Atty. James Leon Palmer

Atty. James Leon Palmer

James Leon Palmer is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, employment, insurance defense and 4 other areas of law. James received a degree from Quincy University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years.

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About James Leon Palmer at a glance

James Leon Palmer is a Managing Partner based in Quincy, Illinois, practicing at Scholz, Loos, Palmer, Siebers & Duesterhaus LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, real estate, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1973), U.S. Supreme Court (1979), and Missouri U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois and Eastern District of Missouri U.S. Cou (1991). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1973) and Quincy University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Quincy, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Leon Palmer is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, employment, insurance defense and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from Quincy University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • James practices at Scholz, Loos, Palmer, Siebers & Duesterhaus LLP in Quincy, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Leon Palmer's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James Leon Palmer is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Leon Palmer is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Leon Palmer is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Leon Palmer is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Leon Palmer is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Leon Palmer

Where is James Leon Palmer's law office located?
James Leon Palmer's law practice is located in Quincy, Illinois. The firm is Scholz, Loos, Palmer, Siebers & Duesterhaus LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Leon Palmer handle?
James Leon Palmer focuses on personal injury, employment, real estate, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Leon Palmer practiced law?
James Leon Palmer has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did James Leon Palmer go to law school?
James Leon Palmer earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact James Leon Palmer for a consultation?
You can contact James Leon Palmer directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Leon Palmer received?
James Leon Palmer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1973
B.A.
Quincy University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979
Missouri U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois and Eastern District of Missouri U.S. Cou
Admitted: 1991

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