Who we are
Palmour Law Firm opened its doors in 1984. Since then, the firm has continually provided a wide range of civil and criminal legal services of the highest caliber resolving thousands of cases across Georgia while priding themselves in their fierce dedication to their clients and community.
Attorneys Albert C. Palmour, Jr. and Melissa Gifford Hise have over 60 years of combined experience ranging from family law, estates, criminal law, and civil litigation to government, business, and nonprofit organizations. They along with the dedicated legal assistants at Palmour Law Firm are uniquely qualified to assemble an effective team to handle any and all of your legal needs.
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Attorneys
Albert C. Palmour, Jr.
Albert C. Palmour, Jr. got his start at Cook & Palmour where he was mentored by his father, the late A. Cecil Palmour and Bobby Lee Cook. In 1984, he opened Palmour Law Firm. The people of Chattooga County elected Albert as State Court Solicitor in 1986, and he held that post until 2003. Albert practices all types of civil and criminal litigation and has successfully tried hundreds of cases to jury verdict throughout Georgia and the Southeast in both state and federal court. Albert has tried many unique cases including everything from whistle blower and complex estate and trust cases to Clean Water Act and Depuy Hip Implant litigation. He has tried multiple multi-million dollar controversy divorce, contract, and real estate cases to a favorable resolution for clients. In the last five years, Albert has tried three "stand your ground" cases all ending in not guilty verdicts for the client. Albert is currently the City Attorney for both the City of Summerville and the Town of Trion. Albert's breadth of legal knowledge is not matched by many and he is truly an "old school" lawyer offering legal assistance for any type of legal problem you have.
Education
Mercer University School of Law
Juris Doctor, 1981
University of Georgia
B.S., Political Science, 1978
Activities & Affiliations
State Bar of Georgia
Lookout Mountain Bar Association
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Rotary Paul Harris Fellow
National College of Criminal Defense
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Georgia
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Supreme Court of Georgia
United States District Court for the Northern District
United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
holley strawn-gilliland
Holley Strawn-Gilliland has successfully represented and advised hundreds of clients since beginning practice in 2006. After years of private practice she joined Palmour Law Firm In January 2025 as attorney for Chattooga County. She brings unmatched compassion, professionalism, and commitment to public service to Palmour Law Firm.
Education
Emory University School of Law
Juris Doctor, 2006
University of Georgia
B.A., Political Science and Government, 2000
Activities & Affiliations
State Bar of Georgia, Member
Lookout Mountain Bar Association
Lawyer's Foundation of Georgia
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Georgia
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Supreme Court of Georgia
United States District Court for the Northern District
United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals