Justin B. Palmer
Experience
Justin Palmer is a partner of the firm practicing in the Litigation practice group and
the Employment Law section. He represents clients in state and federal courts in
matters relating to discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, workers'
compensation, employment at will, wage/hour matters, and restrictive
covenants. Justin has litigation experience before federal and state courts and
administrative agencies (including the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission, the Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division, and the Utah Labor
Commission) on a variety of employment-related cases. He regularly counsels
employers regarding federal, state and local employment laws, and has assisted
numerous employers in developing employee manuals and other personnel policies.
Justin also represents businesses and individuals in a variety of civil and commercial
disputes, including contract and tort matters. He has additional experience in
Partner
resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation and arbitration.
Salt Lake City, UT
Before joining Stoel Rives, Justin was a judicial clerk for Associate Chief Justice
(801) 578-6944 direct
Leonard H. Russon, Utah Supreme Court (2000-2001); a law clerk at Stoel Rives LLP
(1999); and a law clerk with the Utah Attorney General's Office, Appeals Division
(1998).
Representative Work
(801) 578-6999 fax
justin.palmer@stoel.com
Education
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University of Utah College of Law,
Employment and Commercial Litigation
J.D., 2000
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(D. Utah, 10th Cir. and AAA Arbitration) – Represented internet company in
Order of the Coif
gender and age discrimination, harassment and retaliation case. Obtained order
Utah Law Review, 1998-1999
from federal district court compelling arbitration. Arbitrator awarded summary
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judgment on all claims in favor of client. Tenth Circuit affirmed district court's
University of Utah, B.A., 1997, cum
laude
decision compelling arbitration.
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(D. Cal., Fla., Idaho, Ill., Mich., Mo., Nev., N.Y., Pa., Tenn.) – Lead counsel for
global provider of electronic components and computing solutions in numerous
commercial litigation cases in several jurisdictions, including federal courts in
Admissions
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Utah
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U.S. District Court for the District of
Utah
California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania
and Tennessee.
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(D. Utah) – Represented one of the world's largest staffing companies in gender
discrimination, harassment and retaliation case. Obtained favorable settlement
following successful completion of discovery and extensive motion practice.
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(D. Utah) – Represented national staffing company in retaliation case brought by
the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Obtained favorable
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth
Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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settlement following successful completion of discovery and extensive motion practice.
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(D. Utah) – Represented telephone directory publishing company in same-sex sexual harassment and retaliation case. Federal
district court awarded summary judgment in favor of client.
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(D. Utah) – Represented one of the largest snack food companies in the United States in religious discrimination and harassment
case. Obtained favorable settlement.
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(D. Utah) – Represented national insurance company in sexual harassment and retaliation case. Obtained favorable settlement.
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(2nd Dist. Utah) – Represented national insurance companies in wrongful termination, fraud and tortious interference case.
Obtained favorable settlement following successful completion of discovery and extensive motion practice.
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(3rd Dist. Wyo.) – Represented national manufacturers in product liability case. Obtained voluntary dismissals for both clients
following successful completion of discovery and motion practice.
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(3rd Dist. Utah) – Represented workers' compensation claims management company in case involving breach of noncompetition/non-solicitation agreement. Obtained temporary restraining order in favor of client. Thereafter, the case settled
on favorable terms.
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(3rd Dist. Utah, AAA Arbitration) – Represented employer in fraud and breach of contract case brought by former employee.
Obtained order from federal district court compelling arbitration. Arbitrator awarded summary judgment on all claims in favor
of client.
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(4th Dist. Utah) – Represented trade exchange in a breach of contract, conversion and retaliation case. Obtained a voluntary
dismissal of all claims against client after filing motion to dismiss.
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(Arbitration) – Represented leading North American marketer of refined products in wage dispute involving collective bargaining
agreement. Following two-day hearing, obtained decision in favor of client.
Professional Honors and Activities
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Selected as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" (Utah) by Chambers USA (currently: Labor & Employment), 20102016
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Selected as a Utah Legal Elite - Labor & Employment and/or Litigation Sections by Utah Business, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011
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Listed in Mountain States Super Lawyers® (Employment & Labor), 2014-2015
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Listed among Rising StarsSM (Employment & Labor), Mountain States Super Lawyers®, 2008, 2012 - 2013
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Member, Utah State Bar, Litigation and Labor and Employment Sections
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Member, American Bar Association, Litigation Section
Presentations
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"Severance Agreements: Essential Elements," Stoel Rives LLP, Mar. 2011
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"Iron-Clad Separation Agreements," Utah Employers Council, Salt Lake City, Utah, Feb. 9, 2011
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"Getting Your Foreign Affairs in Order: An Immigration Enforcement Update," Stoel Rives LLP, Sept. 24, 2008; Noah's, Lindon,
Utah, Jan. 22, 2009; Davis Conference Center, Layton, Utah, Jan. 27, 2009
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"Preventing Workplace Harassment," Price, Utah, Jan. 2006
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"Beware of the Serpent's Bite: Legal Update and New Dangers," SLSHRM Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, May 10, 2005
Civic Activities
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Past Board Member, Draper City Board of Adjustment
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Past Board Member, Salt Lake County Recreation Advisory Board