mpalmer@palmercooper.com
443.955.5470
Matthew B. Palmer is a principal of Palmer|Cooper|Hopkins where his practice focuses on business transactions, taxation and corporate law. Mr. Palmer brings his past experience as an economist to bear in advising his clients on strategic business matters including structuring transactions, acquisitions and company finance.
In transactional matters, Mr. Palmer has extensive knowledge on mergers and acquisitions, Mr. Palmer has experience in domestic and international transactions and has advised clients on issues with respect to foreign counter parties including compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the Lobbying Disclosure Act.
Mr. Palmer has extensive experience in commercial and residential real estate transactions. He represents owners and developers of commercial real estate from acquisition through development, leasing, and disposition. His past experience includes serving as counsel to private investors, developers, and title and escrow firms. Mr. Palmer has a thorough understanding of commercial real estate finance, purchasing and sales of real estate assets. Mr. Palmer has represented landlords and tenants in lease negotiations, lease drafting and litigation. Mr. Palmer also represents clients in real property ownership disputes and partition litigation.
Education
University of Maryland School of Law,
J.D., with honors, Order of the Coif, 2002
Cambridge University, UK,
M.A., Economics, 2000
Cambridge University, UK,
B.A., Economics, 1996
International Baccalaureate, 1993
Bar & Court Admissions
Maryland
District of Columbia
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Professional Associations
American Bar Association
Maryland State Bar Association,
District of Columbia Bar Association
LEED AP
Speaking Engagements
November 9, 2011, Speaker, University of Maryland School of Law Fortnightly IP, “Ask an Alum: Focus on Business and IP Law”