John P. Palmer

John Palmer is a trial attorney and mediator. His primary areas of practice are family law, federal law, patent litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and general civil litigation. He is a published author and speaker on various topics including federal court litigation, mediation, family law, ethics and civility.

Prior to joining Naman Howell, John served as a briefing attorney for the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, Waco Division. He has since been involved in a variety of federal cases, including patent cases, cases of diversity, education law, and construction law. His extensive court experience includes jury and non-jury trials in cases involving property disputes, custody, divorce, termination and adoptions, personal injury, employment cases, and toxic torts.

He is a strong proponent of mediation, and has served in a leadership capacity in several statewide dispute resolution organizations. He is a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator and current chair of the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association.