Daniel R. Lehrer

Daniel Lehrer joined the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin in 2019 and focuses his practice on Workers’ Compensation Law for claimants. Based in Durham, North Carolina, Daniel represents injured employees throughout the state, helping them pursue benefits available under North Carolina workers’ compensation law. He is certified by the North Carolina State Bar in workers’ compensation law and devotes his practice exclusively to assisting workers injured on the job.

Daniel began his legal career by drafting Social Security Disability legal briefs for a national law firm in its Raleigh office. While working full time, he attended the evening program at North Carolina Central University School of Law during his first two years. In the final two years of law school, he expanded his experience by working as a paralegal at another firm, where he focused on workers’ compensation matters and gained hands-on exposure to representing injured employees.

After earning his law degree, Daniel joined that firm as a workers’ compensation attorney and spent several years guiding injured workers through the claims process. His work included investigating workplace injuries, communicating with employers and insurance carriers, and advocating for clients seeking medical care and wage replacement benefits. He later brought this experience and a strong background in negotiation to the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin.

Daniel chose a career in law because he believes access to justice matters and that individuals deserve guidance when navigating complex legal systems. He was drawn to workers’ compensation law because it allows him to be involved in every stage of a case, from initial investigation to settlement discussions and, when necessary, litigation before the North Carolina Industrial Commission. He remains focused on helping injured workers in Durham and across North Carolina pursue fair treatment from employers and insurance companies.