DURHAM, North Carolina (October 8, 2009) - The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin announced today that it will be a Silver Sponsor in the annual Light the Night fundraiser to benefit the Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) on Oct. 22  in Durham , North Carolina.

“A key part of our mission is to give back to the community which gives us so much,” says James S. Farrin , founder and president. “It is with great pride that we support this worthy cause which has  impacted so many of our neighbors, families and friends.”

The firm began its sponsorship with a $5,000 donation and has the goal of raising an additional $2,500 in pledges generated by members of the firm. A number of the firm’s employees have already signed up to walk, and others have made individual donations.

“Everyone at James Scott Farrin understands how important it is to contribute to the communities where we live and work,” Farrin said.

Light the Night events are held each year in communities across the United States and Canada. Individuals and teams gather pledges to raise money for blood cancer research, education and patient support. Carrying illuminated balloons thousands of walkers - men, women and children - form a community of caring, bringing light to the dark world of cancer. To learn more, visit www.LightTheNight.org.

ABOUT THE FIRM
Founded: 1997 by James S. Farrin, Duke University School of Law, J.D. (1990) in Durham
Number of employees: Approximately 130, including 24 attorneys. Approximately 20 staff members are fluently bilingual, speaking English and Spanish.

Offices: 13 statewide, including Durham, Raleigh, Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Greenville, Goldsboro, Henderson, New Bern, Roanoke Rapids, Rocky Mount, Sanford, Wilson

Major practice areas: Personal Injury, Intellectual Property, Civil Rights, Social Security, Workers’ Compensation

Website: http://www.farrin.com

Presently leading one of the largest civil rights cases in United States history: In re Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation, Case No. 08-mc-0511 (PLF) (D.D.C.), which deals with the United States Department of Agriculture’s discrimination against African-American farmers.
The firm's many philanthropic pursuits include Duke Children's Hospital, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The firm has a matching-gift program wherein it matches an employee's philanthropic contributions.

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