Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024 
John Palmer is a trial attorney and mediator. His primary areas of practice are family law, federal law, patent litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and general civil litigation. He is a published author and speaker on various topics including federal court litigation, mediation, family law, ethics and civility.
Prior to joining Naman Howell, John served as a briefing attorney for the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, Waco Division. He has since been involved in a variety of federal cases, including patent cases, cases of diversity, education law, and construction law. His extensive court experience includes jury and non-jury trials in cases involving property disputes, custody, divorce, termination and adoptions, personal injury, employment cases, and toxic torts.
He is a strong proponent of mediation, and has served in a leadership capacity in several statewide dispute resolution organizations. He is a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator and current chair of the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association.
Honors & Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America® - Family Law (2024 - present)
- Texas Mediator Credentialing Association - Outstanding Credentialed Mediator Award (2020)
- Texas Young Lawyers Association - Outstanding Mentor Award (2018)
- Thomson Reuters | Super Laywers - Texas Super Lawyer (2018)
- Texas Association of Mediators - Susanne C. Adams Award (2017)
- State Bar of Texas - Justice Frank G. Evans Award Recipient, ADR Section (2001)
- Waco Peacemaker’s Alliance - Jerry Burks Peacemaker of the Year Award (1998)
- Waco-McLennan County Young Lawyers Association - Outstanding Young Lawyer of McLennan County (1993)
