Atty. John Phillip Palmer

Atty. John Phillip Palmer

Mr. John Phillip Palmer is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, family, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law.

Waco Waco 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About John Phillip Palmer at a glance

John Phillip Palmer is a Member based in Waco, Texas, practicing at Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court Western District of Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court (1988), TexasTexas Eastern District Court Texas Northern District Court (1988), U.S. Supreme Court (1988), and Texas (1988). Educated at University of Texas, Austin, Texas (B.A., 1985) and St. Mary's University Class of 1988 (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Waco, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Phillip Palmer is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, family, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Texas, Austin, Texas in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • John practices at Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC in Waco, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Phillip Palmer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Phillip 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.

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John Phillip Palmer is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Phillip Palmer

Where is John Phillip Palmer's law office located?
John Phillip Palmer's law practice is located in Waco, Texas. The firm is Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Phillip Palmer handle?
John Phillip Palmer focuses on personal injury, family law, business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Phillip Palmer practiced law?
John Phillip Palmer has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John Phillip Palmer go to law school?
John Phillip Palmer earned their education at (B.A., 1985); (—).
How can I contact John Phillip Palmer for a consultation?
You can contact John Phillip 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 John Phillip Palmer received?
John Phillip Palmer's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

B.A.
University of Texas, Austin, Texas
- 1985
St. Mary's University Class of 1988
- In Progress

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court Western District of Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
Admitted: 1988
TexasTexas Eastern District Court Texas Northern District Court
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1988
Texas
Admitted: 1988

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