Attorneys

Barbara E. Palmer 
Greenbelt, Maryland
phone 240-553-1212
fax (301) 220-1214
email bpalmer@jgllaw.com

Barbara E. Palmer has specialized in family law cases in Maryland and the District of Columbia for 20 years, involving negotiating and drafting Marital Settlement Agreements and Prenuptial Agreements, Custody and Visitation Litigation (including international custody litigation), Property Settlements, Pension and Retirement issues, Guardianship and Adoption matters, Military related issues, and Appellate litigation. 

Ms. Palmer has extensive litigation experience, having practiced in the area of product liability, medical malpractice and personal injury as well as domestic relations litigation.   Ms. Palmer has been an adjunct professor, teaching in the Family Studies Department at the University of Maryland, College Park, Legal Aspects of the Family, for the past seven years.  She also has experience as a legislative assistant in the Maryland Senate and as an educator prior to attending law school.

Areas of Practice:
Divorce Cases
Military Personnel
Child Custody and Support Cases
International Custody Matters
Property Distribution and Pension Issues
Prenuptial Agreements
Appellate Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Maryland, 1983
District of Columbia, 1985
U.S. Federal Court, 1985
U.S. District Court District of Maryland, 1986
Education:
American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, District of Columbia, 1983
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
Honors: Summa Cum Laude
Honors: Highest Scholastic Average


Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, Brooklyn, New York
B.S., Bachelor of Science


Classes/Seminars Taught:
Adjunct Professor, Family Law, University of Maryland


Honors and Awards:
Gillette Prize, American University


Washington College of Law Honor Society


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Maryland Bar, 1983 - Present


District of Columbia Bar, 1984 - Present


Maryland State, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, District of Columbia and American Bar Associations and family law sections of each


Committee memberships include Continuing Legal Education Committee, Judicial Selection Committee and Fee Arbitration Committee

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While each case is different and a lawyer’s past record is no assurance that the lawyer will be successful in reaching a favorable result in any future case, we look forward to the opportunity to continue to provide individualized service to each of our clients.

From Greenbelt Maryland, we serve the Maryland and District of Columbia metro area, including Montgomery, Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Howard, Charles and Calvert counties.