Other Appearances
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.
How Does a Triangle Lawyer Go From Getting Shot to Becoming a 60 Minutes Emmy Winner and Then Land at JSF??
March 12th, 2018: Farrin attorney Coleman Cowan, is not your stereotypical attorney. Coleman began his legal career in the Triangle. Was shot in Durham. Moved to NYC and became a 60 Minutes producer. A compelling storyteller, Coleman has won so many news story awards, it’s hard to keep track. Two Emmies and a Peabody are among them. Do yourself a favor. Read this News & Observer feature about a gunshot wound that helped launch a career in journalism that took Coleman to jungles, frozen mountaintops, gang territories, and unfriendly countries. Coleman’s story is Emmy material in itself.
Farrin Attorney Gary Jackson’s* Opinion on Class Action Lawsuits
January 19th, 2018: It is said, there are three sides to every story. Your side. My side. And the right side. Read senior litigation attorney, Gary Jackson’s, op ed in the Triangle Business Journal about Congressional action that would stymie consumer rights to class action compensation for the misdeeds of financial institutions, insurance companies, manufacturers and governmental entities, among others. Then decide for yourself whose side you are on. Attorney no longer with firm. *Of counsel
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.
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