Stuart Palmer

Before entering private practice, Stuart Palmer served as a justice on the Illinois Appellate Court and as a judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County for nearly two decades. His judicial tenure included presiding over a wide array of complex civil litigation, ranging from commercial contract disputes to high-stakes personal injury and class action matters. He has successfully facilitated the resolution of hundreds of cases through mediation and settlement conferences, drawing on his deep understanding of both trial and appellate law.

A former appellate justice with significant chancery and law division experience, well-suited for high-stakes commercial and civil disputes requiring a sophisticated legal perspective.

Extensive experience spanning the trial court, chancery division, and the appellate bench.

He is widely regarded by legal professionals for his analytical approach, patience in complex negotiations, and his ability to provide clear, decisive evaluations of legal merits based on his extensive judicial background.