In the News
With more than 60 attorneys in our firm practicing in various areas of the law, the media trusts us to provide knowledge and information that concern the community and the state.
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Below Are Some of Our Most Recent Press Releases, News, and Appearances in Media:
James Scott Farrin Named to ‘Best Law Firms’ List for 10th Year in a Row
The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin has been named to the prestigious ‘Best Law Firms’ list by “Best Lawyers in America” for the 10th consecutive year. The firm received Tier 1 rankings for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants, and Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, showcasing its dedication to legal excellence across North and South Carolina. In addition, 28 attorneys at the firm were honored in the 2025 ‘Best Lawyers’ and ‘Ones to Watch’ lists. Read more.
James Scott Farrin Chosen For a “Triangle Business Journal” 2024 ‘Fast 50 Award’
The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is recognized on the “Triangle Business Journal’s” 32nd annual ‘Fast 50 Awards’ list, which “honors the area’s most dynamic privately held companies.”* Of the 50 companies selected, James Scott Farrin is the only law firm named to the list. Read more.
*‘Fast 50’ standards of inclusion: bizjournals.com.
28 James Scott Farrin Attorneys Honored by “Best Lawyers in America” for 2025
28 of our attorneys are being honored by “Best Lawyers in America,” which has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. 19 attorneys are recognized on the 2025 ‘Best Lawyers’ list, while 9 are named to the ‘Ones to Watch’ list for 2025. To see the rigid standards of inclusion, visit bestlawyers.com.
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*Standards of inclusion: bestlawyers.com
Other Appearances
James Scott Farrin Attorney and Partner Coleman Cowan Featured by North Carolina Bar
December 12th, 2024: James Scott Farrin attorney, Partner, and newsmaker Coleman Cowan was recently featured by the North Carolina Bar. In the far-ranging interview, Cowan recounts his unorthodox path and how he’s driven to help other attorneys overcome the profession’s unique challenges. Read more.
Attorney and Partner Walt Wood Named 'Leader in the Law' by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly
December 5th, 2024: Our own Walt Wood has been recognized on the 2024 'Leaders in the Law' list by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly.4 Wood, who joined James Scott Farrin in 2017 and has been instrumental in expanding its South Carolina practice, is originally from Greenville and remains unwavering in his commitment to making a difference in the community. Read more.
James Scott Farrin Adds Attorney Sara Royster to Its Respected Personal Injury Roster
November 26th, 2024: The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin continues to add talent and skill to its personal injury team with the addition of attorney Sara Royster. Sara brings to the firm over a decade of experience advocating for others as a social worker and attorney. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Royster spent 12 years working in child welfare, including time on the frontlines of child protective services. At the firm, Sara will use her experience and empathy to advocate for the rights of injured people in North Carolina. Read more.
Attorney Chelsea D. Townsend Joins James Scott Farrin’s Powerful Personal Injury Team
November 14th, 2024: Chelsea D. Townsend brings her voice and skills to our personal injury department to advocate for those who need it most. Chelsea has experience in public defense, compliance law, and in private practice as an insurance defense attorney, and she combines this well-rounded experience with a dedication to helping others. Read more.
James Scott Farrin Attorney Gary Jackson* Pens Whistleblowing Op Ed for Duke Chronicle
November 12th, 2024: Five years after Duke's $112.5M research fraud settlement, alumnus and James Scott Farrin attorney Gary Jackson reminds us why whistleblowers matter with a recent article for the Chronicle. Jackson contextualizes the importance of research integrity, noting Duke's substantial $551 million in federal research funding for 2023. Whistleblowers who expose research fraud don't just protect taxpayers—they can receive up to 30% of settlements. Read full article here. *Of counsel
James Scott Farrin Named to ‘Best Law Firms’ List for 10th Year in a Row
November 7th, 2024: The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin has been named to the prestigious ‘Best Law Firms’ list by “Best Lawyers in America” for the 10th consecutive year. The firm received Tier 1 rankings for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, and Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, showcasing its dedication to legal excellence across North and South Carolina. In addition, 28 attorneys at the firm were honored in the 2025 'Best Lawyers' and 'Ones to Watch' lists. Read more.
*For information regarding the standards for inclusion for awards mentioned, visit www.bestlawyers.com, www.superlawyers.com, www.usnews.com, thenationaltriallawyers.org, nclawyersweekly.com, nbltop100.org, businessnc.com, and www.martindale.com.