Alyson M. Palmer
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Alyson M. Palmer practices civil litigation, primarily in the commercial, employment, and aviation law contexts. She also advises clients in employment matters and has experience in drafting appellate briefs and motions. Her state and federal court litigation experience includes the drafting of pleadings, discovery and motion practice, trial preparation and trial, and mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Alyson is a graduate of Lawrence University and the University of St. Thomas School of Law.
University of St. Thomas School of Law (JD cum laude 2004)
"Eighth Circuit Clarifies the Constitutional Safeguards Against Excessive Punitive Damages Awards in Section 1981 Cases," The Job Description, Fall 2004 (with Kerry L. Middleton) (As Alyson R. Martin)
Professional Memberships and Associations:
University of St. Thomas Law Journal; member 2002-2004, publication editor 2003-2004
American Bar Association
Minnesota State Bar Association
Hennepin County Bar Association
Defense Research Institute
Minnesota Women Lawyers
Douglas K. Amdahl Inn of Court
Reported Cases:
General Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Aviation Litigation
Employment Litigation
Insurance Defense Litigation
Employment Advising
Raised in Southern California, Alyson now proudly calls the Midwest home. She and her husband, Ryan, live in a Minneapolis suburb. Alyson was a two-sport athlete at Lawrence University, playing basketball and softball. During her senior year of college, she was a member of the "chain gang" at Lawrence home football games, in charge of holding the first down marker on the sidelines. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Education:
Lawrence University (BA cum laude 1999)University of St. Thomas School of Law (JD cum laude 2004)
State Bar Admissions:
State of Minnesota (2004)Federal Bar Admissions:
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Publications:
Comment, "The Warsaw Convention and Forum Non Conveniens: Should Federal Courts Be Allowed to Apply the Doctrine in Damages Actions Brought Under the Treaty?", 1 U. St. Thomas L.J. 750 (2003) (as Alyson R. Martin)"Eighth Circuit Clarifies the Constitutional Safeguards Against Excessive Punitive Damages Awards in Section 1981 Cases," The Job Description, Fall 2004 (with Kerry L. Middleton) (As Alyson R. Martin)
Professional Memberships and Associations:
University of St. Thomas Law Journal; member 2002-2004, publication editor 2003-2004American Bar Association
Minnesota State Bar Association
Hennepin County Bar Association
Defense Research Institute
Minnesota Women Lawyers
Douglas K. Amdahl Inn of Court
Honors:
Named a Rising Star by Minnesota Law & Politics in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Reported Cases:
Air Wisconsin Airlines Corp. v. Hoeper, No. 09SC1050, --- P.3d ---, 2012 WL 907764 (Colo. March 19, 2012)
Williams v. Smith, Nos. A10-1802 and A11-567, 2011 WL 4905629 (Minn. Ct. App. Oct. 17, 2011)
United Properties Investments, LLC v. Richfield Motors, Nos. A09-1995 and A09-2051. 2010 WL 3306906
Hoeper v. Air Wisconsin Airlines Corp., 232 P.3d 230 (Colo. Ct. App. 2009)
Williams v. Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, 763 N.W.2d 646 (Minn. Ct. App. 2009)
Practice Areas:
General LitigationCommercial Litigation
Aviation Litigation
Employment Litigation
Insurance Defense Litigation
Employment Advising
The Rest of the Story;
Raised in Southern California, Alyson now proudly calls the Midwest home. She and her husband, Ryan, live in a Minneapolis suburb. Alyson was a two-sport athlete at Lawrence University, playing basketball and softball. During her senior year of college, she was a member of the "chain gang" at Lawrence home football games, in charge of holding the first down marker on the sidelines. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
