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Timestamp: 2019-04-18 23:29:02+00:00

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John F. (Jay) Farraher, Jr.
Jay Farraher is a commercial litigator and founding member of the firm's Boston office. He is a skilled trial and appellate attorney with two decades of experience in state and federal courts throughout the United States. He concentrates his practice in the area of complex litigation, which includes contract litigation, general business and employment disputes, construction litigation, and franchise and partnership disputes. Jay also has a wide-range of experience representing developers, property owners, landlords and tenants in real estate disputes involving commercial leases, purchase and sales agreements, construction agreements, land use, and property valuation.
In addition to his litigation background, Jay has broad appellate experience. In 2010, he briefed and argued a case before the Supreme Court of the United States. He has represented clients in appellate matters before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and the Massachusetts and Connecticut appeals courts.
Affirmed judgment of dismissal in favor of wireless communication tower company for lack of personal jurisdiction. Matthews v. SBA, Inc., et al., __ Conn. App. __ (2014).
Affirmed summary judgment and denial of request for a relief from judgment on breach of contract claim. The Capability Group, Inc. v. American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., 658 F.3d 75 (1st Cir. 2011).
Argued whether the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act recognizes claims for "constructive" termination and nonrenewal. Mac’s Shell Services. Inc., v. Shell Oil Products Company, 559 U.S. 175 (2010).
Affirmed judgment in favor of claimants alleging violations of "open price" contract under Section 2-305 of Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code. Marcoux v. Shell Oil Products Co., LLC, 524 F.3d 33 (1st Cir. 2008).
Affirmed summary judgment in favor of commercial landlord on the basis that tenant did not timely exercise option to renew lease. Davis Investment Corp. v. Thayer Associates, 1999 WL 788440 (Mass. App. Div., Aug. 19, 1999).
Affirmed judgment in favor of ERISA governed health plan against major trucking company asserting "alter ego" theory of liability. Langone v. William Walsh, Inc., 101 F.3d 106 (1st Cir. 1996).
After a three day hearing, obtained an award enjoining former executives from working for a "competitor" in violation of non-compete agreement (2015).
Obtained favorable settlement in breach of supply agreement arbitration where claimant sought $60 million in damages (2015).
Obtained judgment for possession and unpaid rent on behalf of owner of commercial warehouse against national office supply chain store (2013).
Obtained judgment of dismissal on behalf of public company for lack of jurisdiction. Matthews v. SBA, Inc., et al., Connecticut Superior Court (2013).
Represented financial services company in response to claim of breach of contract seeking damages in excess of $3 million. Obtained summary judgment on client’s behalf on all counts. The Capability Group, Inc., v. American Express Travel Related Services Co., Inc., 706 F. Supp. 2d 146 (D. Mass., Feb. 12, 2010).
Obtained a multimillion-dollar jury verdict in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts in favor of franchisees who brought suit against multinational oil conglomerate under the Petroleum Marketing Practice Act and the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code. In Re. Shell Oil Products Company Dealer Franchise Litigation, MDL No. 1461 (2004).
Represented financial services company in lease arbitration matter to determine fair market rent. Obtained unanimous award in client’s favor.
Represented minority shareholders in fraud action against majority shareholders.
Obtained favorable settlement in tax appeal brought on behalf of Massachusetts manufacturer involving more than 20 properties.
Obtained summary judgment in favor of manufacturer of component parts utilized in connection with strategic weapons system in U.S. District Court for the District of Tennessee.
Resolved wrongful death suit brought against private school after filing motion for summary judgment.
Resolved wrongful death suit brought against national moving and storage company.

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