James E. Farmer

James E. Farmer

also known as James E. Farmer

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Waldorf, MD
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense ... +3 more

3475 Leonardtown Road, Suite 200, Waldorf, MD

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 17 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of James E. Farmer, LLC

3475 Leonardtown Road, Suite 200, Waldorf, MD, 20601

Law Office of James E. Farmer, LLC

14406 Old Mill Rd, Suite 101, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772

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James E. Farmer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

52 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by Stephanie | October 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Par excellence

Thank you Mr.Farmer and staff for being sympathetic and welcoming. I was in a car accident, called their office received a wonderful consult over the phone, met with me the next day, all my questions were answered. They assisted me throughout my recovery all the way to the settlement. They did all th...e work for me while I was getting myself back to healthy from the sustained injuries. With out their help I would not have been able to be stress free throughout this process. With Farmer on my side, The insurance company settled with me for considerably more than what they initially offered to me right after the car accident. I will forever continue to recommend his services to my friends and family. And now James Farmer is representing my son who was involved in a fatal car accident months ago. This office has made a huge impact on my son's recovery.

Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Strongly regret hiring James E. Farmer

I was referred to James E. Farmer by a close friend who spoke very highly of him. At the consultation, I found him to be extremely condescending and impersonal. He gave me a worst case scenario and implied that he basically couldn't do much to help my case. I found his pricing to be incredibly inflat...ed. My gut told me to look elsewhere but I hired him anyway based on my friends recommendation. On my court day he was 20 minutes late. He looked through my case file like it was his first time seeing it. He mis-informed me that I was getting a great deal and in open court realized that he misunderstood some pertinent details of my case. I ended up getting a horrible outcome. I would have been better off with a public defender. I saw several public defenders actively making deals with the DA. Mr. Farmer made no attempts what-so-ever to even speak to the DA prior to the trial. After my verdict, I had some questions that he failed to answer. He just sat there looking surprised and I got the feeling that he was using my case as a learning experience.

James Farmer

Replied last May 31, 2016

Most of this review is utterly false. Unfortunately, this client made some mistakes before seeing me, which included trying to represent himself, making incriminating statements to the Judge, among other things. He expected a result which was not possible (based on his previous record and what he had already done in this case). I was honest in my evaluation with him from the outset, making it very clear that I could not undo some of the things he had already done. Prior to Court, he actually complimented my demeanor, saying he could see why his friend spoke so highly of me. We spoke in detail about all options outside the courtroom. The victim in his case was an off duty police officer, who suffered a fractured arm and required plates and screws to be permanently adhered to his arm. This victim's statement to the Judge was compelling. I was able to minimize the damage by getting the State to reduce his charges from what he had previously pleaded to. The client then made statements that further harmed him, and which were not what we had discussed. This did shock me somewhat, to the point that I had to cut him off to prevent him from hurting himself even more. I am never happy to have a client that is not fully satisfied, but there was little I could do to get through to this particular client. After his sentencing, his family called me because of a Warrant he had out in another state. I helped them, free of charge, to locate an attorney in that state and spoke with him about the facts of our case. I found the client to be very "hot and cold" throughout the process, for lack of a better term. I wish him the best and hope that he is able to put all of these legal issues behind him.

Posted by Sherrie | July 08, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Highly recommended

I came to the Law Offices of James F. Farmer, P.A for counsel with a DUI/DWI matter. I was represented by James E. Farmer (son of James F. Farmer) and Michael A. Klopper. They were both very nice and put my worries at ease. They walked me step by step through the process and reviewed all possible out...comes and my options. They exceeded my expectations and resolved my matter with results beyond what I had expected and with reasonable cost. I hope to not ever be in this situation again, but if I am or know someone who is, I will definitely being referring them to this group for representation.

