Going through a divorce after a very long marriage was one of the most difficult and stressful experiences of my life, and I'm extremely grateful that I had Thomas Wendt and Terri A. Dougherty-Shumway helping me through it. Thomas was knowledgeable, strategic, and professional throughout the entire process. I always felt that he understood the important issues in my case and was prepared to protect my interests when it mattered most. I also cannot say enough good things about Terri. She was incredibly responsive, patient, organized, and supportive throughout what became a lengthy and complicated process. There were many stressful moments along the way, and Terri consistently took the time to explain what was happening, answer my questions, and help keep everything moving forward. Having someone so accessible and familiar with my case made an enormous difference. What I appreciated most about both Thomas and Terri was that I never felt like just another case number. They understood that there was a real person and family going through a difficult life transition behind all of the legal paperwork. In the end, we were able to reach a resolution without having to go through a final trial, and I'm very pleased with the outcome. I would highly recommend Thomas, Terri, and the Palmer Law team to anyone who finds themselves facing a difficult divorce. read more

Dana Palmer has been a wonderful attorney to work with. He's highly responsive, attentive, and always takes the time to explain things clearly. Throughout my experience, he handled everything professionally and made what could have been a stressful process much easier. If you're looking for an attorney who truly cares and delivers thoughtful, timely guidance, I highly recommend Dana and the team at Palmer Law Group. read more

Initially, the paralegal Nancy assured me their office would file before my ex-husband and that there were several advantages to filing first. I was charged fees to file and associated charges to put together the documentation. I'm not looking at the immediate timeline on it, but about over a month or two later I was surprised at my door, at night by a large male process server, an alarming situation for a single woman. I finally heard back from the paralegal and complained they might have warned me as my ex filed at least a month ago AND there was no record of my lawyer having filed as my representation. The paralegal admitted she dropped the ball. When I challenged their billing, they subsequently admitted they significantly overcharged me. As for my case, I sent them a detailed outline of my situation, but each time they seem to be unaware of key details of my case. I was told by someone on staff that several lawyers quit without making arrangements for clients or making anyone aware and "everyone was overworked and had too much on their plate." They did not seem to want to advocate for me and pushed me to accept deals that were not even approaching equitable. When we were finally done, the offices sent me a proof of a decree that included none of what was agreed. Additionally, there were several glaring errors that could have had significant long term consequences had i not caught them. Today was a major deadline and I have not heard from my lawyer despite 3 emails to their office. Additionally, prior to these issues I recommended this office to several other people who have all come back to me to let me know about unprofessional behavior, lack of communication, and unclear billing. read more

Emma Diaz supported us during a very difficult time with compassion and urgency. She helped us find the right attorney and connected us with a law firm perfectly suited to our case. Her professionalism and empathy made a stressful situation much easier, and we're very grateful for her help. read more

this guy took over 4k from me and was going to charge me and additional 4500 to do a very simple divorce. both parties agreed on everything. The only problem was palmer. when HE added things I asked him to remove he said he was going to charge me. DO NOT HIRE THIS SCAMMER. he still owes me a refund. which he said he will not pay. read more

