Other Appearances
James S. Farrin Opines About a Huge, Yet Unrecognized, Crisis in Durham
May 21st, 2018: Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Founder and firm President, James S. Farrin, is passionate about advocacy – especially for those who may otherwise have little or no voice. When he learned about Durham’s disproportionate number of tenant evictions (many due to the gentrification of growing downtown Durham), the firm donated important seed money needed to help fund the Durham Eviction Diversion Program through the Duke Law School Civil Justice Clinic and Legal Aid of North Carolina. This program provides free legal assistance to low-income residents facing eviction, and it has already helped 80% of those represented. His advocacy efforts compelled him to write this thought provoking Herald Sun op ed, challenging other businesses, law firms, and individuals to get involved.
Charlotte School of Law Pays Pricey Lawyers to Fight Against Paying Student Compensation
May 21st, 2018: Over 200 former students of the defunct for-profit Charlotte School of Law (CSL) have turned to the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin to represent them in their fight against the school’s alleged “dishonest” and “misleading” practices, which enticed students to attend the school. Many are tens of thousands of dollars in federal student loan debt. All they want are fair damages for uprooting their very lives – and the lives of their families, in some cases. CSL refuses to compensate these students. And to fight them, they have hired some “high-faluting lawyers”. Farrin attorney Gary Jackson, who is leading our legal efforts against the school, wants to know how CSL can afford such a high level of representation while claiming there is no money to pay students back. Click here for more.
Charlotte School of Law Students Get “Slap in the Face” From Doe
May 17th, 2018: The for-profit Charlotte School of Law (CSL) was shuttered in 2017 after being put on probation and losing Department of Education (DOE) funding, leaving students floundering and with massive debt. Some are without jobs and scant prospects for a job in the legal field because of the school’s tarnished reputation. If that is not enough of a burden on these students, the DOE recently reduced its investigative staff from 12 to only 3. This is the team that investigates for-profit schools’ motives. Farrin attorney Gary Jackson calls this turn of events a “slap in the face” to the 200+ students we represent in individual lawsuits against the school. Read more here, if you can stomach it.
200 Attend 2nd Annual Farrin Earth Day Picnic at ATC
April 26th, 2018: The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin drew roughly 200 people to its 2nd annual Earth Day Picnic under the historic Lucky Strike Water Tower at ATC. Attorney, LaDonna Williams and paralegal, Jennifer Marko demonstrated how to upcycle plastic grocery bags by crocheting them into sleeping mats for the homeless. If guests donated a bag, they were treated to some Earth Day jokes courtesy of attorneys, Kenneth Bryan, Matthew Harbin, Michael Jordan, Susan Vanderweert, and Walt Wood. Tyler’s Taproom grilled out good ol’ fashioned picnic fare and many other food and drink vendors offered free samples. 14 environmentally-friendly organizations shared their initiatives and offered freebies. The Durham Bulls baseball team were also part of the event. Click here to find out what Wool E. Bull had to say about littering. (Hint: For a mascot that doesn’t talk, he sure is funny.)
Are You Leaving Money on the Table After a Car Accident? (Probably)
March 16th, 2018: When insurance pays you for car damages, chances are you’re not getting everything you’re owed. Farrin senior litigation attorney Hoyt Tessener sat down with ABC11 News to talk about diminished value claims – something you probably won’t find out about from your insurance company, but something they should reimburse you for. Read ABC11’s shocking report to find out how to try to get paid for diminished value. Attorney no longer with firm.
Teaching Expedia a Lesson
March 14th, 2018: When Expedia or any other travel site quotes a hotel room rate for a certain amount, you expect to pay that amount. That’s not what happened to one NC couple who is suing Expedia for misrepresenting their hotel room rate. The Charlotte Observer picked up this consumer justice story and sought the expertise of Farrin senior litigation attorney Gary Jackson, who has handled a number of consumer law cases. His thoughts? “I’m glad they’re fighting this…Markets like the travel industry have become so competitive. They push you as far as they think they can, and sometimes that’s over the line.” If you travel, (or if you just like a good atta boy story) you’ll want to read more here. Attorney no longer with firm.
*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.