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Pandora E. Palmer

Partner

Phone number Phone: 770-957-3937
Fax number Fax: 770-957-9165

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Year started practice: 1994
Years of experience: 16
Year became partner: 2005
Date joined SWB: 2004

Law School: Georgia State College of Law 1994
Undergraduate: University of Georgia 1988


PANDORA E. PALMER
was born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 12, 1965. She was raised in Fayette County, Georgia and graduated from Fayette County High School in 1983. She graduated from University of Georgia in 1988 with a B.A. degree in Criminal Justice. She then attended Georgia State University College of Law where she received a J.D. degree, graduating in 1994. She was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1994, the Hawaii Bar in 2001, and is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Hawaii State Bar, the Clayton County Bar Association, the Henry County Bar Association, the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, The Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, the Atlanta Lawyers Club, Henry County Women in Business, and Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. 

Mrs. Palmer joined the law firm as a litigation associate in January of 2004. Prior to that, from 1994 to 1999, Mrs. Palmer was employed in private practice specializing in the areas of family law, criminal law, juvenile law, personal injury and civil litigation. From 2000 to 2001, Mrs. Palmer was employed with Domestic Violence Clearinghouse and Legal Hotline in Maui, Hawaii and upon becoming licensed in Hawaii in 2001, became Supervising Attorney for the Maui Office. She specialized in family law cases involving victims of domestic violence. From 2002 to 2003, Mrs. Palmer was in private practice with the law firm of Millar, Mixon, and Hunt. 

Mrs. Palmer has had extensive training in the area of domestic violence and served on the board for the Clayton County Association Against Family Violence, Inc. from January 2002 to 2008. She has been currently serving on the Board of Directors for Southern Regional Medical Center since 2008.

Mrs. Palmer is married to Keith Palmer and has one daughter, Tiffany Terry and a stepson, Jake Palmer. In her free time, she enjoys ice skating, skiing and tennis and attends First Baptist Church of Jonesboro.

Articles by Pandora E. Palmer

Divorce in Georgia - Answers to Common Questions
In Georgia, where does one file for divorce? How do I file for divorce? Is there a way to live apart without getting a divorce? What should I do if I receive a complaint for divorce in Georgia that my spouse has filed? Read more »
By: Pandora E. Palmer | Added on: 11/24/2008 10:03:09 AM |
What Is Alimony?
How much alimony will I receive? Can the husband or wife receive alimony? Will alimony by paid one time or over a period? Read more »
By: Pandora E. Palmer | Added on: 7/24/2008 8:43:16 PM |
Henry County Courthouse in Georgia - where is the Superior court located?
Henry County Georgia - Where do I file for Divorce? Which county's Superior County do I file the complaint? Which attorneys at Smith, Welch & Brittain handle Divorce? Read more »
By: Pandora E. Palmer | Added on: 7/17/2008 10:42:21 AM |
What Are The Grounds For Divorce In Georgia?
What is no fault divorce? Is Adultery grounds for divorce? My spouse is constantly using illegal drugs, is that a reason for divorce? Read more »
By: Pandora E. Palmer | Added on: 7/10/2008 5:46:45 AM |
Divorce in Georgia - What About The Children?
In Georgia, how does child support work? With a divorce, can the parents share custody? Can payment for college be part of the divorce agreement? Does the age of the child matter when getting a divorce? Read more »
By: Pandora E. Palmer | Added on: 6/10/2008 5:16:56 PM |
What Is Mediation?
Can the mediator make a decision? What does Mediation cost? How do I prepare for Mediation? Read more »
By: Pandora E. Palmer | Added on: 6/9/2008 9:05:20 PM |
What Do I Do If I Am The Victim Of Family Violence?
Does family violence only apply to married couples? Who should I call? What is a Family Violence Petition? Read more »
By: Pandora E. Palmer | Added on: 6/9/2008 12:00:00 AM |