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Matthew is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation law, which is his passion. He has been a critical member of the Workers’ Compensation Department at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin since joining in 2015. He has extensive experience litigating cases before the North Carolina Industrial Commission, which oversees Workers’ Compensation, and has represented his clients before the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, graduating with honors, and received his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude. From there, he joined one of the largest corporate defense firms in NC. He quickly grew restless, unhappy representing large corporations and insurance companies. He wanted to help and represent people, and pursued that passion into Workers’ Compensation law.

Since that decision, his goal has been “to become the best workers’ compensation attorney in North Carolina and to get the best results for my clients that I can,” and he has earned many accolades along the way.

Matthew represents clients with on-the-job injuries and occupational diseases, such as those arising from exposure to asbestos, as well as civil claims that result from a worker being injured by a negligent third party. He has developed a particular interest and focus on representing those with catastrophic injuries, such as spinal injuries, amputations, and traumatic brain injuries. These workers will need significant medical care for the rest of their lives, and Matthew battles to try to ensure they receive the care they need.

Every year since 2013, Matthew has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the annual Best Lawyers in America* list for Workers’ Compensation Law. He was named a workers’ compensation “Lawyer of the Year”* for Raleigh by Best Lawyers in America in 2015 and 2017. North Carolina Super Lawyers listed him as a “Rising Star”* from 2010–2013, and a “Super Lawyer”* from 2014–2016. He is a member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice and the North Carolina Bar Association.

HONORS/AWARDS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

“Best Lawyers”* for Workers’ Compensation law by Best Lawyers in America, 2013–2020

“Super Lawyer”* by North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine, 2014–2016

“Rising Star”* by North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine, 2010–2013

Raleigh Workers’ Compensation “Lawyer of the Year”* by Best Lawyers in America, 2015, 2017

*For more information regarding the standards for inclusion for Best Lawyers and Lawyer of the Year, visit www.bestlawyers.com. For more information regarding the standards for inclusion for Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, visit www.superlawyers.com.

Contact & Links
Locations
  • 5438 Wade Park Blvd
    Raleigh, NC 27607
  • 300 Ridgefield Court, Suite 309
    Asheville, NC 28806
  • 301 South McDowell Street, Suite 900
    Charlotte, NC 28204
  • 2915 Raeford Road, Suite 204
    Fayetteville, NC 28303
  • 1308 Wayne Memorial Drive, Suite B
    Goldsboro, NC 27534
  • 300 North Greene Street, Suite 850
    Greensboro, NC 27401
  • 702 Cromwell Drive, Suite G
    Greenville, NC 27858
  • 514 Dabney Drive, Suite 200
    Henderson, NC 27536
  • 1505 South Glenburnie Road, Unit P
    New Bern, NC 28562
  • 709 Julian R. Allsbrook Highway
    Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
  • 144 Woodbridge Court
    Rocky Mount, NC 27804
  • 703-B South Horner Boulevard
    Sanford, NC 27330
  • 2315 Airport Boulevard, Suite A
    Wilson, NC 27896
  • 301 North Main Street, Suite 2409-C
    Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Languages
  • English
Education
  • University of Georgia, J.D., magna cum laude, graduated 2002
  • University of Notre Dame, B.A. in Great Books, cum laude, graduated 1995
Bar Admissions
  • North Carolina, 2002
Affiliations
  • Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist, Board of Legal Specialization of the North Carolina State Bar -
  • North Carolina Advocates for Justice - Member
  • North Carolina Bar Association - Member

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Raleigh (2022)
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Raleigh (2017)
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Raleigh (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Awards:
  • “Best Lawyers”* for Workers’ Compensation law by Best Lawyers in America, 2013–2020
  • “Super Lawyer”* by North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine, 2014–2016
  • “Rising Star”* by North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine, 2010–2013
  • Raleigh Workers’ Compensation “Lawyer of the Year”* by Best Lawyers in America, 2015, 2017
  • *For more information regarding the standards for inclusion for Best Lawyers and Lawyer of the Year, visit www.bestlawyers.com. For more information regarding the standards for inclusion for Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, visit www.superlawyers.com.

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