Daniel S. Palmer

Daniel Palmer is a Principal in the firm’s Mt. Clemens office. He focuses his practice on no-fault litigation and other insurance defense matters. He rejoined Kitch after spending over 25 years in various aspects of tort and other litigation; as a defense attorney, plaintiff attorney, claims manager, facilitator, legal aid director, and Chief Judge. While Chief Judge, he created the Mental Health Court and Truancy Diversion Court for the 32A District Court of Harper Woods. Additionally, Mr. Palmer was a four-term member of the Harper Woods City Council and former Mayor Pro Tem.

Mr. Palmer is a certified civil mediator. Accessing his experience as a Judge, in-house attorney, law firm defense counsel, plaintiff’s counsel, and litigation claim representative and manager, he has successfully facilitated an assortment of cases and was recently appointed to a 3-year term as a Councilmember of the State Bar of Michigan’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Section.

Mr. Palmer attended Northwestern University and received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan. Additionally, he earned his juris doctorate from Wayne State Law School.

Mr. Palmer is a member of the State Bar of Michigan as well as a former President of the Wayne County District Judges’ Association. He is licensed to practice in Michigan as well as the United States Federal Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Insights & News

November, 2024 - Recent Highlights, Wins
Successful Defense in No-Fault Auto Case for Daniel Palmer
September, 2024 - Recent Highlights
Retired Judge Daniel Palmer Appointed to State Bar of Michigan Alternative Dispute Resolution Council
September, 2023 - Recent Highlights
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