Education

University of Virginia School of Law, J.D.

Bar Admissions

Florida

  • Add to address book
  • Printer friendly
  • Email this page to a friend
  • Generate a PDF version of this page

Guy Farmer

Partner
Jacksonville
t: 904-798-5419

Guy Farmer is a partner in the firm's Labor and Employment Group. He is experienced in the representation of clients in a variety of industries including manufacturing, distribution, waste management, trucking, retail, hospitality, healthcare including hospitals, financial services, education, construction and government contractors.

Mr. Farmer counsels employers locally, regionally and nationally and represents them in connection with union issues, including resisting union organizing efforts, defending against unfair labor practice charges, appearing in labor arbitrations and negotiating collective bargaining agreements.

Mr. Farmer also represents employers in the full range of employment-related issues. He has defended employers in more than 1,000 cases at the administrative, individual and trial and appellate levels in federal and state courts throughout the country involving allegations of employment discrimination and other employment and labor-related matters. His litigation and appellate practice has included the defense of employers in cases involving individual claims, claims by federal and state governments, and significant class actions.

Representative Engagements

Professional Honors & Awards

  • The Best Lawyers in America, 1983-2008
  • Chambers USA - America's Leading Business Lawyers, 2005-2008

Memberships

  • American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section
  • American Bar Foundation, Fellow
  • Florida Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section
  • Jacksonville Bar Association
  • Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
  • Academy of Florida Management Attorneys
  • University of Virginia Alumni Association
  • Florida Bar Certified, Labor and Employment Law

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Appeals Courts, Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. Appeals Courts, Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. Appeals Courts, Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. Appeals Courts, Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. Appeals Courts, Second Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Published Articles & Books