Our Attorneys

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.

Andrew K. Earl

Mr. Earl leads the firm’s Criminal Defense practice and provides strategic representation in complex civil litigation matters that frequently proceed to the courtroom. He represents individuals and businesses in both civil disputes and criminal cases, offering clear guidance, strong advocacy, and practical solutions. His commitment to criminal defense began during his time as a law clerk with the Tulare County Public Defender, where he developed a deep passion for protecting the rights of individuals facing prosecution.

Mr. Earl has served as appointed counsel for the Counties of Tulare and Fresno, defending clients charged with a wide range of offenses, including drug sales, DUI, juvenile delinquency, and violent crimes such as domestic violence. He has achieved favorable results for clients facing serious criminal allegations, including case dismissals and resolutions that safeguard their rights, records, and futures. Clients appreciate his steady courtroom presence, meticulous preparation, and results-driven approach.

In addition to his criminal defense work, Mr. Earl represents landlords in unlawful detainer and eviction proceedings and advocates for clients in personal injury matters. He is known for his strong courtroom skills, effective communication, and ability to navigate high-stakes legal situations with confidence and precision.

Outside the office, Mr. Earl enjoys exploring the Central Valley’s culinary scene. On weekends, he can often be found riding his Harley Davidson through the foothills or snowboarding at China Peak during the winter season.

Andrew S. Kucera

Andrew S. Kucera is an attorney, real estate professional, and business advisor with a practice focused on real estate and business transactional law. Based in Kalispell, Montana, he is a founding partner of Clovis Law Group LLP (formerly Palmer Kucera LLP) and serves as principal and general counsel to Valley Vista Properties, a real estate corporation serving the Flathead Valley, Montana and Central San Joaquin Valley, California markets.

Mr. Kucera represents clients in a wide range of real estate and business matters, including transactions, landlord-tenant issues, evictions, contracts, dispute resolution, zoning and land use, entity formation, and corporate compliance. He is admitted to practice in all California courts and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. In addition to his legal practice, he is a licensed real estate broker in Montana and California, providing him with a practical, ground-level understanding of the industry he serves.

Mr. Kucera also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at San Joaquin College of Law in Clovis, California, where he teaches courses including real property, remedies, landlord-tenant law, drafting, legal technology, community lawyering, and law practice management. He has received multiple Adjunct Faculty of the Year awards.

He earned his Juris Doctor, Valedictorian, with High Honors from San Joaquin College of Law, an MBA from California State University, Fresno, and a B.A., Cum Laude with Distinction in Economics, from San Diego State University.

Beyond law, real estate, and teaching, Mr. Kucera is also a licensed fishing guide and emergency medical responder in the state of Montana, reflecting his strong connection to the outdoors and his community.

In his volunteer time, Mr. Kucera serves as a team member of the Flathead County Search and Rescue Association, with an emphasis in swiftwater/flood rescue and technical rope rescue operations.

Mr. Kucera is happily married with two great children. He and his family enjoy fishing, rafting, camping, hiking, backpacking, reading, gardening, and road trips.

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725 Pollasky Ave. Suite 101
(559) 900-2806

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Charles M. Palmer

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In Memoriam: George J. Vasquez