Palmer Law Group - proof. - Divorce & Family Law Near Me - McKinney, Texas

I hope this will save someone the trouble that I have had, so please read on. I hired Palmer Law Group (the soft divorce people) to take care of my divorce. I had caught my wife cheating and asked for their help. After an initial phone call I hired them to represent me. I later had a face to face meeting with Dana Palmer at which time we agreed upon a strategy to achieve my goals in the divorce. The meeting was a complete waste of time for me because the palmer law group never produced any work product in the effort to achieve my goals. They sent the work to another attorney in Houston who was working on my case. After numerous phone calls with Anna Freeman, I ended up settling for what the opposing counsel offered to us on a temporary order or rule 11. So no work. I ended up with a 14 day notice to see my son, which is usually reserved for parents that require supervision. I did not, as there were no allegations of abuse etc.. The bills kept coming from Palmer Law Group and I kept paying them. After speaking with Dana Palmer on the phone regarding our negotiations with opposing counsel he asked me to draft 3 or more letters in support of what we were supposed to be asking for all along. I sent the 3 letters and drafted them in such a way that Dana could have easily made a few changes that would have sufficed to send to opposing counsel. Several weeks later, I had still received no work product regarding these letters. They were not even reviewed or sent to O/C. Then came the deadline imposed by the rule 11. We were backed into a corner into mediation. We agreed from the outset that Dana, Myself and Anna Freeman did not want to go to mediation. The day before the agreed mediation appointment I was called by their billing department asking me to deposit another $7,500 for mediation prep. I flatly declined to pay. I told the person from billing that there was no way I was paying $7,500 less than 24 hours before mediation. A short while later I got a call from Dana Palmer and during the course of the call he raised his voice to me to tell him how much money I have left. It was surreal. I hung up the phone and after speaking with him and sent an email to Dana terminating his service. I then had to cancel the mediation and hire another attorney. The current attorney charged less than 20% of the fees that PLG charged. My current attorney explained that most of the big city attorneys use billing software that charges for every little thing they do or even talk about doing. Your bills will show every phone call, email, copy etc.. During my first meeting with Dana Palmer, I was told about the health benefits of Young Living's Frankincense oil. Dana suggested it as a way to naturally ease stress. When I did a quick search on Amazon to find the product, he told me that it was probably an imposter product and that I should order it from his wife. They later sent me a link. Seriously? I wish he would have worried more about my divorce. Every time Dana had an opportunity to put more money in his pocket or that of his friends, he jumped on it. When I told him about my VA disability benefits, he wanted me to use his friend who he said is the best in the country. When I told him that I already had someone he asked me how much I paid and told me his guy could do it better. Another time, Dana needed valuations on our two homes and suggested that I use his realtor friend to get the values. I had to pester the realtor, and finally I used a realtor friend of my own to get the values. I have checked with the Texas State Bar Association, which may offer some relief. If you feel you have been victimized by these attorneys there is a way to lodge complaints against them. I have filed complaints against the attorneys involved with the Palmer Law Group and my divorce case for violating several rules of the State Bar Association. Namely, rule 1.04 Fees. (a) A lawyer shall not enter into an arrangement for, charge, or collect an illegal fee or unconscionable fee. A fee is unconscionable if a competent lawyer could not form a reasonable belief that the fee is reasonable. These people also violated rule 1.05 of confidentiality. THEY SENT ALL MY DISCOVERY INFORMATION TO MY SPOUSE AFTER I FIRED THEM!!!! I hope this will save someone some grief. I wish I had known about their tactics before using them. Best of luck to anyone who is facing a divorce and I sincerely hope this helps more than one person to continue to keep looking for honest representation. read more

This law firm supported me for over a year. I highly recommend them for probate cases.

The King of the "Soft Divorce" firm excels in gentle, expert divorce guidance, earning high client recommendations.

I usually don't leave reviews, but Joyce at Palmer Law Group was incredibly kind and helpful. Thank you for the excellent service!

I recently called Palmer Law Group and had an excellent experience! Joyce Hernandez was a great help, providing attentive and supportive service. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking legal assistance. read more

An unimaginable nightmare. They say they are the home of soft divorce, but this firm made an already hard time in my life so much harder. From attorneys showing up late to court hearings (30 min late) therefore granted opposing counsel a continuance on an already 3 year long divorce, to refusing to put infidelity as the reason for divorce (after agreeing to do it multiple times), to charging me hundreds of dollars every time I had to pick up the phone call to correct their errors, to telling me "do you really think he's gonna take the kids that much?" when I suggest they were granting my neglectful parent of an ex too much custody...the whole experience was a painful nightmare. Even last minute details of sending my divorce papers to the wrong address (after they confirmed the correct address with me by phone). There were CONSTANT paperwork errors, leading to 3 separate court dates. The judge himself told them there were too many errors and therefore he could not grant our divorce. My parents recommended this firm to me because Dana Palmer himself had handled their previous marriages and had done a decent job. However, they now completely regret their decision to suggest his firm. It sounds like he was a good attorney in his day, but is clueless in leading his staff. Palmer Law Group, if you're reading this, you can kindly take my family off of your Christmas card mailing list. We don't want a reminder of this disaster every year. read more

Would not recommend. Hired as a Divorce Lawyer and cost and didn't even make it to final trial. Got 3 different lawyers throughout that process and charged me money everytime to go over the same details. Expect late night calls the day before the hearing/ trial while it's thrown together. They are fast though. Fast at filing a court hearing if you don't pay them ASAP. Veronica and Dana seem to be genuine caring people. read more

