Boston Civil Litigation Attorneys
Farrah Law represents individuals and families in personal injury, wrongful death, and complex commercial litigation throughout Massachusetts and beyond. Lou and Al Farrah are well known and respected in the Merrimack Valley where they have represented numerous clients including those injured or killed in fires in Lawrence, motor vehicle accidents or as the result of premises defects. In addition, because of his deep knowledge and connection to Greater Lawrence and skill as a trial attorney, Albert Farrah was chosen by his peers as member of the Columbia Gas Class Action steering committee and Lou provided valuable assistance in carrying out the $143 Million class action settlement.
Latest From Farrah Law
Farrah Law has filed suit against Expedia and VRBO arising from a fatal fire at a short-term rental property in the Dominican Republic. The complaint alleges negligence and wrongful death stemming from the absence of working smoke detectors at the vacation rental.
Albert Farrah was appointed to the plaintiffs' steering committee in the consolidated class litigation arising from the 2018 Merrimack Valley gas explosions, which resulted in a $143 million class settlement.
Read Boston Globe coverageFarrah Law represented the Estate of Binland Lee, a Boston University student who died in a 2013 Allston apartment fire. The case was featured in the Boston Globe Spotlight Team's reporting on student housing fire safety.
Read Globe Spotlight CoverageDownload PDF ArticleFarrah Law represented Richard Nunez and the couple's three children following Rosanna Camilo's death at a Mattapan apartment complex. Albert Farrah asked the jury to award $29 million. The case settled confidentially during jury deliberations.
Read Boston Globe coverageAbout Farrah Law
"We take cases other firms won't try."
Farrah Law is a Boston civil litigation firm representing individuals, families, and businesses in cases where the stakes are high and the facts are complex. Albert Farrah has tried cases to verdict in state and federal courts for more than three decades.
Our practice spans personal injury and wrongful death, commercial and business litigation, and representation of religious and nonprofit organizations. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial. Our practice spans personal injury and wrongful death, commercial and business litigation, and representation of religious and nonprofit organizations. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial.
Meet the Attorneys
Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
Farrah Law represents individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic injuries or lost loved ones due to the negligence of others. We handle cases from investigation through trial.
Farrah Law represents individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic injuries or lost loved ones due to the negligence of others. We handle cases from investigation through trial.
Practice Areas
Representing TBI survivors and families in cases involving motor vehicle collisions, falls, and workplace accidents.
Claims against commercial carriers, trucking companies, and negligent drivers causing serious injury or death.
Representing families who have lost loved ones due to negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct.
Litigation arising from residential and commercial fires, building code violations, and landlord negligence.
Claims against property owners who failed to protect against foreseeable criminal activity.
Representing workers and bystanders injured on construction sites and in workplace accidents.
Representative Results
$3 Million
Pre-suit settlement for traumatic brain injury from a tractor-trailer collision.
$29 Million Requested
Rosanna Camilo wrongful death — settled confidentially during jury deliberations after a two-week trial.
Pending
Barahona fire litigation — Dominican Republic vacation rental wrongful death.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. A requested jury award is not a verdict or settlement. Confidential amounts are not disclosed.
Our Successes
Selected results in personal injury, wrongful death, and complex commercial litigation. Results described are representative, not predictive of future outcomes.
Settlement obtained before suit was filed for a traumatic brain injury arising from a collision with a tractor-trailer.
Represented Richard Nunez and the couple's three children following Rosanna Camilo's rape and murder at a Mattapan apartment complex. Albert Farrah asked the jury to award $29 million. The case settled on confidential terms during the second day of jury deliberations following a two-week trial.
Read Boston Globe coverageRepresented the Estate of Binland Lee, a Boston University student who died in a 2013 fire in an overcrowded Allston apartment building. The tragedy became a centerpiece of the Boston Globe Spotlight Team's reporting on student housing fire safety.
Read Globe Spotlight CoverageDownload PDF ArticleAlbert Farrah served on the plaintiffs' steering committee in the consolidated class litigation arising from the 2018 gas explosions. The litigation resulted in a $143 million class settlement.
Read Boston Globe coverageAchieved a multimillion-dollar wrongful death settlement in a dram shop action against a national restaurant chain.
Obtained a confidential settlement for the survivors of a 13-year-old girl struck and killed by an MBTA commuter train while trespassing on the tracks, resolving claims against the MBTA and an adjacent property owner.
Obtained a $1.3 million settlement arising from the death of a baby in a Boston fire.
Jury verdict arising from the death of a 78-year-old pedestrian struck by an automobile.
