Atty. Michael Douglas Palmer

Atty. Michael Douglas Palmer

Michael Douglas Palmer is a lawyer practicing employment law, wage and hour class actions, wage and hour law. Michael received a B.A. degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 2000, and has been licensed for 21 years.

New York New York 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Douglas Palmer at a glance

Michael Douglas Palmer is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in New York (2005), U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (2006), and U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Western Distri (2006). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 2004) and The University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 2000). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Douglas Palmer is a lawyer practicing employment law, wage and hour class actions, wage and hour law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 2000, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Michael practices at Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Douglas Palmer's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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Class Action

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Wage & Hour Disputes

Michael Douglas Palmer is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Douglas Palmer

Where is Michael Douglas Palmer's law office located?
Michael Douglas Palmer's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Douglas Palmer handle?
Michael Douglas Palmer focuses on employment, class action, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael Douglas Palmer practiced law?
Michael Douglas Palmer has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Michael Douglas Palmer go to law school?
Michael Douglas Palmer earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 2000).
How can I contact Michael Douglas Palmer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 2004
B.A.
The University of Texas at Austin
- 2000

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Western Distri
Admitted: 2006

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