I received fantastic service throughout my case and was thrilled with the results. My kids' father sued me for rights after I filed for support - he was absent by choice for years so the standard possession order was inappropriate. I originally began this case with another firm that left me with a temporary order that screwed me over. I knew I couldn't continue with that firm and came to Palmer Law completely distraught looking for damage control. Meagan always ensured communication was fast and thorough and I really liked how organized and easy it was to keep track of my case in the portal. This firm works as a team so my case never stagnated if my usual points of contact were tied up which was very refreshing. Thomas and Jean worked hard in mediation, I could tell they were very knowledgable and set accurate expectations. Thanks the them we were able to settle without court! Not only did we manage damage control, but ended up with a great result overall! This was such a relief for not only me but for my kids as well. read more

I have high praise and gratitude for Dana and his wonderful team at Palmer Law Group. They will make the most of your time or money and get the job done most professionally. They took a complicated and emotional process off my plate and helped me move forward in my life through a difficult time. read more

Horrible experience. I cannot say enough of how unprofessional the entire staff is. The left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing. They are happy to take your money but not so quick to get things done and done correctly. read more

I can not say enough great things about this law firm. They truly work together as a team and it's all hands on deck when needed to get stuff done. Dana and Thomas are amazing attorneys and really provided me with the best advice. Because of them, my case ended quickly and with little hassle and I'm happy with the results. Brittany was quick to respond to my inquiry and get me set up with a consultation. Emily did an amazing job at staying in contact with me and helping me during the initial consultation process. Ashleigh was helpful in ensuring things were scheduled correctly and answering any questions I had. Terri was kind and did amazing in making sure everything was set up and ready to go for our meetings. I appreciate everything the law firm did in helping me. read more

I have been searching for a Attorney and I came across Dana Palmers page and his name definitely will never be forgotten. He was my Lawyer back in 2013 he definitely knew the right things to say in our consultation and he got me for 10k in a vary short period and didn't solve anything for me. Don't waste your time or money! read more

Finding Dana when we were in our hour of need was a blessing. My daughter's boyfriend absconded to another state with my 18 month old grandson and filed for full custody. Within a month, Dana was able to get the court to move the case back to our home state and my daughter now has joint custody. I was in tears when he made it home for Christmas as we hadn't seen him in weeks. The situation was an emotional nightmare. Dana is not only an amazing lawyer but he truly cares about my daughter and grandson. If you want a competent, caring person and a great attorney on your side, hire Dana Palmer and his amazing team! read more

Amazing service!!! Couldn't have asked for better attorneys. Dana, Dan, and the whole staff were extremely knowledgeable and answered any and all questions I had. They put my mind at ease in this stressful and difficult time. I highly recommend Palmer Law Group to any and everyone. Thank you and your entire team again for all your hard work. read more

I waited over a year to write this review. Now that my case is closed, I would like to provide some feedback so that others can make an informed decision regarding representation. Don't be fooled by the good reviews, Dana asks his clients to write reviews with an emphasis on 5 stars. He suggested that numerous times, even before our hearing. There is a reason Dana Palmer, INC specializes in Soft Divorce. Dana and his team are certainly not equipped to handle a hard case. When I initially met with Dana, his pitch was great. He was saying all of the right things and I was convinced he would be able to represent me accordingly. Unfortunately, that did not happen. I paid Dana a $10k flat fee that would cover the following: - Up to 9 months, - 30 hours of work, or - The entry of a final order. In the two months that Dana represented me, I spent $10k with very little progress. Dana appeared uninterested in my case and was unprepared for our hearing. He overlooked errors and failed to know the details of my case. I had to repeatedly tell him the same information over and over. Dana did not prepare me for the hearing and I was caught off guard by his questions and there were exhibits I had never seen. Dana also failed to stand multiple times when addressing the Judge. When Dana's one and only approach during our hearing did not work, there was no back up plan and ultimately we lost. I was embarrassed by his performance in the courtroom. It was clear that Dana had not prepared. In the end, I ended up having to fire Dana and his team after only two months. Perhaps instead of focusing on how many stars he wants, Dana should focus his efforts on listening and learning the case. read more

