John Booth Farese
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Oxford, Mississippi
Farese, Farese, & Farese, P.A.
Practice areas: Personal Injury, General Litigation, Products Liability; view more
Licensed in Mississippi since: 1969
Education: The University of Mississippi School of Law
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John Booth Farese has established himself as a distinguished attorney renowned for his versatility in the field of law. As an accomplished senior attorney at Farese, Farese, & Farese, P.A., located in Oxford, Mississippi, his practice spans various legal domains. He focuses on criminal defense law, personal injury law and civil litigation and serves clients across North Mississippi and West Tennessee. His remarkable skill in achieving favorable verdicts and settlements for clients, as well as in legal cases, has further bolstered his reputation.
A graduate of Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, Mr. Farese earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1966. In 1969, he obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law in Oxford, Mississippi. He was admitted to practice law in Mississippi in the same year, followed by his admission to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Deeply engaged in the legal community, Mr. Farese has actively been a part of several esteemed organizations, such as the Governor's Commission on Crime and Delinquency, the Mississippi Bar Association and the American Association for Justice, among others. Beyond his legal prowess, he demonstrates a strong commitment to his local community, investing substantial time and resources to drive positive change.
With a legacy spanning over five decades, Mr. Farese's expertise is fortified by his military service in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1963 to 1969, where he cultivated essential skills in discipline and leadership. Transitioning into law, he initially represented Benton County and further contributed to legal matters involving the Benton County Board of Education and various Mississippi towns, leaving an enduring legal impact.
Mr. Farese often engages in speaking at seminars and events conducted by legal associations for public awareness or educational purposes. He is also rated "Very Good" on Avvo, a testament to his legal acumen and client dedication.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, General Litigation, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Dram Shop Laws, Litigation, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Restraining Order, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 80% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% General Litigation
- 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1969, Mississippi
Professional Webpage: http://www.fareselaw.com/Bio/JohnFarese.asp
Bar / Professional Activity
- Tennessee
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Arkansas, 1979
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Mississippi, 1969
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Mississippi
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Alabama
- U.S. District Court Western District of Tennessee
- Governor's Commission on Crime and Delinquency, Chairman, 1976 to 1978
- Mississippi Bar Association, Member, 1969
- Third Circuit Bar Association, Past President
- Federal Bar Association, Member
- Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit, Member
- Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association, Member, Board of Governors, 1980
- Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association, Member, Committee on Products Liability
- American Association for Justice, Member
- National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member
- Mississippi Prosecutors Association, Member, 1972 to 1980
- Mississippi Prosecutors Association, Member, Executive Committee, 1976 to 1979
- Mississippi Security and Privacy Commission, Member, 1976 to 1976
- Mississippi Criminal Justice Standards and Goals Commission, Member, 1975 to 1976
- Mississippi Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
- National District Attorneys Association, Member, 1972 to 1980
- American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Member, 1969
- American Bar Association, Criminal Law Section, Member, 1969 to 1977
- Attorneys Information Exchange Group (AIEG), Member
- Lamar Society of International Law, Member
- Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association, Past Member, Board of Governors
- Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association, Past Member, Products Liability Committee
- Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association, Past Chairman, Technology Committee
- National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Past Member
- Mississippi Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Past Member
- Lamar Society of International Law, Past Member
- Benton County Board of Supervisors, Attorney, 1981
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- In the last ten years I have settled multiple cases in excess of $1,000,000. Due to confidentiality of these settlements, I cannot divulge the detailed case information., 2014
- Kroger v. Moore, 800 F. Supp. 429 - A $20,625,000 verdict in U. S. District Court for Northern District of Mississippi, and numerous other cases settled for amounts more than $1,000,000.
Representative Clients
- Benton County Board of Supervisors, Ashland, Mississippi
- Town of Ashland, Mississippi
- Torque Converters, Inc., Ashland, Mississippi
- Gentry Gallery, Inc., Ripley, Mississippi
- First National Bank of Ashland, Mississippi
- Contract Fabricators, Inc., Holly Springs, Mississippi
Pro bono / Community Service
- Create Foundation, Member
Educational Background
- B.A. in Psychology, Rhodes College, Memphis, Tennessee, 1966
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Presentation of Interaction Between Plaintiff's Attorney and The Paralegal, Mississippi Bar Association: MALA (June 1997)
- Improving Our Reputation and Giving Back to the Community, Mississippi Association for Justice Memphis Seminar, 05/09/2008 to 05/09/2008
- A Workshop on Practical Ideas and Tips How to Be a Better Lawyer and Make More Money with Less Stress, UM Continuing Legal Education Spring Seminar, 04/25/2008 to 04/25/2008.
- How to Make More Money, Improve Your Image and Reduce Stress, UM Law Alumni CLE, 04/13/2007 to 04/13/2007
- How to Try a Wreck Case, Effective Use of Technology in the Courtroom, University of Mississippi Center for Continuing Legal Education, 06/30/2006 to 06/30/2006
- Demonstrative Evidence, Memphis Bar Association
- Explaining UM Coverage and Stacking of Insurance, and Ethical Considerations for the Auto Litigator, Auto Torts Seminar - Biloxi, Mississippi (1995)
- Illegal Practice of Law, Mississippi Association of Legal Assistants (June 1996)
- Auto Torts Seminar: Client Intake, Pretrial Investigation, Filing the Complaint, Motion Practice, Plaintiff's Case in Chief, What Should I save For Rebuttal, UMBI Insurance Update - Biloxi, Mississippi (June 1996)
- The Litigator's Toolbox: Multi-Medial Presentation of Evidence, University of Mississippi Center for Continuing Legal Education, and the Mississippi Judicial College - Jackson Mississippi (September 2006)
- New Technology in Preparing and Trying Crashworthiness Cases, AIEG Auto Focus - Phoenix Arizona (October 1996)
- Multi-Media Trial Presentation System, University of Mississippi Center for Continuing Legal Education Technology Solutions - Mississippi (1997)
- Use Caution While Handling a (Hired) Gun - Techniques for Direct and Cross Examination of Experts, Mississippi Bar Association - Summer School for Lawyers (2005)
- Tort Law Update: Handling an Automobile Claim and Check List for Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Coverage, Update, Jackson, Mississippi (June 1997)
- Litigating With Facts, Mississippi Professional Investigators Association - Tupelo, MS (May 2008)
- Preparing For a Computer Trial and A Comprehensive Look at Courtroom Technology, Tennessee Bar Seminar - Cozumel, Mexico, 11/25/2000 to 11/26/2000
- Trial Skills, on subject of Computer-Generated Evidence & Simulations; Admissibility Issues; and Presenting Paperless Evidence, The University of Mississippi Continuing Legal Education Seminar - Tunica, MS, 02/23/2001 to 02/23/2001.
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Sigma Nu Fraternity, Member
Honors
- Lawyer Citizenship Award, The Mississippi Bar Association, 2012
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2025
