A Southern California, native, Justin Farar is a seasoned litigator with large firm experience. Prior to joining Farar & Lewis LLP, Mr. Farar practiced at O’Melveny & Myers, LLP, and clerked for the Honorable Kim McLane Wardlaw on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Farar served as a Commissioner to the Los Angeles Convention and Exhibition Authority.
Mr. Farar is also an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California Gould Law School.
Areas of Practice
Litigation Percentage
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- California, 2000
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 2000
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2000
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2010
Education
- University of Southern California Law School, Los Angeles, California
- Honors: Order of the Coif
- Law Review: USC Law Review, Articles Editor, 1998 – 2000
- University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California
Classes/Seminars
- USC California Law School Faculty, Adjunct Professor, 2011 – 2014
Honors and Awards
- Million Dollar Advocates, 2010 – 2015
- Lead Counsel Rated, 2013 – 2015
Professional Associations and Memberships
- American Association of Justice, 2008 – Present
- American Bar Association, 2008 – Present
Past Employment Positions
- O’Melveny & Myers, Associate, 1999 – 2005
- Chambers of Kim McLane Wardlaw Ninth Circuit , Law Clerk, 1999 – 2000
Pro Bono Activities
- Legal Aid Foundation , 2002 – 2003
Languages
- English (Primary)
- Spanish
Fraternities/Sororities