Other Appearances
Partner Paul Dickinson Featured in ABC 45 News Investigation on Breast Cancer Misdiagnoses
May 15th, 2024: James Scott Farrin Partner and personal injury attorney Paul Dickinson appeared in a recent ABC 45 news story addressing misdiagnoses at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist that led to unnecessary chemotherapy for patients. Speaking on behalf of multiple clients, including one profoundly impacted by the error, Dickinson called for transparency about how the lab mistakes occurred and what measures are being implemented to prevent future errors. His appearance underscores the firm’s commitment to holding institutions accountable and seeking justice for those harmed. Read more.
Paul Dickinson’s Opinion Piece on Deadly Police Chases Appears in 3 Newspapers
April 29th, 2024: Attorney Paul Dickinson’s opinion piece on deadly police chases appeared in the “Raleigh News & Observer,” “The Charlotte Observer,” and “The Herald Sun.” Injuries resulting from police pursuits are increasing in North Carolina, but holding negligent officers accountable in court is very difficult. In this article, Dickinson discusses how stricter police pursuit policies can make a city safer without increasing crime. Read the editorial here.
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 no longer with firm.
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.
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