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Sherri Palmer
The Law Office of Sherri Palmer
1750 West Research Way
Suite 101
West Valley City, UT 84119
Phone: (801) 965-1787 | Fax: (801) 964-8907
Talk to someone who cares.
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to take on cases that involve Chapter 7 bankruptcy, lump sum settlements, credit card and medical bills, or negotiating judgments.
Sub-Categories
Bankruptcy
- Chapter 7
- Debt Relief
- Garnishments
- Business Bankruptcy
- Credit Repair
- Personal Bankruptcy
- Foreclosures
Bar Admissions
UT, May 1987
Bar Number: 5007
Other Court Admissions
United States Bankruptcy Court and Supreme Court of Utah.
Association Memberships
Utah State Bar, American Bankruptcy Institute, and National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.
Continuing Education
I attend continuing legal education seminars on the topic of bankruptcy, and always exceed the required amount of continuing education hours.
Example Cases
Many families come to my firm about harassing phone calls, garnishments, and lawsuits. Usually their stress is caused by outstanding medical bills, credit card bills, repossessions, and foreclosures. They look to us to help them file bankruptcy.
Professionals with large credit card debt, medical bills or businesses wanting to close their doors without filing bankruptcy also come to us to settle their debts.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
Brigham Young University
City:
Provo
State:
UT
Year:
1985
Degree:
B.A.
School:
Brigham Young University
City:
Provo
State:
UT
Year:
1981
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
Utah
Firm Focus and History
The focus of my law firm is on bankruptcy and debt negotiation. I believe there are only two reasons for bankruptcy - mental stress and marital stress. One's mental state and family are more important than money.
I had as many as eight associates working with me in Salt Lake City and Saint George, Utah. When my children were young, I built a daycare next to my office so that my staff and I could be near them. This made for very loyal associates and staff.
Previous Employment Summary
I have been self employed since 1987.
Activities and Awards
I had a talk radio show on K-Talk radio from 1989 to 1998. People would call in and ask questions about bankruptcy.
I speak in rotaries, church meetings and schools about the do's and don'ts of financial spending. I also taught a paralegal class on bankruptcy at Mountain West College.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
If clients choose to educate themselves, then they should talk to an attorney to make sure that they are interpreting the law correctly.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
We are not willing to review documents prepared by clients. Every bankruptcy our firm is involved with must be prepared by our office.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I feel it would be malpractice to tell a client to file bankruptcy without legal representation.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I became a bankruptcy lawyer in order to help people in financial difficulty. I feel it is rewarding to relieve people's stress.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I did my undergraduate work at Hunter College in New York City, Kingston Polytechnic in Kingston upon Thames England and Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. I then received my law degree from Brigham Young University. I was raised in a Jewish home in Brooklyn. I served as a missionary for my church from 1976 to 1978. I taught high school English in Grace Idaho. Later I married and helped raise eight children. As a result of my experiences, I certainly know and understand family and financial problems.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Having grown up in a tenement in Brooklyn, I can appreciate the problems of both the poor and the middle class. As a result I always give my clients my personal phone number so that they can reach me, day or night, when they choose to file bankruptcy.
What do you like best about your career?
The thing I like best about my career is the reward I get from helping people in difficult times.
Tell us about your law firm:
My clients meet directly with me to discuss their options. I have a wonderful paralegal that is attentive to all of my clients' immediate needs. My clients know there is someone they can always talk to who cares about their problems.
What are your strengths and style?
My strength and style is that I care about my clients, yet I am blunt and honest with them. I say what people need to know and not what they want to here. The majority of my clients come by referral from former clients. My clients always feel at ease with me.
Personal Interests:
My religious faith and family come first. My kids are all grown and so I can focus my time on my law practice.
Office Manager/Assistant
Misty Huber.
Fax
(801) 964-8907
Office Hours
Salt Lake Office
Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
St. George Office
Thursday 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. or Friday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (depends on the days when I am in St. George)
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
No.
Additional Offices
Saint George, UT
Saint George, UT
(435) 628-0222
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Bankruptcy normally ranges from $2,000 to $10,000 depending on whether the client owns his or her own business or not.
Hourly Rates
$250 per hour.
Free Initial Consultation?
$25.00 for the consultation fee.
Typical Retainer
No, I do not have a typical retainer.
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