Overview
With more than four decades of experience in commercial real estate law, Bob Farmer is a trusted advisor to developers, investors and lenders navigating complex property transactions and large-scale development projects.
Bob has more than 45 years of experience representing real estate developers in the acquisition, development, and financing of office buildings, shopping centers, hotels, and other commercial projects. While his practice emphasizes commercial real estate acquisition and financing transactions, he has also represented several of the region’s largest planned unit developments and is well-versed in land development and land use matters.
In addition, Bob has served as counsel to numerous banks, life insurance companies, and other lending institutions in connection with commercial real estate financing.
Recognition & Honors
Honors & Recognitions
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
Press & Publications
News
Community & Professional
Associations
American Bar Association
Virginia Bar Association
Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association
Credentials
Education
Hampden-Sydney College; B.A., 1970
University of Virginia School of Law; J.D., 1974