I had a real bad experience with this law firm as well back in 2014. Palmer group charge me 10k for my divorce and I believe I got a freshly graduated attorney and seemed very unorganized. Never took notes when I met with him. Bottom line they did nothing to help me and I never got any of my money back either. So I totally agree with Amber P, Laura R, April J and Lee E. This law firm its a rip-off. read more

It's not often that in a hard situation, such as cases involving your children, (and faced with hiring a 'stranger' to protect this most precious asset), that you find the perfect fit. But that has been my experience with the Palmer Law Group. I have found every member of their staff, from the very first phone call to be extremely courteous and competent. I came to them disheartened and with a feeling of dread and, before the case was finalized, had become calm and confident. Our case went to trial, and they fought hard for us in court. Our result was everything we asked, but even if it went the other way, I'd be just as happy that we hired them because I know how hard they worked. I am immensely glad we hired Palmer Law Group. I consider them family. read more

Dana and his team were extremely helpful with handling my daughters custodial case regarding my grandson. They walked her through every step of the process and definitely put her at ease. In the end, we were able to get the ruling and order we were praying for. I highly recommend this form for your family law needs! read more

The Palmer Law Group has always taken such great care of my clients. I am a local Realtor and when I have a client that needs expert advice and legal counsel, I always send them to Dana Palmer. He and his firm consistently go above and beyond to help their clients. I am grateful to know their are Attorneys that are not only the Best at what they do, but truly care about the individual client and it shows. read more

I would like to thank all of you. Mr. Palmer, Daniel, and April. With little time for and important matter you guys got it done. Now we can move on with our wedding with a smile. Keep up the good teamwork. Thank You Michael Marshall read more

This law firm is very unorganized. I had to find another attorney and my retainer was lost. I was told there were two paralegals on staff and I ended up working primarily with a college student working there for the summer. A document did not get sent to my ex-spouse's attorney, even though there was a letter requesting this document which held up my divorce for 3 weeks. The communication was poor as well. read more

Dana Palmer and team are a great team and very good at breaking down the ways of law and how it works for the rest of us. Going through a divorce is extremely stressful and not easy and the Palmer Law Group understand and do a great job of trying to come up with the best outcome for all parties and at the least cost. Super professional, responsive and results-oriented and I highly recommend! read more

Sometimes you get lucky even in the worst circumstances. Dana and his associates at Soft Divorce were extremely friendly and thorough, and even caught a ploy from (she who must not be named)'s lawyer's decree that could have cost me over $100,000 and a lot more headaches. *High Five! The best part was that his prices were fair and all told were less than half of what I expected to pay. *Second High Five! read more

Dana Palmer was extremely helpful in advising us about my son's divorce. He provides accurate advice in clear, easy to understand terms and is willing to take whatever time you need to answer questions. He is very down to earth and has knowledge and experience with child custody issues. I would recommend him to anyone. read more

I had a friend that had hired the Dana Palmer Law Group in the past. They did a great job seeing the very difficult case to the end. However, when I went through my own custody battle, I wanted the toughest-most intimidating lawyer I could find. I didn't think it would be important to especially like them, I needed someone that would get the job done. It turned into an emotionally grueling and expensive mistake. It had been a year and a half process, but the final hearing was complete and I was waiting on the orders to be completed only for my attorney to stop returning my calls and emails. I could not get a response despite the fact that I had kept him on retainer the entire time. The last update I had received was that my case was going to be dismissed by the court if papers were not filed soon. Excuses blaming the opposing counsel were given to me, but after 3 weeks without an update I began to worry as all the emotional toil and money would have been for nothing. I called the Dana Palmer Group asking if they could finish the case for me. An attorney called me that same day and discovered that we had 6 business days before my case would be dismissed. Despite him having a full schedule, he immediately took the initiative to call the opposing counsel and started working with the courts. The lawyer was personable, proactive and made me feel at ease. He gave me consistent legal advise and was attentive to my concerns. They also have a more sufisticated and reasonable billing practice that didn't leave me feeling like a bottomless piggy bank. I wish I hired the Dana Palmer Law Group from the beginning. read more

Attorney Palmer is very efficient, and most important, he actually caught issues and provided resolution. I feel the money was well worth to spend. read more

