Jami Farris

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Overview

Jami Farris is a mediator, arbitrator, and attorney who joined Miles Mediation in 2021. She mediates and arbitrates commercial cases including construction, contract, and licensing and franchise matters.

In her more than 24 years of private practice, all with Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, Jami litigated diverse business disputes. She tried cases and handled appeals for plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts, and she arbitrated before the American Arbitration Association, the National Arbitration Forum, and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. She is certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission (NCDRC) as a Superior Court mediator.

Jami regularly advised and represented clients on a wide range of issues that include:

Breach of contract claims
Tort actions arising out of business relationships
Internet domain name disputes
Social media issues
License terminations
Distributor issues
Intellectual property disputes
Consumer claims
Motor Vehicle Act claims
Real estate development
Construction cases
Securities cases
Medical malpractice cases

Education

University of North Carolina School of Law, 1999, with honors
- Honors: James E. and Carolyn B. Davis Society; North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation, articles editor, 1998-1999; North Carolina State Bar Pro Bono Public Service Award, 1999
College of William and Mary, BA, English and Anthropology, 1993
- Activities: Chi Omega Fraternity for Women; Study Abroad – South Africa (1991)

Admitted to Practice

State Bar of North Carolina, 1999
United States Supreme Court, 2011
S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, 2004
S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 2007
S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 2001
S. Court of Federal Claims, 1999
S. Court for the Western District of North Carolina, 1999
S. Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, 2002
S. Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, 2001

Professional or Trade Affiliations

National Association of Dealer Counsel, Board of Directors, 2010-present, immediate past president, 2023 – present, president, 2021-2023, vice president, 2019-2021, treasurer, 2017-2019; member, 2006-present; editor of monthly newsletter, 2014-2021
Chief Justice William H. Bobbitt American Inn of Court, member, 2000-2010, president, 2006-2007
Mecklenburg County Bar, Local Rules Committee, 2007-2008

Honors and Awards

The Best Lawyers in America in Commercial Litigation, 2013-2025
Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow, 2019-2024
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, Leaders in the Law Honoree, 2017
C. Pro Bono Honor Society, 2017
Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ in Litigation; Commercial Law; Construction Law; Alternative Dispute Resolution
Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award, Legal Services of Southern Piedmont, 2012
Charlotte Business Journal‘s 40 Under 40, 2010
Business North Carolina magazine’s “Legal Elite” Young Guns, 2009
North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2009

Community Involvement

Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium, Board of Trustees, 2017-present; vice president, 2023-2024; president, present
McColl Center, vice president, 2024-present; governance chair, 2023-present; Board of Directors, 2021-present
Blumenthal Arts, Board of Directors, 2024-present
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, immediate past chair, 2016-2017; board chair, 2013-2016; Human Resources Committee chair, 2011-2012; Board of Directors, 2006-2017; Advisory Committee, 2018-2021
Girl Scouts of America, Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont Council, leader, 2016-present
Charlotte – Mecklenburg Public Art Commission, counsel, 2004-2023
Mint Museum Auxiliary, member, 2015-2021
YPO Southern 7 Chapter, North Carolina spouse chair, 2018-2020
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Board of Visitors, 2010-2022
First Presbyterian Church Gastonia, deacon, 2015-2018; Personnel Committee, 2015-2018, 2022-present; elder, 2022-present
Carolina Law Alumni Association, Board of Directors, 2011-2017
Leadership Gaston, class of 2012
Top of the Week Rotary Club, president, 2007-2008, membership chair, 2008-2009

Speaking Engagements

“Winning Mediation Strategies for the Trial Lawyer and In-House Counsel,” National Association of Dealer Counsel, 18th Annual Member Conference, April 2022
“Dealers and DMS: Can’t Live with Them, Can’t Live without Them,” National Association of Dealer Counsel, 13th Annual Member Conference, April 2017
“DMV and the Attorney General: Cracking Down,” N.C. Automobile Dealers Association Legal Seminar, October 17, 2017
“Legal Trends & Best Practices for Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities,” Long Term Care Facility Conference, February 2014
“Under the Hood – Service Department Legal Issues: Loaner Contracts and Repair Orders,” National Association of Dealer Counsel, Fall Conference, October 2013
“Social Media and the Law, National Association of Dealer Counsel,” 8th Annual Member Conference, April 2012
“Domain Disputes and Social Media: Protection Required, National Association of Dealer Counsel,” 7th Annual Member Conference, April 2011

Rates and Fees

Rates - Jami Farris

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Charlotte Rates
2 Party Case: $250 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $166 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $125 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request
Arbitration Hourly Rate: $350

Travel time and expenses, including meals and lodging, billed separately and split equally among the parties at the Neutral's hourly rate.
Pre/Post Consultation & Document Review: Hourly Mediation/Arbitration Rate

Mediation /Arbitration Admin Fees
Charlotte Mediation Admin Fee - $200 per party
Arbitration Commencement And Administration Fee: $1500 per party

MEDIATION CANCELLATION POLICY

Mediations cancelled within 10 days of the mediation will be charged a cancellation fee of $500. However, mediations cancelled, rescheduled or settled within 24 hours of the mediation will be charged 4 hrs. of the Neutral's hourly rate . Cancellation fees shall be sent to the cancelling party unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.

ARBITRATION FEE PAYMENT POLICY

Arbitration Commencement and Administrative Fee is $1500.00 per party, per arbitrator. At the commencement of arbitration, each party will be invoiced $1500.00. This fee is refundable minus $500.00 per party until the initial case management order has been issued. All arbitration related invoices are due upon receipt.

ARBITRATION CANCELLATION POLICY

If a single-day Arbitration Hearing scheduled on the merits of the case cancels or reschedules within 15 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 4 hours of the Arbitrator’s hourly rate. However, if the single-day Arbitration Hearing cancels or reschedules within 2 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 8 hours of the Arbitrator’s hourly rate.

If a multi-day Arbitration Hearing scheduled on the merits of the case cancels or reschedules within 28 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 4 hours of the Arbitrator's hourly rate for each day reserved for the hearing. However, if the multi-day Arbitration Hearing cancels or reschedules within 7 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 8 hours of the Arbitrator's hourly rate for each day reserved for the hearing.

Issuance of the Final Arbitration Order/Award

Arbitration Awards/Orders will not be issued to either party until Miles has received full payment for all fees and expenses associated with the arbitration.