Marjorie A. Farris has actively defended more than 50 class actions nationwide, mostly in the consumer fraud arena. Notably, she helped to secure the dismissal of an alleged nationwide annuity class action.

Ms. Farris focuses on complex business litigation and products liability and general liability defense work. She is Kentucky products and general liability counsel for Dana Corporation.

Recent Assignments

• Primary drafter of brief and participated in oral argument in defeating motion for nationwide class certification in Washington state.

• Successfully defended a complex business litigation case involving dispute over sale of a business seeking millions of dollars in compensatory and punitive damages.

• Successfully defended breach of contract claim and pursued counterclaim for contract damages in dispute between two business entities for component parts.

Recent Speaking Engagements and Publications

• Author, Kentucky section in the ABA's publication Survey of State Class Action Law (included in Newberg on Class Actions) 1999-present

• "Introduction to Employment Law Class Actions," co-author and presenter, Louisville Bar Association, Nov. 14, 2002

• "Navigating the Class Action Maze," co-author and presenter, Louisville Bar Association, Dec. 4, 2001

Before Stites & Harbison

When it came to her law career, Ms. Farris was single-minded. "I knew I wanted to be a litigator from the very beginning."

More than Stites & Harbison

Ms. Farris coordinates the firm's Volunteer Lawyer Program for the Center for Women & Families, which provides pro bono legal counsel for victims of domestic violence at EPO hearings. She's also a member of the Actor's Theatre of Louisville Development Board. She's a graduate of Ignite Louisville, a 6-month leadership development course for young professionals.

Besides Stites & Harbison

Ms. Farris enjoys golf, travel, reading, attending college sporting events and spending time with family and friends, especially her two nephews.