Jessica L. Farmer

Jessica Farmer is an experienced trial attorney in Holland & Knight's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice in Washington, D.C. Ms. Farmer defends companies in commercial litigation, arbitrations and class actions across the housing, real estate, hospitality and consumer services industries. Clients rely on Ms. Farmer for her decisive leadership, strategic judgment and ability to resolve high-stakes disputes efficiently while minimizing business disruption and reputational risk.

Ms. Farmer's experience spans breach of contract, business torts, real estate and hotel management agreement disputes, unfair and deceptive trade practices, data privacy defense, product liability, environmental nuisance and complex multidistrict litigation (MDL). She has deep experience defending putative class actions, particularly claims involving claims of breach of contract, unfair and deceptive trade practices, junk fees/drip pricing and environmental nuisance claims.

Ms. Farmer also routinely represents owners, operators and management companies in hotel and real estate management disputes involving termination rights, performance issues, fiduciary duties and property-level operational conflicts. Her work often includes managing extensive discovery, motion practice and risk mitigation strategies across multiple jurisdictions.

Known for her practical approach and meticulous preparation, Ms. Farmer manages all phases of litigation – from early case assessment through depositions, dispositive motions, evidentiary hearings, mediation and trial. She serves as national, regional and local counsel for corporate clients and is recognized for simplifying complex issues, crafting persuasive arguments and delivering efficient, results-driven outcomes.

In addition to her commercial practice, Ms. Farmer is committed to pro bono service, including representation of veterans in discharge upgrade and military sexual trauma (MST) matters before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).