I highly recommend Dana and the Palmer Law Group to handle any family law matters you may have. The team put my mind at ease and helped me by listening and understanding my stress and frustration and quickly offered a solution and a resolution to my situation. I am grateful for the service, attitude, and professionalism of the team. Thank you so much!!! read more

I could not have hired a better lawyer to represent us and what we stood for! I initially contacted Mr. Palmer about 2 1/2 years ago on a child modification case for my husband, and was blown away by Mr. Palmer and his demeanor. He seemed very personable, down to Earth and someone who really cares about what you are going through. Any time we had issues though out the case, Mr. Palmer would make sure we were taken care of, and I feel like they bent over backwards for us. The opposing party made it extremely difficult to move forward at any step, but Mr. Palmer and his staff stuck it out and fought tooth and nail for us to get the visitation my husband deserved! When her lawyer would make hateful, catty arguments through email with Mr. Palmer, he would respond in a cool, collected and very professional manner. Mr. Palmer's approach in court was not trying to make the other party look bad, but focused more on how good of a person my husband was and what he deserved. He gave us excellent advice and at the end of it all, we still want to hang out with him and his staff as friends! I felt like we had a friend fighting in our corner with us instead of just a hired hand. These people are genuine and incredibly caring about their clients! There needs to be more lawyers out there like Mr. Palmer and his staff in order to change the way the court system operates. I truly believe in this firm and everything it stands for! read more

So far, excellent service and support. I will update my review at a later date as my case is finalized, but upon first experience, I feel confident in awarding 5 stars. I had spoken to 4 different lawyers before deciding to go with Dana on this case, but Dana was the only one who caught a couple significant issues that will make a far-reaching impact on the case. I was fortunate enough to grab Dana's time very quickly after my initial phone call, helping to get me the expeditious results I am seeking. He was extremely thorough in his approach and his office's methods for case handling are organized and superior to other law offices I have dealt with in the past. Although there is always a price put on legal services, the peace of mind brought by my conversations and plans with Dana are invaluable. I look forward to continuing the positive working relationship with Dana and his firm. read more

I hired Dana Palmer for what started a simple mutually agreed upon divorce. Because of mental health issues and domestic violence, it turned into an ugly complex case. He and his entire team stepped up and took charge. During this whole process, he took all the necessary steps to keep me safe and to protect my assets. The entire team at Soft Divorce are nothing short of amazing. They are extremely knowledgable, compassionate and caring, and most of all effective. I highly recommend this firm if you are in need of a family law specialist. read more

Highly recommend: I am 100% satisfied with Dana Palmer and would absolutely recommend him as a family law attorney. I went through a very difficult separation. Dana was straight-forward with me. He told me what I needed to hear from the beginning, even if it wasn't what I wanted to hear. He kept the well-being of my kids top-of-mind as we negotiated custody arrangements and helped me see past my anger towards my ex and recognize the importance of having him in their lives. Dana's negotiation skills are top-notch. He has a very humble approach that makes the negotiation seem easy, compared to a combative, aggressive approach. Outside of the legal aspects of my separation, Dana even helped draft messages to my ex so that we could shift from an unhealthy, reactive form of communication to a healthier one. All around, I couldn't have asked for better representation through such a difficult situation. read more

In my experience, attorney's have done nothing but waste my time and money only to intimidate and mislead me. My experience with Dana Palmer was better than I could have ever imagined! Mr. Palmer was straight to the point, asked clarifying questions, and listened to everything I had to say. After explaining my custody issues and concerns, he gave me CLEAR legal advise and direction toward what will best help my case. Although we determined his services would not be helpful to me at this time, he still gave me his time to draw out a long term plan for the future. My experience was informative, thorough, and professional. When the time is right I will use only Soft Divorce, The Dana Palmer Law Group, and until then I will refer them to anyone in need. Mr. Palmer treated me how I treat my customers and most importantly how I expect to be treated; with HONESTY, COMPASSION, AND RESPECT!! read more

I've always been skeptical of attorneys, so when I was looking for one to help with a custody issue, it was a daunting prospect. I found Soft Divorce and right away from the 1st meeting I liked their approach. They don't take the scorched earth approach that so many do. The process wasn't perfect, but the sign of a good organization isn't how they handle things when they go well, it's how they react when things don't. I would recommend this firm for anyone seeking legal advice or services. read more