Atty. David J. Palmer

Atty. David J. Palmer

David J. Palmer is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, corporate law.

Newton Newton 67 yrs experience 67 year
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About David J. Palmer at a glance

David J. Palmer is a Member based in Newton, Massachusetts, practicing at Law Offices of David J. Palmer. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1959), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1959), and U.S. Tax Court (1982). Educated at Boston University (LL.M. Taxation, 1964). Active member of Boston, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations Massachusetts Conveyancers Association Computer Law Association. Serands clients in Newton, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David J. Palmer is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, corporate law
  • David has been licensed for 67 years
  • David practices at Law Offices of David J. Palmer in Newton, MA

Practice Areas Explained

David J. Palmer's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

David J. Palmer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

David J. Palmer is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David J. Palmer

Where is David J. Palmer's law office located?
David J. Palmer's law practice is located in Newton, Massachusetts. The firm is Law Offices of David J. Palmer. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David J. Palmer handle?
David J. Palmer focuses on estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has David J. Palmer practiced law?
David J. Palmer has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did David J. Palmer go to law school?
David J. Palmer earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1964).
How can I contact David J. Palmer for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
Boston University
- 1964

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1959
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1959
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1982

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