Robert E. Farmer III
Biography
Bob has more than 45 years of experience in representing real estate developers in connection with the acquisition, development and financing of office buildings, shopping centers, hotels and other commercial projects. Although Bob’s practice has emphasized commercial real estate acquisition and financing transactions, he also has represented several of the region’s largest planned unit developments and accordingly is experienced in land development and land use matters. Bob also has served as counsel to numerous banks, life insurance companies and other lending institutions in connection with commercial real estate financing.
Practices
Recognition & Honors
- Top Lawyers; CoVaBIZ Magazine, 2024-2025
- Best Lawyers in America, 1999-2021
- Norfolk Real Estate Lawyer of the Year; Best Lawyers in America, 2011
- Virginia Super Lawyers; Law & Politics, 2007-2017
- Virginia Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition; Law & Politics, 2009-2010
- AV® Rated; Martindale-Hubbell
Associations
- American Bar Association
- Virginia Bar Association
- Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association
Education
- Hampden-Sydney College; B.A., 1970
- University of Virginia School of Law; J.D., 1974
Press & Publications
- 36 Kaufman & Canoles Attorneys Named as Top Lawyers 2025 in CoVaBIZ Magazine
- 36 Kaufman & Canoles Attorneys Named as Top Lawyers 2024 in CoVaBIZ Magazine
- 46 Attorneys Named “Best Lawyers in America 2021”, 5 Named “Lawyer of the Year” and 7 Named “Ones to Watch”
- 45 Kaufman & Canoles Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America 2020 and 3 Named “Lawyer of the Year”
- 43 Kaufman & Canoles Attorneys Named “Best Lawyers in America 2019” and 8 Named “Lawyers of the Year”
- 31 Kaufman & Canoles Attorneys Named as Super Lawyers and 5 Named As Rising Stars 2018
- 46 Kaufman & Canoles Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America 2018
- 29 Kaufman & Canoles Attorneys Named as Super Lawyers 2017 and 5 Named as Rising Stars 2017
- 40 Kaufman & Canoles Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America 2017
- 32 Kaufman & Canoles Attorneys Named as Super Lawyers 2016 and 4 Named as Rising Stars 2016
- 42 Kaufman & Canoles Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2016
- 32 Kaufman & Canoles Attorneys Named as Super Lawyers 2015 and 7 Named as Rising Stars 2015
