33 James Scott Farrin Attorneys Recognized by "Best Lawyers in America" in 2026 Edition
The 2026 "Best Lawyers" lists highlight the top 5% of U.S. attorneys.*
DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is proud to announce that 33 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion on the "Best Lawyers in America" 2026 'Best Lawyers' and 'Ones to Watch' lists.*
This recognition underscores the firm's continued commitment to advocating for justice and delivering results for people across North and South Carolina.
The following James Scott Farrin attorneys were named to the 2026 'Best Lawyers' list in their respective practice areas:
- Stanley Glenn Abrams: Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Douglas E. Berger: Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
- Ryan Bliss: Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
- Jason Campbell: Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Coleman Cowan: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Paul R. Dickinson, Jr.: Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Rick Fleming: Appellate Practice
- Matt Harbin: Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
- Matthew S. Healey: Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants; Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
- Gary W. Jackson:** Litigation - Insurance; Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Michael Jordan: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Daniel R. Lehrer: Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
- Elizabeth P. Ligon: Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
- Kevin Mahoney: Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Ali Overby: Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
- Michael Roessler: Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
- Jennifer Taylor: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Susan Vanderweert: Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
- Tom Wilmoth: Consumer Protection Law
The 'Ones to Watch' category highlights outstanding attorneys who have typically been in private practice for fewer than 10 years. The following James Scott Farrin attorneys were among those recognized for 2026:
- Rosa Antunez Boatwright: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Nichad Davis: Civil Rights Law; Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Catherine E. Elbakidze: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Kaitlyn Fudge: Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- W. Andrew Haynes: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- David Krogh: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Brian Lagesse: Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Hannah Lee Lavender: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Preston W. Lesley: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Valentina Mejia: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Leah Parady: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
- Irena Pia: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Alexandria Tuttle: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
"These awards reflect the dedication, skill, and compassion of our attorneys and underscore our firm's mission to fight for justice for our clients," said James S. Farrin, President and Founder of the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin.
ABOUT THE LAW OFFICES OF JAMES SCOTT FARRIN
The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is one of the largest personal injury firms in North Carolina and has helped over 73,000 injured people since 1997. Operating from 14 offices in NC and one in SC, many of the firm's 60+ accomplished attorneys are recognized professionals in their fields. The firm focuses on providing quality legal services to as many people as possible in the following practice areas: personal injury, car accidents, workers' compensation, whistleblowing, defective products, eminent domain, mass torts, class actions, and Social Security Disability.
Contact Information:
David Chamberlin
555 S. Mangum Street
Suite 800
Durham, NC 27701
1-866-900-7078
https://www.farrin.com
Offices in Durham (main), Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, NC, and Greenville,
SC. Attorney Michael Shepherd: 555 S. Mangum Street, Suite 800, Durham, NC
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