, class actions and claims under federal environmental statutes
  • These representations and trials have involved parties engaged in the energy, food and beverage, financial and securities, software development sales, and a multitude of other businesses
  • Dave has been listed in every edition of The Best Lawyers in America since 1982, and is ranked in Band 1 for general and commercial litigation by Chambers USA Guide
  • He has defended corporations and their officers in federal and state trials and criminal grand jury investigations throughout the United States
  • Dave has been involved in numerous commercial and securities arbitrations serving as an advocate, as an arbitrator and as a mediator in complex business disputes

Practice Areas Explained

David G. Palmer's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Denver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado 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 Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David G. Palmer

Where is David G. Palmer's law office located?
David G. Palmer's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. The firm is Greenberg Traurig. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David G. Palmer handle?
David G. Palmer focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
Where did David G. Palmer go to law school?
David G. Palmer earned their education at (J.D., 1970).
How can I contact David G. Palmer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David G. Palmer received?
David G. Palmer's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities.

Education

J.D.
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1970

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Disputes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Disputes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Counseling
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Derivatives
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Regulation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Schoolmaker Award," 1983
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Gold Heart Award," 1981
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Award of Merit," American Heart Association, 1994
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "National Gold Heart Award" American Heart Association, 1997
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Denver's Top Lawyers," 5280 magazine, April 2001
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Law360 "Appellate Practice Group of the Year," 2010
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Law360 "Product Liability Practice Group of the Year," 2011
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers magazine, Colorado Super Lawyers, 2006-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA Guide, 2008-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 United States, 2013
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance (Denver)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities (Denver)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Antitrust (Denver)
- 2020

Bar Admissions

Colorado, Colorado Bar Association

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