Thomas Palmer
USA Guide 2024
Band 3 : Corporate/M&A
Band 3
About
Provided by Thomas Palmer
Practice Areas
Mergers & Acquisitions
Corporate Finance & Transactions
Securities
Antitrust Advice & Advocacy
Business Law
Corporate Governance
Entrepreneurial Services
Financial Services
Shareholder Disputes & Governance
Manufacturing
Career
Tom specializes in securities and corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and private placements. General corporate counseling — including representation of special committees of directors, corporate governance issues, and SEC reporting and disclosure matters — is an important part of his practice. Tom was the Chair of Tonkon Torp’s Corporate Finance & Transactions Practice Group from 1994 through 2018.
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association
New York City Bar Association
Multnomah Bar Association
Expert in these Jurisdictions
Oregon State Bar
New York State Bar
District of Columbia Bar
Education
Cornell Law School
J.D.
1976
Hamilton College
B.A.
1973
Awards
2008-2024, Corporate Governance Law
The Best Lawyers in America
2008-2024, Corporate Law
The Best Lawyers in America
2008-2024, Mergers & Acquisitions Law
The Best Lawyers in America
2008-2024, Securities/Capital Markets Law
The Best Lawyers in America
2012-2024, Securities Regulation
The Best Lawyers in America
2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, Lawyer of the Year – Corporate Governance Law, Portland
The Best Lawyers in America
2020, Lawyer of the Year – Mergers & Acquisitions Law, Portland
The Best Lawyers in America
2013, 2018, 2024, Lawyer of the Year – Securities Regulation, Portland
The Best Lawyers in America
2016, Lawyer of the Year – Securities/Capital Markets Law, Portland
The Best Lawyers in America
2006-2023, Oregon Super Lawyer – Mergers & Acquisitions
The Best Lawyers in America
Chambers Review
USA
Thomas Palmer garners recognition for his experience handling M&A and financing matters. He has recently been active on deals manufacturing and transportation.