Atty. John Sherman Farmer

Atty. John Sherman Farmer

John Sherman Farmer is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, lawsuits / disputes, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from Drake University in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years.

St. Louis St. Louis 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About John Sherman Farmer at a glance

John Sherman Farmer is a Partner based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Thompson Coburn LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1997) and Illinois (1998). Educated at Washington University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Drake University (B.A. International, 1992). Active member of Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers (Member, Board of Directors, 2007—) Maritime Law Association-Proctor in Admiralty. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Sherman Farmer is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, lawsuits / disputes, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Drake University in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • John practices at Thompson Coburn LLP in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John Sherman Farmer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Sherman Farmer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John Sherman Farmer is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Sherman Farmer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Sherman Farmer is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

John Sherman Farmer is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Louis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Sherman Farmer

Where is John Sherman Farmer's law office located?
John Sherman Farmer's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Thompson Coburn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Sherman Farmer handle?
John Sherman Farmer focuses on employment, business, litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John Sherman Farmer practiced law?
John Sherman Farmer has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did John Sherman Farmer go to law school?
John Sherman Farmer earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A. International, 1992).
How can I contact John Sherman Farmer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington University School of Law
- 1996
B.A. International
Drake University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1997
Illinois
Admitted: 1998

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