Other Appearances
James Scott Farrin Attorney Doug Berger Brands Interpretation of North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law ‘Irrational’
December 27th, 2019: In the state of North Carolina, employers and insurers can avoid paying injured employees workers’ compensation if their injury occurred while doing their normal job. The North Carolina workers’ compensation statute is described as “one of the harshest in the nation” by the News & Observer. Read more.
Attorney Paul Dickinson Brings His Talent for Personal Litigation to the Team at James Scott Farrin
December 18th, 2019: The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin welcome Attorney Paul Dickinson to their Charlotte office. With more than 30 years of experience, Paul has tried cases in federal and state court, and won multiple cases worth a million dollars or more,1 and was one of the attorneys who represented Iraqi families in the infamous Blackwater wrongful death case. He received his J.D. from the respected South Texas College of Law, and is admitted to practice before North Carolina’s state courts and Federal District Courts as well as the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia.
Helping Those in Need Comes Naturally to the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin
December 3rd, 2019: At the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, our goal of helping others isn’t limited to the courtroom. The employees in our 15 offices throughout North Carolina donate their time, money, and skills year-round to causes close to their hearts, including ending homelessness, fighting illiteracy, and feeding the poor. Our offices supported charities like Backpack Beginnings, Humane Society, RAIN, Second Harvest Food Bank, and Earth’s Angels, just to name a few. We are honored to be part of the community, and we strive to affect positive change wherever we can.
James Scott Farrin Named to 2020 Edition of "U.S. News – Best Lawyers" 'Best Law Firms' List*
November 14th, 2019: This year, the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin have been ranked Tier 1 in the Raleigh metropolitan area for Workers’ Compensation Law, Tier 2 in Personal Injury Litigation, and Tier 3 for Product Liability Litigation by “U.S. News – Best Lawyers.” The firm was eligible for recognition after Senior Litigation Attorney and Shareholder Hoyt Tessener, NC Board Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist and Shareholder Barry Jennings, Litigation Attorney Gary Jackson, and NC Board Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist Matthew Healey, were listed in the 2020 edition of “Best Lawyers in America.” As stated in a press release from “U.S. News – Best Lawyers,” the ranked firms “are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.” *For more information about the standards of inclusion visit bestlawfirms.usnews.com.
NC Advocates for Justice Decorates Four James Scott Farrin Attorneys With Award for Outstanding Service
November 7th, 2019: Four attorneys from the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin received the Order of Service award from North Carolina Advocates for Justice for the 2019-2019 fiscal year. Rick Fleming, Matthew Harbin, Anabel Rosa, and J. Gabe Talton all demonstrated extraordinary dedication to others that serves as an example for us all. The NCAJ doesn’t give this award lightly, reserving it for those who go above and beyond, and use their skills selflessly to help others.
Farrin Latino Outreach Committee Connects With Hundreds of People at Fiesta 2019 in Winston-Salem
October 17th, 2019: The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin was an “Especial Sponsor” of the 27th annual Fiesta on Sept. 14, 2019. The firm’s Latino Outreach Committee had a booth at the event. They took the opportunity to answer general questions visitors had about JSF as they celebrated the Hispanic and Lantinx community. Of the firm’s 200 employees, about a quarter are of Hispanic/Latinx origin, and even more speak Spanish. The committee’s goal is to inform, educate, and connect the community to the various legal practice areas of the 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.