Atty. Emily Palacios
Emily Palacios is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Emily, who practices law in Detroit, Michigan, has been recognized since 2024.
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Emily Palacios is a real estate, zoning, construction, and estate litigation attorney based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Miller Johnson PLC. Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 2002). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Emily Palacios is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate
- Emily, who practices law in Detroit, Michigan, has been recognized since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emily is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
Practice Areas Explained
Emily Palacios's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Emily Palacios handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Emily Palacios is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →
Emily Palacios is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Michigan →
Emily Palacios is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Michigan →
Emily Palacios is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Michigan →
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 Detroit 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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