Posted by Marquita | May 04, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Driving on Suspended Licenses

He was Awesome! I had a case (Driving on a Suspended License) facing points, jail time and up to $500 in fines. Being a single mother I couldn't afford to pay such a large fine nor be sent to jail. Mr Farmer got Every thing dropped! and I had to pay NOTHING! Mr Farmer came right in, knew what to s...ay and handled every thing in a timely fashion. well dressed and very professional. would definitely use him again as well as recommend him. Thanks Mr Farmer for all your help.

Posted by Brandon | February 27, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

I give James E. Farmer my strongest endorsement

I contacted James E. Farmer regarding a federal citation I received for expired registration, fully expecting that a case like this would understandably be among his lowest priorities. Instead, I found that he treated my case more seriously than I could have ever expected. Being out of state, I was r...eally in a bind and needed someone I could count on to keep a rather minor infraction from becoming very costly and time-consuming. He consistently made himself available, gave clear and understandable advice and maintained communication throughout the process. James took the time to explain my options, and his recommended course of action resulted in a better outcome that i could ever have expected. The settlement I reached as a result of his efforts saved me money and, more important, time. If you are in need of legal representation, I strongly suggest that you start your search by contacting James E. Farmer. Based on my experience, there may be someone as good as him, but you will be hard-pressed to find anyone better.

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James E. Farmer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Arya Saleh

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know James well and can personally attest to his greatness as a man and attorney. he is diligent and determined in always pursuing the best possible outcome for clients. he is a talented litigator that welcomes the toughest cases with aplomb. born into the profession, he fears no one in court and yet always exudes professionalism. i would heartily trust him to handle any case with poise and precision. you cannot go wrong with him in your corner."

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Erick Gracia

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have handled cases against Mr. Farmer and he is an aggressive lawyer that knows when to attack and when to negotiate a favorable outcome for his clients."

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Jody Pollara

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. James and I have worked as opposing counsel on several cases and I find him to be competent and cooperative. While aggressively representing his clients, he is also easy to work with."

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Suzanne Burnett

Unknown lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James Farmer is an excellent young attorney in Southern Maryland in the fields of criminal defense and personal injury. He is professional, knowledgeable and has significant trial experience. He has a passion for serving clients and works for a highly respected practice in Waldorf."

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Andrew Diblasio

Personal injury lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Farmer is a top-notch attorney. He fights agressively to obtain the absolute best result possible for each and every one of his clients. Mr. Farmer's exhibits superb presence and experience in the courtroom. He is definitely an attorney I would want on my side."

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Melvin Allen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Arya Saleh

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Erick Gracia

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew Burnett

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Suzanne Burnett

Car accident lawyer

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Jeremy Widder

Unknown lawyer

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Matthew Kunka

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Andrew Diblasio

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan Haskell

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Haskell

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys, America's Top 100 Attorneys

2018

Rising Star, DC Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Rising Star, MD Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Rising Star, DC Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Rising Star, MD Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Recognition, Worldwide Registry

2015

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Recognition, Worldwide Registry

2013

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Top 10 Lawyers Under 40, National Academy of Personal Injury Lawyers

2013

Service Award, Charles County Bar Association

2012

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Managing Partner, Law Office of James E. Farmer, LLC

2008 - 2016

Associate Attorney, James F. Farmer, P.A.

2006 - 2006

Intern, State's Attorney's Office for St. Mary's County

Associations

2012 - Present

Maryland Association for Justice

Member

2008 - Present

Charles County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Maryland v. Byron Westbrook

Acquittal

Jaime Stange v. Gantt & MAIF

Jury Trial Judgement of $331,413.33

Douty Gardner v. J.D.W. Associates

Settlement of $275,000.

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Education

2007

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Aberdeen

Comparative Law Program

2005

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Bachelor of Arts

2004

University of Cambridge

International Summer School

Speaking Engagements

2017

Personal Injury Panel Discussion

Personal Injury

Publications

2010

Washington Post Westbrook Acquitted of DUI

Languages

English

Activity

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