Taking a position and convincing others of the virtue of that position is something that has inspired and driven me since early childhood. My parents say that I am simply stubborn with a passion for argument, and I have to admit they are correct. I always wanted to be a trial attorney and take my passion into the courtroom.

I was raised in Michigan with typical mid-western values – to be courteous and polite; to show honesty and compassion; to not be afraid of a hard day’s work; and above all to respect everyone for who they are and what they do. I take great pride in not just living my life but also guiding my career according to these principles.

Knowing that I was to become a trial attorney, I attended the University of Michigan where I studied subjects that would help me to become the best litigator possible. I graduated with honors and moved to the South to study law in New Orleans.

After obtaining my law degree, I first became licensed to practice law in Virginia, where I joined a firm that represented insurance companies against injured individuals. Although I began to gain some valuable experience, the position was not getting me into the courtroom where I most wanted to be. So I took and passed the North Carolina bar examination and took another job with an insurance defense firm. This position gave me an opportunity to do what I had always dreamed of: being in front of a jury, putting evidence, examining and cross-examining witnesses, and making arguments that would convince those jurors to find for my client.

For some years I got great satisfaction out of my practice, trying well over a hundred cases to a jury verdict with very good results. However, as the years went by, things changed. Perhaps it was the insurance industry, perhaps it was me, or more likely both together, but I was dissatisfied. I began to question the virtue of my job. Again and again, the insurance company clients I represented would use their wealth and power to bully individuals who were wronged, hurt and entitled to fair compensation

I decided to a look for an opportunity that would allow my practice of law to conform to my personal beliefs and values. The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin provided me that opportunity, and now I can provide litigation experience, skills and know-how to our injured clients who deserve experienced and effective representation. I know that when you are injured, the odds can seem to be stacked against you. A lawyer who can fight for you, in court if necessary, is your chance to even those odds and win the compensation to which you may be entitled. We help injured people.