Overview

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

A North Carolina Personal Injury Lawyer Who is Ready to Lend a Hand

Our legal team can assist North Carolina families and individuals by providing representation for victims of personal injuries. We provide experience and expertise for clients. Most of all, we provide peace of mind. When you decide to hire the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, you can rest easy knowing you have a personal injury lawyer in North Carolina who will work tirelessly for you.

Our practice areas include:

You Can Depend on a Growing North Carolina Law Firm

We have years of experience and a hard-working, dedicated team of lawyers committed to fighting for results - one client at a time. This approach enables us to try and do everything we can for our clients, case after case, no matter if it’s a Raleigh head-on car accident or a Durham motorcycle accident. Every case counts here.

The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin was founded in 1997 to help injured people receive the compensation the law provides. The firm has since grown from the two employees and 30 clients we started with to over 100 employees and thousands of clients. We have been involved in several high profile North Carolina personal injury cases that have been covered by the media. We have an active accident injury litigation and trial practice. We have the experience, ability and commitment to take a client's case to court, or wherever necessary, to seek justice on their behalf.

Founded:
1997
Size:
61
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Practice Areas:
10
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
18

Rankings

Regional

Charlotte

Tier
2
Charlotte
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Tier
3
Charlotte
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Raleigh

Tier
1
Raleigh
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Tier
1
Raleigh
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Raleigh
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Tier
1
Raleigh
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Firm Leadership

Rankings

Regional

Charlotte

Tier
2
Charlotte
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Tier
3
Charlotte
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Raleigh

Tier
1
Raleigh
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Tier
1
Raleigh
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Raleigh
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Tier
1
Raleigh
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Tier
3
Raleigh
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
3
Raleigh
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Tier
3
Raleigh
Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Triad

Tier
2
Triad
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants

Practice Areas

Law Offices of James Scott Farrin has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 7 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these 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

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Law Offices of James Scott Farrin proudly has 18 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Firm News

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June 6, 2024
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly" Selects NC Eminent Domain Law Firm Lead Attorney Stan Abrams for 2024 'Icons' List
Read Article North Carolina Lawyers Weekly" Selects NC Eminent Domain Law Firm Lead Attorney Stan Abrams for 2024 'Icons' List
June 3, 2024
James Scott Farrin Expands Personal Injury Team with Attorney Andréa Morelos
Read Article James Scott Farrin Expands Personal Injury Team with Attorney Andréa Morelos
May 30, 2024
James Scott Farrin Adds Personal Injury Attorney Andrew Haynes to Roster
Read Article James Scott Farrin Adds Personal Injury Attorney Andrew Haynes to Roster
May 24, 2024
James Scott Farrin Expands Team With Addition of Leah Parady, Former U.S. Liaison to NATO
Read Article James Scott Farrin Expands Team With Addition of Leah Parady, Former U.S. Liaison to NATO
April 29, 2024
NC lawyer: Our laws on police chases aren’t tough enough. People are dying. | Opinion Read more at: https://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/article288007450.html#storylink=cpy
Read Article NC lawyer: Our laws on police chases aren’t tough enough. People are dying. | Opinion Read more at: https://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/article288007450.html#storylink=cpy
April 18, 2024
James Scott Farrin Attorney Daniel Bello Elected to Board of Directors for Hispanic/ Latino Legal Issues Committee
Read Article James Scott Farrin Attorney Daniel Bello Elected to Board of Directors for Hispanic/ Latino Legal Issues Committee
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Awards

Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Law Offices of James Scott Farrin has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Law Offices of James Scott Farrin continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Best Lawyers® "Best Lawyers" list, 17 years in a row
Super Lawyers® "Super Lawyers" list, 19 years in a row
Inc. - "Inc. 5000" fastest growing private companies
Triangle Business Journal - "Best Places to Work"
US News & World Report - "Best Companies to Work For"
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'

Offices & Contacts

Durham, NC
555 South Mangum Street, Suite 800
Durham, NC 27701
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Asheville, NC
Charlotte, NC
301 South McDowell Street, Suite 900
Charlotte, NC 28204
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Fayetteville, NC
Goldsboro, NC
1308 Wayne Memorial Drive, Suite B
Goldsboro, NC 27534
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Greensboro, NC
300 North Greene Street, Suite 850
Greensboro, NC 27401
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Greenville, NC
Henderson, NC
New Bern, NC
1505 South Glenburnie Road, Unit P
New Bern, NC 28562
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Roanoke Rapids, NC
Rocky Mount, NC
Sanford, NC
Wilson, NC
Winston-Salem, NC
301 North Main Street, Suite 2409-C
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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Greenville, SC
Lisa Hicks
Digital Marketing Director

Significant Matters

  • We recovered over $225 million in gross for over 5,000 clients in 2023.
  • We have recovered over $1.8 billion in gross for over 65,000 clients since 1997. And counting.
  • These numbers don’t include the $1.25 billion we helped recover against the U.S. government for 18,400 claimants in a historic class action case.
  • We’ve done this because we have lots of quality professionals. Over 60 attorneys. Over 200 staff. 10 attorneys North Carolina State Bar board certified in their fields.

*Disclaimer: Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its own merits. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Re Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation, the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin led a team of firms to recover $1.25 billion for African-American farmers from the U. S. government for discrimination.

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