Our Attorneys

Customer service, accessibility, and client relationships at Clovis Law Group

Our Clovis Law Group LLP attorneys believe in an individualized approach to serving clients, and are always available to take your call or explain the next steps in your personal injury claim. Meet our trusted team and learn more about their unique practice areas, backgrounds, and professional experience.

Charles M. Palmer

Mr. Palmer leads the firm’s Estate Planning and Probate and Trust Administration practices. He is an experienced estate planning attorney who brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to his practice. Mr. Palmer serves as an active member of the Fresno Estate Planning Council and the Fresno County Bar Association, Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate section. He maintains close ties with accountants, financial advisors, and other professionals who can assist with this clients’ overall estate plans.

Throughout his practice of law, Mr. Palmer has maintained an active pro bono practice. He has received the “Wiley W. Manual Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services” several years in a row for his work providing free legal services to veterans and low-income senior citizens. Mr. Palmer regularly attends “stand downs” to offer free legal counseling to veterans and “senior law days” at San Joaquin College of Law to similarly assist seniors.

Born and raised in Chicago, Mr. Palmer has lived in Fresno, off and on, since the early nineties and now considers the Central Valley his home. He enjoys traveling, going to concerts, and spending time with his three children who keep him busy and (mostly) amused.

Areas of Practice

  • Estate Planning
  • Probate and Trust Administration

Education

  • Juris Doctor, San Joaquin College of Law (2013)
  • Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Magna Cum Laude, University of Minnesota (1989)

Andrew K. Earl

Mr. Earl leads the firm’s Criminal Defense and Immigration practices. He serves clients in civil matters and in instances where they are charged with a crime. Ever since he worked as a law clerk with the Tulare County Public Defender, he has had a passion for representing those accused of crimes. He is now contracted with the County of Tulare to serve as appointed counsel for defendants charged with a variety of crimes, including drug possession, DUI, and violent crimes. He has helped many clients charged with serious crimes resolve their cases with favorable results including dismissals.

In addition to his criminal defense practice, Mr. Earl represents landlords in eviction proceedings and other clients in personal injury matters. He has a passion for being in the courtroom advocating for his clients.

Away from his work, Mr. Earl enjoys exploring local culinary treasures within the Central Valley. On the weekends, he can be found riding his Harley Davidson through the hills or snowboarding down China Peak in the winter.

Areas of Practice

  • Criminal Defense
  • Civil Litigation
  • Personal Injury
  • Landlord/Tenant

Education

  • Juris Doctor, San Joaquin College of Law (2018)
  • Bachelor of Science in Criminology, Fresno State University (2014)

In Memoriam: George J. Vasquez

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