Luke R. Palmer
Conway,PA
Summary
Accomplished attorney with a robust background in family and juvenile law. Expert in client counseling and investigation, achieving positive outcomes through collaboration and problem-solving. Specialized in representing minors and parents, with a proven track record of holistic and trauma-informed advocacy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Public Defender
BEAVER COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE
Beaver, USA
09.2024 - Current
- Represented minor offenders in the juvenile division throughout legal process.
- Coordinated with minor clients, their family, and other stakeholders to ensure positive outcomes, with a focus on wholistic representation.
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
COBB COUNSEL, LLC
Monaca, USA
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Practiced dependency and child custody law, serving as a parent advocate, Guardian ad Litem, and best interests counsel.
- Frequently worked with OCYF caseworkers and managers, gaining familiarity with investigation process, Childline reports, and other OCYF procedures.
STAFF ATTORNEY
NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES
Bridgewater, USA
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Represented parents and minor children who were victims of domestic violence under a Victims of Crimes Act grant, with a focus and training in trauma informed wholistic representation.
- Casework frequently required familiarity and collaboration with OCYF and criminal investigation processes and procedures.
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
EVANS, GARVEY, LACKEY & OCHS
Sharon, USA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Practiced child custody and dependency law as a parent advocate, with additional experience serving as a Guardian ad Litem.
Summer Legal Extern
Pennsylvania Office of General Counsel, Department of Human Services
Pittsburgh, USA
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Served as advisory counsel for OCYF and state hospital system.
Education
JURIS DOCTOR -
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Cleveland, OH05.2021
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Social Sciences
WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY
Waynesburg, PA12.2017
Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Investigation skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Client counseling
- Family and juvenile law
- Decision-making
- Writing expertise
Professionalmemberships
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, 11/03/21
- American Bar Association
- Beaver County Bar Association
- Allegheny County Bar Association
Timeline
Deputy Public Defender
BEAVER COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE
09.2024 - Current
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
COBB COUNSEL, LLC
11.2023 - 09.2024
STAFF ATTORNEY
NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES
05.2022 - 10.2023
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
EVANS, GARVEY, LACKEY & OCHS
08.2021 - 05.2022
Summer Legal Extern
Pennsylvania Office of General Counsel, Department of Human Services
05.2019 - 08.2020
JURIS DOCTOR -
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Social Sciences
WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY
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