Other Appearances
Attorney Matt Harbin Argues for Workers’ Compensation Rights for Healthcare Workers
April 9th, 2020: Workers’ compensation attorney Matt Harbin describes the lack of protection healthcare workers face during the pandemic in this op-ed. He calls for the North Carolina state legislature to deem Covid-19 a listed provision so that those who are at an increased risk of contracting it on the job can be protected. Read more.
Attorney Matt Harbin Discusses Workers’ Rights During the Covid-19 Pandemic
April 3rd, 2020: James Scott Farrin attorney Matt Harbin spoke to ABC11 about various workers’ rights pertaining to the pandemic. He encourages North Carolina workers to look into the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which may qualify some workers for paid leave. Read more.
Matt Harbin Answers the Question “Can You Claim Workers’ Compensation if You Were Exposed to Coronavirus on the Job?”
April 2nd, 2020: While workplaces make adjustments due to the Covid-19 pandemic, some employees are wondering if they are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for contracting the virus at work. James Scott Farrin attorney Matt Harbin says that while there is not yet a black and white answer to this question, certain healthcare workers are at a greater risk of being exposed to Covid and may be entitled to protection as such. Read more.
Attorney Matt Harbin Discusses Unemployment Benefits for Self-Employed Individuals
March 25th, 2020: As unemployment rates rise during the Covid-19 pandemic, self-employed and contract workers are wondering if they are entitled to unemployment benefits. The unfortunate answer, according to attorney Matt Harbin, is no. He says that there “is not a clear fix for [these workers].”Read more.
James Scott Farrin Welcomes Personal Injury Attorney Emily Fertig
March 12th, 2020: We are proud to announce that personal injury attorney, Rosa Antunez Boatwright, was elected to the Diamante Arts & Cultural Center Board of Directors in recognition for her passionate advocacy for and contributions to the Hispanic/Latino community. Her community and cultural involvement are well-known around the office. Congratulations, Rosa!
$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.
*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.