Tony Farmer
About Tony Farmer
Tony Farmer is a lawyer based in Knoxville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Tony Farmer is recognized in the following practice area:
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Current Firm: Law Offices of Tony Farmer & John Dreiser
Education: The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 1975
Location: Knoxville, TN
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