About Charleston Personal Injury Lawyer – Stephen B. Farmer

Stephen B. Farmer is a personal injury attorney with Farmer, Cline & Campbell Personal Injury Lawyers in Charleston, West Virginia, with 42 years of experience since his 1984 admission to the West Virginia State Bar. His practice concentrates on trial work, including personal injury, commercial, and product liability litigation.

BACKGROUND & CREDENTIALS

Mr. Farmer earned his J.D. from the West Virginia University College of Law in 1984, where he served on the Law Review, Moot Court Board, and Marilyn E. Lugar Trial Association, and received the Baker Cup Moot Court Award in 1982. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from West Virginia University (1979). He is admitted to the West Virginia State Bar (1984), the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia (1984), the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Since 1988, he has served as a faculty member of the Trial Advocacy Institute at the University of Virginia School of Law.

APPROACH TO CASES

Mr. Farmer’s practice is trial-focused, concentrating on commercial litigation, product liability, and personal injury cases. He is a member of the American Bar Association (Litigation and Criminal Justice sections), the West Virginia State Bar, the Kanawha County Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, and the West Virginia Defense Trial Counsel.

RECOGNITION & MEMBERSHIPS

  • AV Preeminent rating, Martindale-Hubbell
  • Super Lawyers – West Virginia, 2007–2019, 2021
  • Top 10 West Virginia Super Lawyers, 2018–2019
  • The Best Lawyers in America – Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law
  • Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
  • Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Member, American Bar Association, West Virginia State Bar, Kanawha County Bar Association, Defense Research Institute, West Virginia Defense Trial Counsel, West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

CASE RESULTS

The following are firm-wide results for Farmer, Cline & Campbell Personal Injury Lawyers, sourced from the firm’s published case results page. They are not attributed to this attorney individually

  • $12,175,000 — Trucking Collision
  • $10,744,279.94 — Workplace Fatality
  • $9,020,000 — Trucking Collision
  • $7,500,000 — Trucking Collision
  • $7,500,000 — Workplace Fatality
  • $7,250,000 — Medical Malpractice
  • $7,000,000 — Breach of Contract
  • $6,780,000 — Insurance Bad Faith
  • $6,491,740.25 — Trucking Collision
  • $5,000,000 — Trucking Collision Resulting in Death

Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.

OFFICE LOCATIONS

746 Myrtle Rd, Charleston, WV 25314 — (304) 346-5990

Serving Charleston, West Virginia.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Personal Injury Litigation

Product Liability

Frequently Asked Questions

In West Virginia, you generally have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under W. Va. Code § 55-2-12. Deadlines can differ for claims against a government entity or in medical malpractice cases, so it’s important to speak with an attorney promptly.

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in West Virginia?

Yes, but West Virginia follows a modified comparative fault rule. If you’re found less than 51% at fault, your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault; if you’re found 51% or more at fault, you can’t recover damages. Mr. Farmer can help evaluate how fault allocation may affect your case.

If I was partly at fault for my accident, can I still recover damages in West Virginia?

No. His practice also includes commercial litigation and product liability matters in addition to personal injury litigation. A consultation can clarify whether your specific matter fits his focus areas.

Does Mr. Farmer only handle personal injury cases?

He is admitted to the West Virginia State Bar, the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

What courts is Stephen Farmer admitted to practice in?