About Edward
Biography
Ed Farmer has three kids, Chelsea, J.T. and Benjamin. His favorite activity is hanging out with his kids and going on adventures with them.
Farmer is a retired U.S. Army Colonel with 32 years of military service with deployments to Germany and the Republic of Panama.
He is a graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, Session 220. He is also a former adjunct professor in Criminal Justice at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and a former Instructor in Legal Issues at the Tennessee State Law Enforcement Training Academy In Nashville, Tennessee.
Colonel Farmer was the former Provost Marshal for the State of Tennessee Military Department and participated as Commanding Officer for the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
Ed is particularly concerned about the welfare of soldiers and their families, particularly through the stress of multiple deployments and separation of families. Colonel Farmer's last duty assignment was at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Please contact Ed for further information.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
28 years
28 years
28 years
28 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Tennessee for 28 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1998
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015
Location
Gasaway, Farmer & Associates PLLC.
112 Center Pointe Drive, Clarksville, TN, 37040
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Edward T. Farmer's Reviews
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5 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Josh | July 24, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Great lawyer!
Mr. Farmer was recommended to me by several friends that had used his firms services. He was very understanding and nonjudgmental from the first time that we met. I was charged with a domestic agg assault that was total nonsense. Mr. Farmer was very aggressive and got all the charges against me throw...
Posted by Harvey | February 24, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Top Notch
Mr. Farmer handled a very complex criminal case for me that also subjected me to civil lawsuit problems. He was very informative in his meeting with me about the possibilities that could result in me going to jail and losing everything I had. During the next several months he kept in touch with me ...
Posted by Jennifer | February 20, 2012 | Criminal Defense
The Best Lawyer in Middle Tennessee!
Ed came to my husband's defense when no one else would. He made us feel very comfortable at the initial meeting. He fought the system and we walked away with all charges being dropped! HE SIMPLY IS THE BEST!
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.
Disbarment issued in TN, 2015
updated on 11/13/2023Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility to understand the reasons for disbarment.
Disbarment issued in TN, 2015
updated on 05/13/2015Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility to understand the reasons for disbarment.
Honors
1988
History Associates of Wilson County, Cumberland University
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Gasaway, Farmer and Associates, PLLC
2006 - 2011
Partner, Long Farmer and Associates
1976 - 2009
Colonel, United States Army
Associations
2010 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
FBI National Academy AssociatesMember
1999 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2010
Robertson County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2009
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Client was charged with 4 counts of Sexual Battery by an Authority Figure. 2 Counts dismissed at close of states proof, Remaining two counts were found "NOT GUILTY" by the Jury.
All Charges dismissed.
Found Guilty of Lesser Included Offense
Education
2005
Graduate
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1985
A.A. Associates in Arts
Speaking Engagements
2005
Juvenile Law/ Legal Issues in Law Enforcement
Publications
2004
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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01 May 2012
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