Other Appearances
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.
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.
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. *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.
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