Other Appearances
James Scott Farrin Attorney Daniel Bello Elected to Board of Directors for Hispanic/Latino Legal Issues Committee
April 18th, 2024: Daniel Bello, bilingual personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, has been elected Secretary of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ) Hispanic/Latino Legal Issues Division. As Secretary, Daniel will help the NCAJ increase access to justice for Spanish-speaking people. Bello was also recently selected for NCAJ’s 13-member NEXT Leadership Program, class of 2024, which helps “to better prepare tomorrow’s trial lawyer leaders today.” Read more.
Attorney Eric Haase on WCNC: Rushing the Court Can End Up in Court
April 5th, 2024: This one is for you, basketball fans: If you storm the court after your team wins a game, you can be held civilly liable for injuries you cause to players. James Scott Farrin attorney and Partner Eric Haase explained it to WCNC in a recent "Verify" segment. While the NCAA does not have rules forbidding court-storming, conferences can (though the ACC doesn't). Watch the full video here.
Attorney Stan Abrams Featured in “New Bern Sun Journal” for Leading Free Eminent Domain Seminar on US 70 Improvement Project
March 20th, 2024: James Scott Farrin attorney Stan Abrams, head of the NC Eminent Domain Law Firm (powered by James Scott Farrin), was recently featured in an article by the “New Bern Sun Journal” about a free seminar he led for property owners facing impacts to their land due to the US 70 Improvement Project. Abrams says that the North Carolina Department of Transportation has a legal right to take the property for highway construction, but that affected property owners also have a right to just compensation. Learn more here.
James Scott Farrin Recognized as One of the 2024-2025 “Best Companies to Work For” Among Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report
March 7th, 2024: U.S. News & World Report, a respected global voice in rankings and consumer advice, named the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin to its 2024-2025 “Best Companies to Work For” list in the law firm category. Firms are chosen based on criteria including pay and benefits, work-life balance, job stability, physical and psychological comfort, belongingness, and opportunities for professional development. James Scott Farrin is among only 7% of law firms to be chosen for the list out of all those considered. Read more.
Attorney Kevin Mahoney Interviewed by Asheville Watchdog on Hurdles Landowners Face in the Eminent Domain Process
March 4th, 2024: James Scott Farrin Partner and eminent domain attorney Kevin Mahoney recently spoke to the Asheville Watchdog about the serious impacts of the NCDOT’s massive I-26 Connector project on area property owners. Mahoney also discussed the difficulties many property owners face when trying to get fair value for their property from the NCDOT. See the full story here.
Attorney Donald Clack Interviewed by ABC on Charges Against Parents of School Shooter
February 29th, 2024: James Scott Farrin attorney Donald Clack, a former U.S. Army Airborne infantryman, was sought out by ABC-WTVD News for insight on the parents of the Michigan school shooter facing criminal charges. Michigan and North Carolina laws are similar, and Clack notes how this prosecution could enable similar charges across the country as families look for justice. See the interview and full story.
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