Trellis Law: Judge Emory L. Palmer

Ballotpedia: Emory Palmer

Emory graduated from Newman High School, holds a bachelor's degree in international affairs from Georgetown University, and holds a law degree from the University of Georgia. He lives in Newnan, Georgia and is married to his wife, with whom they have two sons. Him and his family are members of Newnan First United Methodist Church. 

Emory served as a partner at the law firm, Carr & Palmer, where he has been for 21 years. Palmer served in the United States Marine Corps directly after high school. 

Emory L. Palmer is a Superior Court judge for the Coweta Circuit of the 6th Superior Court District of Georgia. He was appointed to this position in 2012, and is currently serving his third term. 

State Bar of Georgia

Primarily handled complex commercial litigation and professional liability cases when serving as a partner at Carr & Palmer.

Admitted pro hac vice, which is a jurisdiction that does not allow unauthorized law, in several states and jurisdictions in the county.

Received a Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia Law School in 1999.

Licensed to practice in the state of Georgia as of 1999, including all Georgia State Courts, the United States District Court for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia, and the United States Eleventh Court of Appeals.

- Primarily handled complex commercial litigation and professional liability cases when serving as a partner at Carr & Palmer.
- Admitted pro hac vice, which is a jurisdiction that does not allow unauthorized law, in several states and jurisdictions in the county.
- Received a Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia Law School in 1999.
- Licensed to practice in the state of Georgia as of 1999, including all Georgia State Courts, the United States District Court for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia, and the United States Eleventh Court of Appeals.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, Emory L. Palmer did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Serves as a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Coweta Bar Association, the Atlanta Bar Assocation and the Defense Research Institute.

Served as a cub scout den leader for Pack 41 of the Boy Scouts of America, as well as a baseball and football coach.

- Serves as a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Coweta Bar Association, the Atlanta Bar Assocation and the Defense Research Institute.
- Served as a cub scout den leader for Pack 41 of the Boy Scouts of America, as well as a baseball and football coach.

Community Involvement

Emory L. Palmer

- Georgia Superior Court Judges hear a wide range of criminal cases from petty theft and public drunkenness to murder. Some cases in front of the Georgia Superior Court involve the death penalty. 
- On the civil side, Superior Court Judges hear cases on divorce, titles to land, contract disputes, and premises liability. 
- Superior Court Judges are elected by judicial circuit. Each county surrounding Atlanta has its own judicial circuit, while rural judicial districts typically consist of multiple counties.
- Superior Court Judges are elected to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. The Governor can appoint Superior Court Judges when vacancies arise. 