Other Appearances
$62,000 Cy Pres Award Goes to North Carolina Justice Center Following Successful FDCPA Settlement by Attorneys at James Scott Farrin and Maginnis Law1
February 13th, 2020: The North Carolina Justice Center (NCJC) will receive $62,000 in funds that remain from a recent class action settlement related to alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Last year, attorneys at James Scott Farrin and Maginnis Law supervised two rounds of distribution to Class members after settling the case, but about $62,000 remained as a result of Class members not cashing the checks sent to them. Under the legal doctrine “cy pres,” a medieval French phrase meaning “as near as possible,” such a remainder can be directed to an organization that furthers a purpose similar to the purpose of that class action. The NCJC will use the ‘cy pres’ award to fund legal representation of indigent debtors in connection with bankruptcy and/or actions related to collections, and for other purposes that are related to the litigation brought by the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin and Maginnis Law. *Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its own merits. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
James Scott Farrin Attorney Kaitlyn Fudge Discusses Renters’ Rights
January 16th, 2020: North Carolina law entitles renters to safe homes, attorney Kaitlyn Fudge says. Some requirements of landlords include maintaining heating, air-conditioning, plumbing, and sanitary and electrical equipment. Read more.
Attorney Matt Healey Discusses Trench Collapse With WRAL
January 16th, 2020: Workers became trapped in a trench when it collapsed Wednesday, ultimately leading to the death of one worker. As an investigation begins into the accident, attorney Matt Healey offers his perspective. Read more.
Attorney Paul Dickinson Brings His Talent for Personal Litigation to the Team at James Scott Farrin
January 7th, 2020: Growing to meet the needs of injured North Carolinians, the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin have added J. Bryan Boyd and Emily Fertig to its personal injury department. Mr. Boyd’s and Ms. Fertig’s addition will bring the number of attorneys at the firm to more than 45 by 2020.
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.
*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.