PRACTICE AREAS: 10
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 18
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 10
BEST LAW FIRMS® AWARDS: 19

Firm Details

The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin includes more than 60 attorneys and over 150 professional staff members. Our team includes several NC Board Certified Attorneys in Workers' Compensation Law, along with a NC Board Certified Attorney in Social Security Law.

We work with individuals and families throughout North Carolina who have been injured and are seeking legal representation. Our approach emphasizes open communication, careful preparation, and responsive service at every stage of the legal process. Clients can expect their matters to be handled with attention, professionalism, and respect.

Our firm operates with a team-based structure and a strong work ethic, allowing attorneys and staff to address each case based on its specific facts and circumstances. Whether the matter involves a Raleigh head-on collision or a Durham motorcycle accident, we give each case the consideration it deserves.

Founded in 1997, the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin began with two employees and 30 clients, with a mission to help injured people seek compensation available under the law. Since that time, the firm has grown to more than 100 employees and has represented thousands of clients. Our attorneys have handled numerous North Carolina personal injury cases, including matters that have drawn media attention. We maintain an active accident injury litigation and trial practice and, when appropriate, pursue court proceedings to advocate on behalf of our clients.

PRACTICE AREAS: 10
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 18
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 10
BEST LAW FIRMS® AWARDS: 19
Workers' Compensation Attorney and Partner
Workers' Compensation Attorney and Partner
Personal Injury Attorney and Partner
Personal Injury Attorney and Partner
Workers' Compensation Attorney and Partner
Personal Injury Attorney and Partner
Personal Injury Attorney and Partner
Personal Injury Attorney and Partner
Eminent Domain Attorney and Partner
Personal Injury Attorney and Partner
VP of Administration
VP of Marketing
Personal Injury Attorney and Partner
Personal Injury Attorney and Partner
Personal Injury Attorney and Partner
Workers' Compensation Attorney and Shareholder
Social Security Disability Attorney and Partner
Workers' Compensation Attorney and Partner
Workers' Compensation Attorney and Partner
Workers Compensation Attorney and Partner
Workers Compensation Attorney and Partner
Personal Injury Attorney and Partner
Personal Injury Attorney and Partner
Litigation Attorney and Partner
Litigation Attorney and Partner
Litigation Attorney and Partner
Eminent Domain Attorney and Partner
Eminent Domain Attorney and Partner
Eminent Domain Attorney and Partner
President and CEO
Digital Marketing Director
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Workers' Compensation Attorney and Partner
Workers' Compensation Attorney and Partner
Personal Injury Attorney and Partner
Personal Injury Attorney and Partner
Workers' Compensation Attorney and Partner
Personal Injury Attorney and Partner
Personal Injury Attorney and Partner
Personal Injury Attorney and Partner
Eminent Domain Attorney and Partner
Personal Injury Attorney and Partner
VP of Administration
VP of Marketing
Personal Injury Attorney and Partner
Personal Injury Attorney and Partner
Personal Injury Attorney and Partner
Workers' Compensation Attorney and Shareholder
Social Security Disability Attorney and Partner
Workers' Compensation Attorney and Partner
Workers' Compensation Attorney and Partner
Workers Compensation Attorney and Partner
Workers Compensation Attorney and Partner
Personal Injury Attorney and Partner
Personal Injury Attorney and Partner
Litigation Attorney and Partner
Litigation Attorney and Partner
Litigation Attorney and Partner
Eminent Domain Attorney and Partner
Eminent Domain Attorney and Partner
Eminent Domain Attorney and Partner
President and CEO
Digital Marketing Director
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Awards & Focus

Top Listed state Awards
  • Top Listed in North Carolina in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs with 12 lawyers
  • Top Listed in North Carolina in Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants with 9 lawyers
Top Listed city Awards
  • Top Listed in Durham with 10 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Durham with 11 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Durham in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs with 9 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Durham in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs with 4 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Durham in Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants with 5 lawyers
Awards
  • Best Lawyers® "Best Lawyers" list, 17 years in a row
  • Best Lawyers® "Best Lawyers" list, 17 years in a row
  • Super Lawyers® "Super Lawyers" list, 19 years in a row
  • Super Lawyers® "Super Lawyers" list, 19 years in a row
  • Inc. - "Inc. 5000" fastest growing private companies
  • Inc. - "Inc. 5000" fastest growing private companies
  • Triangle Business Journal - "Best Places to Work"
  • Triangle Business Journal - "Best Places to Work"
  • US News & World Report - "Best Companies to Work For"
  • US News & World Report - "Best Companies to Work For"
  • Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firm” List, with a Tier 1 ranking for workers' compensation
  • Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firm” List, with a Tier 1 ranking for workers' compensation
  • "North Carolina Lawyers Weekly" and "South Carolina Lawyers Weekly" Honor Attorney and Firm Founder James S. Farrin with 2021 'Diversity & Inclusion Award'
  • "North Carolina Lawyers Weekly" and "South Carolina Lawyers Weekly" Honor Attorney and Firm Founder James S. Farrin with 2021 'Diversity & Inclusion Award'
  • James S. Farrin Named to Business North Carolina's "Power List"
  • James S. Farrin Named to Business North Carolina's "Power List"
Practice Areas
  • Appellate Practice
  • Civil Rights Law
  • Consumer Protection Law
  • Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Jurisdictions

Office Locations
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