Monday, December 21, 2009

Law Offices of James Scott Farrin helps Duke Children’s Hospital

For the fourth consecutive year, employees from the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin were on hand to help make the Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center’s annual Teddy Bear Ball a rousing success. The 20th annual event raised more than $220,000 to support hospital programs.

Durham, NC (PRWEB) December 21, 2009 -- For the fourth consecutive year, employees from the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin were on hand to help make the Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center’s annual Teddy Bear Ball a rousing success. The 20th annual event raised more than $220,000 to support hospital programs.

Several James Scott Farrin employees donated their time setting up the decorations and the silent auction prior to the event.

“Helping people is what we do, both professionally and in our employees’ social service contributions,” says James S. Farrin, founder and president. “Since we are based in Durham and have many employees with children, contributing here was natural.”
Duke Children’s Hospital holds a special place in the heart of the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin. At six-weeks, Grace Sanchez was diagnosed with a heart defect that required open heart surgery. Both of Grace’s parents work at James Scott Farrin. The successful surgery was performed at Duke Children’s Hospital which treats more than 200 children with heart defects annually. James Scott Farrin’s support is one small way the firm can give back to this important part of the community.

“Helping people is what we do, both professionally and in our employees’ social service contributions,” says James S. Farrin, founder and president. “Since we are based in Durham and have many employees with children, contributing here was natural.”

The Teddy Bear Ball is one of the largest charity black-tie galas in the Triangle. It takes place yearly on the first Saturday in December. In addition to a wine tasting, a seated dinner and awards ceremony, the event includes both a silent and live auction, as well as dancing to a live orchestra. The 20th annual Teddy Bear Ball was held Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Durham Marriott Convention Center.

ABOUT THE FIRM

Founded: 1997 by James S. Farrin, Duke University School of Law, J.D. (1990) in Durham

Number of employees: Approximately 130, including 24 attorneys. Approximately 20 staff members are fluently bilingual, speaking English and Spanish.

Offices: 13 statewide, including Durham, Raleigh, Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Greenville, Goldsboro, Henderson, New Bern, Roanoke Rapids, Rocky Mount, Sanford, Wilson

Major practice areas: Personal Injury, Intellectual Property, Civil Rights, Social Security, Workers’ Compensation

Website: http://www.farrin.com

Presently leading one of the largest civil rights cases in United States history: In re Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation, Case No. 08-mc-0511 (PLF) (D.D.C.), which deals with the United States Department of Agriculture’s discrimination against African-American farmers.

The firm's many philanthropic pursuits include Duke Children's Hospital, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The firm has a matching-gift program wherein it matches an employee's philanthropic contributions.

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