Atty. John Maxwell Palmer

Atty. John Maxwell Palmer

John Maxwell Palmer is a lawyer practicing public law, taxation, state, local and municipal law. John received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 2005, and has been licensed for 16 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About John Maxwell Palmer at a glance

John Maxwell Palmer is an Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on tax and government. Admitted to practice in California (2010). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2009) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Maxwell Palmer is a lawyer practicing public law, taxation, state, local and municipal law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 2005, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • John practices at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Maxwell Palmer's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Maxwell Palmer

Where is John Maxwell Palmer's law office located?
John Maxwell Palmer's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Maxwell Palmer handle?
John Maxwell Palmer focuses on tax, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Maxwell Palmer practiced law?
John Maxwell Palmer has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did John Maxwell Palmer go to law school?
John Maxwell Palmer earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2005).
How can I contact John Maxwell Palmer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 2009
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 2005

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2010

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