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Ken Soo’s areas of practice include public school law, employment law and civil litigation. He received his law degree with honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1991. During law school, he was a note editor for the North Carolina Law Review. Mr. Soo completed his bachelor’s degree in comparative area studies at Duke University. Mr. Soo’s first career was as a wire service and newspaper reporter in Ohio, North Carolina and Florida, including stints w...

David has over 40 years of trial and litigation experience trying cases throughout the North Carolina state and federal courts. He focuses his practice on complex civil litigation, with special emphasis on the defense and representation of clients in trucking and transportation, product liability and business litigation. David represents numerous national clients across North Carolina. He has also successfully represented his clients at the appellate level before the North Carolina Court of A...

3 Things to Know About Doug Berger: He served as Deputy Commissioner at the North Carolina Industrial Commission for 10 years. He was named to the “Best Lawyers” list for Workers’ Compensation Law by Best Lawyers , 2021-2026.* He served as a North Carolina State Senator for four terms. Douglas E. Berger is a Partner at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin and a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law . His approach to the law h...

Beth Ferebee Atkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Beth Ferebee practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Beth Ferebee Atkins since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Beth Ferebee Atkins is held by other lawyers.

3 Things to Know About Stan Abrams: He is the lead attorney for the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin’s eminent domain practice in North Carolina. He is a former Assistant Attorney General for the North Carolina Department of Justice who represented the North Carolina Department of Transportation. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.* Stan Abrams is lead attorney at the NC Eminent Domain Law Firm , a division of the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin . He is known throug...

Gavin Parsons is an experienced attorney representing many clients—from large corporations to local businesses and individuals—in high-stakes civil litigation in state and federal courts, including the North Carolina Business Court. Known for his practical, results-driven style, Gavin employs a strategic approach and creative thinking to deliver solutions clients need in a manner they appreciate. With a practice centered on both business and intellectual property litigation, Gavin...

Suzanne Walker is Of Counsel in Young Moore’s litigation group, where she focuses her practice on healthcare and long-term care litigation defense. She has nearly two decades of experience handling matters in state, federal, and appellate courts throughout North Carolina, including the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Suzanne routinely defends healthcare providers and long-term care facilities in medical malp...

Ann H. Smith is a Partner in the Raleigh/Durham office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Ms. Smith has practiced employment law since 1996 and has handled a wide variety of employment matters before federal and state courts and administrative agencies. Ms. Smith has represented and advised Fortune 250 companies as well as governmental entities. Ms. Smith’s litigation experience includes general employment law disputes involving claims pursuant to the ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and Title VII. Ms. Smith has al...

Stephanie Hutchins Autry has been a trial lawyer since 1987 and has focused her practice on eminent domain since 2000. Before joining Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog as a partner in 1995, Stephanie was a partner in the Raleigh office of an international law firm. Stephanie’s career has included dozens of successful jury and bench trials and reported appellate decisions. For the last 15 years, Stephanie has concentrated her practice exclusively in the area of eminent domain, representing p...

Anna Pulliam Cathcart is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Anna Pulliam practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Anna Pulliam Cathcart since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Anna Pulliam Cathcart is held by other lawyers.