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Andrea Gale Farmer
About Andrea
Biography
Andrea G. Farmer was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but has resided in Rutherford County since 1996. After attending Isothermal Community College for two years, Andrea transferred her studies to Wofford College, where she received a B.S. in Business Economics and a B.A. in Government in 2000. In 2001, she began attending law school at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, where she received her Juris Doctor in 2004. She was then admitted to practice in the state of North Carolina that same year and in the state of South Carolina in 2005.
Andrea has practiced law in Rutherford County since August of 2004. Her practice focuses primarily on Social Security disability. In 2013, she became a Board Certified Specialist in Social Security Disability Law by the North Carolina State Bar. She truly enjoys helping the disabled obtain benefits and bringing hope to their lives. Additional practice areas include estate administration and special proceedings. She is married to Joshua B. Farmer and has one son, Thomas Bradley Farmer.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Social Security & Disability
85%
22 years
Probate
15%
22 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-400 per hour
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in South Carolina for 20 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 21 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC - We have other offices - See below
187 North Washington Street, Post Office Box 632, Rutherfordton, NC, 28139
Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC - Morganton Office
408-A East Union Street, Suite 2, Morganton, NC, 28655
Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC - Shelby Office
505 South Lafayette Street, Suite B, Shelby, NC, 28150
Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC - Spartanburg Office
220 North Church Street, Suite 2, Spartanburg, SC, 29306
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Posted by Douglas Seebode | December 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Power Of Attorney
all around knowledgable attorney
Andrea Farmer was very professional and was very instrumental in helping me get my social security disability and helping me draw up my power of attorney and will I would strongly recommend her for any legal issues I would have
Andrea Gale Farmer's Lawyer Endorsements
Joshua Valentine
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Andrea Farmer is one of the brightest, most compassionate, and hard working attorneys you will ever find. She has an unsurpassed knowledge of the social security/disability law and is always dedicated to her clients' needs. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."
Jeffrey Cooper
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have had the opportunity to discuss social security and disability issues with Andrea Farmer and can say she is extremely well versed. Andrea is compassionate and very diligent. I recommend her without reservation."
"I wholeheartedly, without reservation, endorse this lawyer. She is extremely smart and a tireless worker. She truly cares for the needs of her clients and will not stop fighting until they are made whole."
"I endorse Andrea. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Joshua Valentine
Unknown lawyer
Jeffrey Cooper
Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Board Certified Specialist - Social Securty Disability Law, North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Partner, Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC
Associations
2018 - Present
Social Security Disability Specialization Committee, Board of Legal Specialization, NC State BarChair
2015 - Present
Social Security Disability Specialization Committee, Board of Legal Specialization, NC State BarMember
2009 - Present
National Organization of Social Security ClaimantsMember
2005 - Present
South Carolina BarMember
2005 - Present
US District Court - District of South CarolinaAdmitted to Practice
2004 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
2004 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Rutherford County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
29-A Judicial District Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
US District Court - Western District of North CarolinaAdmitted to Practice
2004 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Disability Advocacy SectionMember
2005 - 2011
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Art King, et alia vs. Palmeira Bradford, et alia
Clients won after grant of directed verdict motion
Education
2004
University of North Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Wofford College
BS - Bachelor of Science
2000
Wofford College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Isothermal Community College
Speaking Engagements
2018
Social Security Disability 2018: Tools for Succeeding in a Changing Field
New Ethics Rules Regarding Representative Conduct for Social Security
2005
Business Law Seminar
Bankruptcy Law
Publications
2018
Social Security Disability 2018: Tools for Succeeding in a Changing Field
New Ethics Rules Regarding Representative Conduct for Social Security
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I retire and get social security at 60 years old?
23 Oct 2015
Q&A
SOCIAL SECURITY AND THE ARMY
28 Sep 2015