Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Asheville.
Anna Hamrick
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Anna has been practicing law for more than 25 years. She is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law and concentrates her practice in the area of Workers' Compensation.
Anna first became licensed to practice law in Virginia in 1994, followed by Washington, D.C. in 1995. She has been practicing law in North Carolina since 1996.
Anna is included in the 2018-2022 editions of Best Lawyers In America® for Workers Compensation Law-Claimants and is on the list of North Carolina Super Lawyers® for 2015-2016, 2018-2022. She is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell®, the facilitator of a peer review rating process.
Anna is in her third term as North Carolina State Bar Councilor for Buncombe County and is a member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice and the North Carolina Bar Association. Anna previously served as president of the WNC Chapter of the N.C. Association of Women Attorneys and is a former North Carolina Bar Association's Medico-Legal Liason Committee member.
Overview
- George Washington University, J.D., graduated 1994
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., graduated 1991
- North Carolina, 1996
- Buncombe County Bar Association - Executive Committee 2000-2003
- Mountain Area Volunteers - Volunteer Attorney
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants -
- NCBA Medico-Legal Liaison Committee - Former Member
- North Carolina Bar Association - Workers' Compensation and Disability Advocacy Sections Member
- North Carolina State Bar - State Bar Councilor, Publications Editorial Board, Former Advisory Member
- WNC Chapter of the NC Association of Women Attorneys - Past President
- United States District Court
- Western District of North Carolina
- Middle District of North Carolina
- Eastern District of North Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- North Carolina, 1996
- Buncombe County Bar Association - Executive Committee 2000-2003
- Mountain Area Volunteers - Volunteer Attorney
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants -
- NCBA Medico-Legal Liaison Committee - Former Member
- North Carolina Bar Association - Workers' Compensation and Disability Advocacy Sections Member
- North Carolina State Bar - State Bar Councilor, Publications Editorial Board, Former Advisory Member
- WNC Chapter of the NC Association of Women Attorneys - Past President
- George Washington University, J.D., graduated 1994
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., graduated 1991
- United States District Court
- Western District of North Carolina
- Middle District of North Carolina
- Eastern District of North Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Asheville (2026)
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Asheville (2024)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Awards:
- Included on North Carolina Super Lawyers® list 2015-2016, 2018-2022
- Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell®
News & Media
Additional Information
- North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law
Anna is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law.
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