Palmer, Stephen L.

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Updated 8/18/2006

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Sigmon, Clark, Mackie, Hutton, Hanvey & Ferrell, P.A.

420-B Third Ave NW.

Hickory, NC 28601

Phone: 828-597-0533 / 866-784-9938 (Toll-Free)

Fax: 828-328-6876

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Summary

Current Employment Position(s)

Attorney

Lawyer Overview

Stephen (Steve) Palmer was born in Albany, Georgia and raised in Orlando, Florida. He attended Clemson University where he graduated in 1992 with a degree in Financial Management. Following undergraduate school Steve worked for two years with Duke Power Company in Charlotte, North Carolina. He then attended Campbell University School of Law, graduating magna cum laude in 1997. While in law school Steve focused his studies on the areas of Estate Planning and Business Planning, winning achievement awards in each area. After graduating from law school Steve moved to Hickory, North Carolina in 1997 and joined Sigmon Clark. Since joining the firm Steve has developed a practice primarily concentrated in the areas of Business and Corporate Law, Estate Planning and Administration, and Real Estate Transactions. Steve also handles civil litigation and appeals involving each of these areas. Steve's educational background combined with his professional experience provide him the ability to understand both the practical and legal needs of each of his clients. This permits the development of a comprehensive plan of representation which places each client in the best position to achieve their respective goals. Steve is a member of the Catawba County Bar Association, the 25th Judicial Bar Association, and the North Carolina Bar Association. He has appeared in all levels of the North Carolina courts.

Areas of Practice

  • Business Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Estate Administration
  • Real Estate Transactions
  • Civil Litigation

West Practice Categories

Business & Commercial Law, Business Organizations, Environmental Law, Estate Planning, Litigation & Appeals, Estate Administration, Real Estate Law

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina, 1997
  • U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina, 1998
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 2003
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 2002

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Catawba County Bar Association (Member)
  • 25th Judicial Bar Association (Member)
  • North Carolina Bar Association (Member)

Education

  • Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, Buies Creek, North Carolina, 1997
    J.D.
  • Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA, 1992
    B.S.
    Major: Financial Management

Office Information

Address

420-B Third Ave NW.
Hickory, NC 28601

Phones

828-597-0533
866-784-9938 (Toll-Free)

Faxes

828-328-6876

Emails

Contact Us

Websites

http://www.sigmonclark.com

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