Raiford D. Palmer

Raiford D. Palmer, AAML, is the Managing Shareholder of STG Divorce Law, P.C., and the bestselling author of "I Just Want This Done: How Smart, Successful People Get Divorced Without Losing Their Kids, Money, and Minds" - named one of the Best Family Law Books of All Time by BookAuthority. Raif enjoys solving challenging problems and has a very common sense, practical approach. He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the premier professional organization of family law attorneys. Named a Leading Lawyer and SuperLawyer in the area of Family Law, Raif concentrates his practice in high net worth and complex asset divorce matters, especially those involving business and real estate interests. He handles collaborative divorce cases as well as litigated matters and mediation. Raif has extensive legal experience in commercial litigation, business transactions, and personal injury litigation, which gives him a broader understanding of these issues in divorce matters. He has substantial jury and bench trial experience, and has argued an appeal before the Illinois Appellate Court. Raif is also a speaker regarding dissolution of marriage issues both for attorneys in legal education courses as well as for groups serving the general public. Raif published articles and spoken for legal education events on family law topics and trained other attorneys in trial practice techniques. Raiford D. Palmer concentrates in Divorce Law, post-divorce matters, and prenuptial agreements. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Raiford D. Palmer included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Leading Lawyers, 2016 - Present Super Lawyers, 2016 - Present Top-Rated Lawyer in Divorce & Family Law Other Sources of Feedback About Raiford D. Palmer Included on the 2026Illinois Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2018 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers list

• Chief Operating Officer, Shareholder

• Lewis University College Mock Trial Team, Attorney Coach

• Failure to Obtain and Interpret Financial Documents, NBI Seminars
• Avoiding Inaccurate Asset Valuation, NBI Seminars
• Complex Financial Cases and the Role of Financial Professionals, Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois Seminar
• Resolving Disputes and Speeding Up the Process, NBI Seminar
• Ethical Dilemmas, NBI Seminar
• Civil Law Trial Advocacy Program, DuPage County Bar Association
• Guardian Ad Litem Training, DuPage County Bar Association
• The New Rules of Evidence, Presentation to DuPage County Bar Association Family Law Committee
• Pitfalls in Drafting Marital Settlement Agreements, DuPage County Bar Association Mega Meeting
• Navigating the Storm of Divorce, Divorce Law Basics
• Introduction to Divorce Law

• Family Shelter Service of DuPage, Inc.
• Vice President, Member of Board of Directors, Former Secretary

• Illinois, 1994
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1994
• U.S. Supreme Court, 2007
• Specialties and Certifications
• Certified Arbitrator, Eighteenth Judicial Circuit (DuPage County)
• Certified Guardian Ad Litem/Child Representative, Eighteenth Judicial Circuit (DuPage County)

• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) (Fellow)
• Illinois State Bar Association (Member)
• DuPage County Bar Association (Member)
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Phi Sigma Kappa