Obtained a confidential settlement for the wrongful death of an automobile passenger in a collision with a disabled car on a highway.
Settlement for the survivors of a 66-year-old pedestrian killed while crossing a street.
Settlement for injuries involving a broken leg sustained in a construction accident.
Settlement in a federal court action in Puerto Rico on behalf of the estate of a man killed by a dump truck.
Wrongful death recovery against a tractor-trailer driver despite the driver of the automobile in which the client was riding having pleaded guilty to speeding and lost his license.
Settlement on behalf of the estate of an 80-year-old man killed while riding a bicycle in Boston.
Settlement against an automobile repair shop in a wrongful death case alleging negligent brake repairs to a vehicle that struck and killed a pedestrian.
Substantial confidential six-figure settlement in an action involving a passenger killed by a bus.
Representing family members in litigation arising from a June 2026 fire in the Dominican Republic. The complaint alleges failures relating to smoke detectors and vacation-rental platform safety. Liability has not been determined.
Read about the pending case$742,000 judgment after jury verdict in the case of a 95-year-old woman who died after falling down the stairs in her apartment.
Confidential settlement in the case of a construction worker who fell to his death from the second floor of a building.
Confidential settlement in an action against a psychiatrist and nursing home in a case where a woman committed suicide, jumping from her bedroom window to her death.
Confidential settlement in a wrongful death action against a cardiologist who ordered a stress test for a woman two days after stent placement.
Following a 27-day jury trial against the Town of Rockport, a $3.7 million lost-profits verdict resulted in a judgment of approximately $7.3 million including interest.
Boston Globe coverage — April 21, 1996 (PDF)Successfully defended multimillion-dollar claims brought by the Boston Rent Equity Board against the owner of approximately 500,000 square feet of artists' loft space.
Successfully defended a $5 million securities fraud claim against an attorney and CPA.
Successfully resolved a multimillion-dollar partnership dispute involving several Boston commercial properties following a 17-day arbitration.
Obtained a $1.7 million jury verdict in litigation involving minority shareholders, family real estate partnerships and closely held businesses.
Successfully defended a claim by an architect for $1.3 million in additional fees against the developer of a new hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Successfully defended a $1 million counterclaim in a partnership dispute involving a Massachusetts CPA firm.
Secured the first plaintiff's verdict in the Massachusetts Business Litigation Session on behalf of an Asian-owned funeral home; judgment of $750,000.
Results described are representative, not predictive of future outcomes. Confidential settlement terms are not disclosed. A requested jury award is not a verdict or settlement amount. Allegations in pending cases have not been adjudicated.
Commercial & Business Litigation
Farrah Law represents business owners, companies, and professionals in commercial disputes where the financial and operational stakes can be substantial.
Business litigation requires more than legal argument. Effective representation begins with understanding the business relationship, the relevant records, the practical objectives, and the cost of each potential course of action.
Our work includes disputes over contracts, business ownership and management, commercial transactions, and claims requiring detailed financial or expert analysis. We pursue negotiated solutions when appropriate and prepare to try cases when necessary.
Types of matters
Disputes concerning contractual obligations, performance, losses, and alleged misconduct.
Contested ownership rights, management obligations, fiduciary duties, and business relationships.
Cases involving financial records, damages analysis, and expert testimony.
Litigation arising from property, development, commercial leases, and construction agreements.
Claims involving business and professional conduct, duties, and financial consequences.
Representation in court proceedings and commercial arbitration, from early assessment through resolution.
Representative Experience
$7.3 Million
Judgment after a jury verdict in a Rockport lost-profits dispute, including interest.
$1.7 Million
Business litigation jury verdict — the seventh largest Massachusetts verdict in 2013.
Additional Matters
Representative disputes include securities fraud defense, partnership arbitration, and international construction-related litigation.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Confidential settlement amounts are not disclosed. Allegations in pending matters have not been adjudicated.
Religious & Nonprofit Organizations
Farrah Law has represented religious institutions, cultural organizations, and nonprofits in litigation and dispute resolution for decades.
We understand the unique legal, governance, and reputational considerations that arise when faith communities and nonprofits face litigation. Our representation is discreet, strategic, and focused on protecting the organization's mission.
Featured Matter
Farrah Law represented the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center in significant litigation, achieving a favorable outcome that protected the organization's mission and assets.
Read about our representationHow We Can Help
Advising on leadership disputes, board conflicts, and organizational governance matters.
Representing religious and nonprofit organizations in property acquisition, disputes, and development.
Defending organizations against claims that threaten their mission, assets, and reputation.
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