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CHRIS FARMER
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Education: Christopher Farmer is a graduate of Furman University where he was a six time Dean's List student. He also graduated from Emory University School of Law where he was a Moot Court Special Team Member and Coach.
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Professional Background: Christopher Farmer was an insurance defense lawyer at a prominent firm in Atlanta for many years. He obtained the coveted AV rating in Martindale-Hubbell as he built his insurance defense practice. He has tried dozens of personal injury cases. After becoming an equity partner, he decided to take his inside knowledge of the insurance industry to bear on representing innocent victims in serious personal injury and wrongful death actions.
- A partner at Davis, Zipperman, Kirschenbaum & Lotito, LLP.
- A member of the American Association for Justice.
- In high demand as a lecturer having spoken at a variety of Continuing Legal Education Seminars.
- A graduate of the world renowned Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer's College, an honor bestowed on a small fraction of the Country's finest lawyers.
- An Atlanta Magazine Georgia Superlawyer.
- Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Top Trial Lawyers in America.
- John and Julia Smith trucking case: Obtained 3.8 million dollar settlement as a result of trucking wreck.
- Jim and Elaine Freeman trucking case: Served as co-counsel for 3.4 million dollar settlement as a result of trucking wreck.
- Frank Moore, Individually and as Administrator of the Estate of Taylor Moore v. Douglas Furniture Company, Inc. and Levitz Corporation : Obtained $400,000.00 settlement as a result of product liability action. Young child was killed when falling through glass topped table.
- Wanda Johnson v. Benny Doe, Star Plus Transportation, and National Interstate Insurance Company: Obtained settlement of $325,000.00 as a result of wreck that took place when client was a passenger in a van. Client received a neck injury that required surgery.
- Pauline and Donald Waldt v. Otis Elevator Company, Inc. and Taylor and Mathis, Inc.: Obtained settlement of $325,000.00 for client injured while exiting an elevator. Client received orthopedic injuries that necessitated surgery.
- Eddie Huntley v. Charles Price, Peach State Pallet Company, and The Phoenix Insurance Company: Obtained $300,000.00 settlement as a result of a collision that took place when client was riding on a motorcycle. Due to the removal of skin client experienced, he underwent procedures including three skin grafts.
- Earl Word v. Kim Graves Abare, Kim Graves Abare d/b/a KG Trucking and Victoria Fire and Casualty Company: Obtained $250,000.00 settlement for client injured in a trucking collision. Client received a back injury that required surgery.
- Johnnie King v. Terry O'Malley: Obtained $300,000 settlement for man injured in low speed accident.
- Sheila Thomas v. Gertha Jackson and Ryder Truck Rental, Inc: Obtained $300,000 settlment for woman hurt when her car was struck.
- Patrice Shuemake v. Cody Little: Obtained $350,000 settlement for woman who had surgery after a car accident.
- "I am writing this letter to convey my deep appreciation for the manner in which you handled my personal injury case. Your superb questioning and cogent cross-examination and skill...was, in my opinion, brilliant and exemplary. The bountiful settlement will now enable me to get on with my life."
- "You were not only my lawyer but you treated me and my husband as friends. You were always very open and honest, polite and considerate of the pain I had suffered. You did a very good job and I appreciate it."
- "Our case was presented in a most professional, articulate, and completely comprehensive manner. You did an outstanding job of covering every issue and your preparation and research were outstanding. Your courtesy and consideration to all parties was of role model caliber."
- "I want to thank you for everything that you have done for me with my case. I am very pleased with the results. You have saved me from a lot of grief and I appreciate your hard work and effort to help me out."
- "You were always helpful, friendly, and very professional. You always treated us with the utmost kindness and respect. We owe you a great debt of gratitude. We would highly recommend you to anyone."
- "Our case was handled most efficiently. You are a very professional and intelligent man."
- "I wanted to thank you for your help in my case. Everything worked out great and it is due to your help."
- "We wanted to let you know how pleased we were with your recent representation. You did a great job and we appreciate your effort and hard work. You will be highly recommended."
- "I would like to thank you sincerely for your hard work and effort in obtaining the settlement on my behalf. I really enjoyed working with such a passionate and dedicated attorney such as yourself. My case was very challenging but your exceptional skills and attitude gave me an excellent client satisfaction. Your guidance made me comfortable in knowing that this was my case. You kept me informed every step of the way and handled my case with the highest level of professionalism. My family and I deeply appreciate your outstanding effort and highly recommend you and the firm."
- A selection of his published works at Continuing Legal Education Seminars where he has spoken are as follows. "How to Handle Punitive Damages: A Defense Perspective", an article prepared as part of a CLE related to punitive damages.
- "Discovery Issues", an article presented in a CLE seminar, "Nuts and Bolts of Product Liability Law."
- "How to do Closing Arguments", an article prepared as part of a CLE related to trial practice.
Since 2003, Mr. Farmer's practice has been strictly limited to serious personal injury and wrongful death actions.
Personal information: Mr. Farmer is the parent of a young boy.
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