History
Ed returned home from Iraq in May of 2005. He completed his bachelor's degree at Illinois State University and subsequently attended law school at Valparaiso School of Law in Valparaiso, Indiana. While attending Valparaiso, Ed founded the law school's first group for Veteran law students, The Military Veterans Law Association. Ed has spent a majority of his legal career assisting veterans. Prior to founding the Law Office of Edward M. Farmer, Ed worked with a national veteran disability firm in Florida. There he handled hundreds of VA disability appeals at the Regional Office, Board of Veterans Appeals and Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. He subsequently became the Senior Staff Attorney of the Veterans Legal Support Center & Clinic (VLSC) at The John Marshall Law School. The VLSC handles disability appeals, discharge upgrades, and veteran diversion court matters.
Specialties
We are a veteran-owned law office. We know it can be difficult navigating the legal system. We can help. We take a comprehensive approach with our clients and assist not only with Veterans Benefits, but also estate planning and long term care planning. We have the tools to help cut the red tape and have the knowledge to implement strategies that have helped others just like you. We offer affordable flat fees for estate planning. For VA appeals and personal injuries, there is no fee unless we win!