Olga Patricia Palma

Olga Patricia Palma

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The Law Office of Patricia Palma, P.A.

Marital and Family Law Lawyers in Tampa, FL in Tampa, FL

Tampa, FL813-773-0757
Marital and Family LawEquitable DistributionChild SupportVisitationCustodyModifications

About Olga Patricia Palma

Ms. Palma received her B.A., cum laude, from the University of South Florida in 1995. While working toward her undergraduate degree at the University of South Florida, Ms. Palma worked full-time at J. Clifford MacDonald Center for three years teaching independent living skills to disabled adults. In Ms. Palma's junior year at the University of South Florida, Ms. Palma was accepted to the prestigious University of Uppsala in Sweden through the international exchange program, where she received top honors for Outstanding Student in 1994. While studying in Europe, Ms. Palma traveled to over 22 countries, including Russia and the Baltic States. Ms. Palma speaks fluent Spanish and is fluent in conversational Swedish. Ms. Palma went on to receive her J.D. from Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport, Florida , December 1997. While attending Stetson, Ms. Palma participated in Mock Trial Advocacy and Opening Statement Competition, Semi-Finalist. Ms. Palma was honored when she was selected by her peers to represent Stetson College of Law at the annual National Association of Public Interest Law conference in Washington, D.C. Ms. Palma established her law firm in 2000 and practices exclusively in the area of marital and family law. Clients have often commented on Ms. Palma's personalized and professional legal services. Her goal is to get an expeditious and equitable result for her clients and their children. Ms. Palma believes the best and most cost-effective way to resolve any family law matter is through effective negotiation. However, in those cases where the opposing side refuses to resolve the case equitably, then court intervention may be required. That is when Ms. Palma's thirteen years of trial experience are utilized to protect the best interests of her clients and their children. Ms. Palma is an active member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, and the Family Law Inn of Court in Tampa, Florida where she was a professional award nominee in 2008. Ms. Palma also volunteers as an Attorney Ad Litem and is a current member of the well-respected LAMPLighters in Tampa , the main supporters for Metropolitan Ministries. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Olga Patricia Palma included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About Olga Patricia Palma Included on the 2026Florida Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

  • Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport/St. Petersburg, Florida, December, 1997
  • J.D.
  • Honors: Opening Statement Competition, Semi-Finalist
  • Honors: Mock Trial Advocacy Participation
  • Honors: Honor Roll 1996/1997
  • Honors: Selected to represent Stetson College of Law at the annual NAPIL conference
  • Honors: Moderator for school sponsored debate
  • Honors: Activities: Reading Mentor for children; Habitat for Humanity

Non Legal Education

  • University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, 1995
  • B.A.
  • Honors: cum laude
  • Honors: Gold Key Honor Society
  • Major: Political Science
  • University of Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden, 1994
  • Honors: Dean's List 1993-1994
  • Honors: International Exchange Program (Honors Program)
  • Major: International Peace and Conflict Studies

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Sole Practitioner

Past Positions

  • The Law Office of Patricia Palma, P.A., Owner/Trial Attorney, 2000 - Present
  • Lykoudis & Associates, Associate Attorney, 2000
  • Joseph DuRocher, Public Defender Ninth Judicial Circuit, Assistant Public Defender, 1998 - 2000
  • Languages
  • Spanish
  • Swedish

Pro Bono Activities

  • Volunteer, Attorney Ad-Litem, 2008 - 2011
  • Volunteer, Big Brothers Big Sisters, 2002 - 2004
  • Volunteer, LAMPLighters, support group for Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa, 2007 - 2010

Bar Admissions

  • Florida, 1998
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1999

Other Affiliations

  • Florida Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1998 (Member)
  • Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1999 (Member)
  • Tampa Family Law Inns of Court, 2003 - 2010 (Barrister, (Professionalism Award Nominee, 2008))

Attorney Details

Full NameOlga Patricia Palma
FirmThe Law Office of Patricia Palma, P.A.
Address306 South Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33606
Phone813-773-0757
Phone813-258-3222
Websitewww.palmadivorcelaw.com
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