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Overview

Jami Farris

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Jami Farris is a mediator and arbitrator who joined Miles Mediation in 2021. In her more than 20 years of private practice, all with Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, Jami has litigated diverse business disputes. She tries cases and handles appeals for plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts, and she arbitrates 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 advises and represents 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
  • Intellectual property disputes
  • Consumer claims
  • Motor Vehicle Act claims
  • Real estate development
  • Construction cases
  • Securities cases
  • Medical malpractice cases

Education

  • College of William and Mary, BA, English and Anthropology, 1993
    • Activities: Chi Omega Fraternity for Women; Study Abroad – South Africa (1991)
  • 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
    • Activities: Student Coordinator for UNC Law Pro Bono Program (1997-99); Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Participant

Admitted to Practice

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

Professional or Trade Affiliations

  • National Association of Dealer Counsel, Board of Directors, 2010-present, Vice President, 2019-present, Treasurer, 2017-2019; Member, 2006-present; Editor of Monthly Newsletter, 2014-present
  • Chief Justice William H. Bobbitt American Inn of Court, Member, 2000-present, President, 2006-2007
  • Mecklenburg County Bar, Local Rules Committee, 2007-2008

Honors and Awards

  • The Best Lawyers in America in Commercial Litigation, 2013-2021
  • Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow, 2019-present
  • North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, Leaders in the Law Honoree, 2017
  • N.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

  • YPO Southern 7 Chapter, North Carolina Spouse Chair, 2018-2020
  • Carolina Law Alumni Association, Board of Directors, 2011-2017
  • 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-present
  • The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium, Board of Trustees, 2017-present
  • Charlotte – Mecklenburg Public Art Commission, Counsel, 2004-present
  • Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Board of Visitors, 2010-present
  • Girl Scouts of America, Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont Council, Leader, 2016-present
  • Mint Museum Auxiliary, Member, 2015-present
  • First Presbyterian Church Gastonia, Deacon, 2015-2018; Personnel Committee, 2015-2018
  • Leadership Gaston, Class of 2012
  • Top of the Week Rotary Club, President, 2007-2008, Membership Chair, 2008-2009

Publications

  • .Auto, .Car, and .Cars – Dot Boom or Dot Bust?, Defender, National Association of Dealer Counsel Newsletter, February 2017
  • 10 Must-Haves in a Social Media Policy: Implementing a Policy that Dealerships Will Like, Defender, National Association of Dealer Counsel Newsletter, September 2011
  • The Legality of Assassination of Independent Terrorist Leaders, 24 North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation Reg. 669, 1999

Speaking Engagements

  • Dealers and DMS: Can’t Live With Them, Can’t Live Without Them, National Association of Dealer Counsel, Annual Meeting, 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: $200 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $133 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $100 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request

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.