For Mr. Mattingly, there is nothing more satisfying than helping others in need. After obtaining his degree from Undergraduate Catholic University in 1984, he attended law school at the University of Maryland to further his education. After graduating from law school in 1987, he established his own practice, and has had the honor of providing you with top-rated legal services for the past 25 years.

James E. Farmer is the managing partner of Farmer & Klopfer and a highly respected personal injury and criminal defense attorney serving Waldorf and communities throughout Southern Maryland. Following in the footsteps of his father, firm founder James F. Farmer, he has expanded the family legacy by handling hundreds of complex cases involving serious accidents, wrongful death, DUI charges, violent crimes, drug offenses, traffic violations, and other high-stakes legal matters. Mr. Farmer earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law, with additional studies at the University of Cambridge and the University of Aberdeen. Admitted to practice in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, he has secured numerous substantial settlements and verdicts for injured clients. His achievements have earned recognition from Super Lawyers®, Elite Lawyer, America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys, the National Trial Lawyers, and other respected organizations. He is also actively involved in the community and has been honored for his professionalism, integrity, civility, and pro bono service.