Emily Palacios

Land Use and Zoning Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

Detroit, Michigan

23+ years experience

Miller Johnson PLC

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

313-672-6950

https://millerjohnson.com/attorney/palaciose/

500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 3600, Detroit, MI 48226

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Bio

Emily Palacios is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate.Emily, who practices law in Detroit, Michigan, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emily is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Emily Palacios is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate.Emily, who practices law in Detroit, Michigan, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emily is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Emily Palacios is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Emily, who practices law in Detroit, Michigan, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emily is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice Areas

Land Use and Zoning Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Land Use and Zoning Law
Recognized: Litigation - Construction
Recognized: Litigation - Real Estate
Practice Area: Environmental Law
Practice Area: Construction Law
Practice Area: Real Estate Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024

Education

The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 2002

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Reviews

Melissa Gomez

2 weeks ago

A Lifeline for Our Complex Property Development Project

Our firm was navigating a high-stakes, mixed-use development in Detroit that became entangled in a web of zoning challenges and a subsequent neighbor dispute that escalated to litigation. We needed counsel with deep, local expertise in both land use law and the practical realities of construction litigation. Emily Palacios was recommended to us, and it was the best decision we made. With over two decades of experience, her strategic foresight was immediately apparent. She didn't just react to problems; she anticipated them, guiding us through the municipal approval process with a nuanced understanding of Detroit's ordinances. When the dispute arose, her litigation background in construction and real estate was invaluable. She was tenacious yet pragmatic, securing a resolution that protected our investment and allowed the project to move forward. Her recognition by Best Lawyers is well-deserved. Emily is more than an attorney; she is a strategic partner who combines profound legal knowledge with a clear commitment to her client's success.