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Verdicts & Settlements

The Law Office of James E. Farmer, LLC is proud to have secured tens of millions of dollars on behalf of our personal injury clients, as well as numerous significant results in criminal cases throughout Southern Maryland. Notably, our attorneys recently obtained an acquittal for a defendant facing murder charges in an opioid drug overdose case. Browse some of our other recent verdicts and settlements here and, if you need an attorney in Waldorf for your personal injury or criminal defense matter, contact the Law Office of James E. Farmer, LLC for a free consultation.

  • $1.25 Million
    Hopkins v. Abell, Jr.

  • $1 million
    James vs. Hernandez
  • $706,000
    Farrell v. Erie Insurance Company
  • $585,000
    Johnson v. Bean
  • $500,000
    Harris v. Jenkins
  • $475,000
    Garnett v. J.D.W. Associates
  • $435,814
    Carrie Howell vs. Allstate Insurance Company

    Hit-and-run, phantom motorist. Minimal damage to the vehicle. Mrs. Howell was married to Corey Howell who was also a witness in the trial. Trial held in Circuit Court for Prince George’s County on November 23-24, 2015. Mrs. Howell was claiming $35,814 in medical bills. The insurance company, Allstate, had only offered $23,000 to settle her case. The Law Office of James E. Farmer, LLC, rejected this offer and took it to court. A jury awarded her $35,814 in medical bills and $400,000 in pain and suffering, for a total award of $435,814.00.

  • $379,975
    Owen v. Miller

    On December 20, 2013, plaintiffs John and Robin Owen, both 50s, owners of a painting business, were driving on Three Notch Road in St. Mary's County. As they were driving, a vehicle driven by Craig Miller attempted to make a left turn across the oncoming traffic lanes and collided head-on with the Owens' vehicle. The Owens claimed injuries to Robin's back and to John's right shoulder. The Owens sued Miller. They alleged that Miller was negligent in the operation of his vehicle, causing the collision. Defense admitted liability. The trial proceeded as damages only.

  • $375,000
    Binley v. Payne
  • $333,000
    Stange v. Gantt
  • $320,000
    Proctor vs. Chesapeake Employers & SIF
  • $300,000
    Mason & Mason v. Underwood
  • 250,000
    Overton v. Crouse
  • $225,000
    Brown v. Taylor
  • $225,000
    Hackett v. Davis
  • $200,000
    Herd v. Allstate
  • $200,000
    Knott v. Bennett
  • $200,000
    Quade v. State Auto

  • $185,000
    Holmes v. Johnson
  • $175,000
    Clark v. Gentry
  • $170,000
    Haley v. Miller
  • $100,000
    Foerter v. Daniel
  • $100,000
    Deleo v. Ifeandu
  • $100,000
    McNeil v. Denison
  • $100,000
    Short v. GEICO
  • $100,000
    Smith v. Gross
  • $100,000
    Paulson v. Brown
  • $100,000
    Thorne v. Rollins
  • $100,000
    Villela v. Aryal
  • $100,000
    Williams v. Breck
  • $100,000
    Young v. Sams
  • Charges Dismissed
    State v. Proctor

    Tried in the Circuit Court for Charles County. Mr. Proctor was charged with dealing cocaine. Because of his prior record, he was facing 40 years’ incarceration. The team at the Law Office of James E. Farmer, LLC, filed and won a motion to suppress, and all charges against Mr. Proctor were dismissed.