S. Brian "Brian" Farmer
About S. Brian Farmer
S. Brian Farmer is a lawyer based in Richmond, VA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. S. Brian Farmer is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Richmond, Virginia
- Corporate Law
- Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Venture Capital Law
Current Firm: Reed Smith LLP
Education: University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1987
Location: Richmond, VA
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