Other Appearances
Downtown Durham Gets 20 Trees to Honor JSF 20th Year
January 11th, 2018: Farrin employees celebrated the firm’s 20th anniversary by gathering together in downtown Durham to plant 20 six-foot-tall Ginkgo trees on Burch Avenue. President and Founder, James S. Farrin, who planted the first tree, said, “These trees symbolize our roots in Durham and the growth we have enjoyed, as well as our commitment to a greener future.” Our firm is big on community advocacy and social change, you can read more about it here.
U.S. Marines Visit JSF to Join Forces With Toys for Tots
November 29th, 2017: The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin and Upcycle Legal joined forces to contribute toys and financial donations to the U.S. Marines’ Toys for Tots charity. Between the two companies, we have five former U.S. Marines, including Eric J. Sanchez, Gerald Jones, Marcial Harper, Rey Sosa, and Patrick McGollie. The Toys for Tots charity donates toys to less fortunate children in local communities to help them experience the joy of Christmas. Read more to see how the firm partnered with our Marine heroes to help local kids experience the joy of opening their very own Christmas gift.
The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Celebrates 20 Years Serving NC Personal Injury Clients
September 1st, 2017: On September 1st, 1997, the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin opened its first location in Durham. Triangle locals may remember the distinctive black and white “We Mean Business” TV commercials that launched the firm into the public eye. The firm experienced exponential growth and 10 years later led the charge in one of the largest civil-rights cases in U.S. history – a battle against the United States government, which resulted in a $1.25 billion1 settlement for more than 18,000 African American Farmers who had been discriminated against by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
James Scott Farrin Attorneys Again Land on “Best Lawyers in America” List*
August 17th, 2017: James Scott Farrin attorneys Hoyt Tessener, Barry Jennings, and Matthew Healey have been selected by their peers as a “Best Lawyer” and are listed in the 2018 “Best Lawyers in America” publication. Tessener received the designation for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. Healey and Jennings, both Workers’ Compensation attorneys, received the designation in the area of Workers’ Compensation – Claimants. These rankings recognize attorneys across the nation and are based on peer-reviews in which attorneys rank the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical and legal practice area. *For more information regarding the standards for inclusion, visit www.bestlawyers.com.
Attorney Ryan Bliss Now A Board-Certified Workers Compensation Specialist
January 13th, 2017: Ryan Bliss, attorney with the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, a Durham-based personal injury firm, was recently certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a board-certified specialist in worker’s compensation law. Board certification is the highest level of specialization lawyers are able to achieve in the legal industry in North Carolina. Less than 1% of lawyers licensed in NC are board certified workers’ compensation specialists, according to figures from the North Carolina State Bar Association.
James Scott Farrin Attorney Re-elected to National Social Security Advocacy Organization
November 17th, 2016: James Scott Farrin Social Security Disability Attorney Rick Fleming was re-elected to the Board of Directors of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) for a third term. Members elected him to represent the Fourth and D.C. Circuits. “The NOSSCR is a highly valuable organization that advocates to improve the disability determination and adjudication process. It has been my honor to serve alongside others in this worthwhile organization, and I look forward to rolling up my sleeves again this year in an effort to offer meaningful contributions to the organization and ultimately to the claimants who depend on us,” Fleming said.
*For information regarding the standards for inclusion for awards mentioned, visit www.bestlawyers.com, www.superlawyers.com, www.usnews.com, thenationaltriallawyers.org, nclawyersweekly.com, nbltop100.org, businessnc.com, and www.martindale.com.