PERSONAL INJURY OVERVIEW

A Team of Personal Injury Attorneys Ready to Fight for You

Every day, someone is injured through no fault of their own. And unfortunately, not every injured victim receives compensation for the harms and losses they have suffered.

Personal injury claims are complicated. There’s insurance companies to deal with, complicated forms to file and processes to follow, and looming deadlines that can’t be missed. On top of that, medical and household bills may be piling up while you are recovering and away from work.

We understand. And we can help. Our goal is to obtain as much compensation as possible for you, as fast as possible.

Put Your Faith in Our Experience

We’ve been handling personal injury cases since our firm was founded in 1997. If it can happen, we’ve probably seen it. We know the tactics insurance companies like to use, too. Call us right now at 1-866-900-7078, chat with us, or contact us online and we’ll evaluate your case for free!

Why Put Our Highly-Recognized Legal Professionals in Your Corner?

In addition to our extensive experience, our team has won many accolades and has diverse experience that gives us considerable perspective.

A Strong Track Record

Since 1997, we’ve recovered a total of more than $1.8 billion in compensation for more than 65,000 clients, and those numbers continue to grow. We recovered more than $225 million in total for more than 5,000 clients in 2023 alone.1

Award-Winning Team

On our personal injury team, we have several attorneys honored on the:4

Gold trophy icon.2025 “Best Lawyers” list by Best Lawyers in America

Gold trophy icon.2024 “Super Lawyers” list by Super Lawyers

Gold trophy icon.2025 “Ones to Watch” list by Best Lawyers in America

Gold trophy icon.2024 “Top 100” list by National Trial Lawyers

Gold trophy icon.2024 Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Gold trophy icon.2024 Legal Elite list by Business North Carolina

Our You-First Policy

Everything starts with you. We created our You-First Policy to give you peace of mind and put you back in control. We put you first by returning your calls, answering your questions, and updating you on your case every step of the way.

Where the Media Goes When They Have Questions

We have been featured on public radio, interviewed on local TV, and appeared in nearly 100 newspapers and websites.

Recognized Professionals With Inside Knowledge

Many of our 60+ attorneys are recognized professionals in their fields. They’ve won awards, authored books, and taught seminars for other attorneys. And we know how the other side works because we have several former insurance adjusters, defense firm attorneys, and even a former state senator on staff.

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Bilingual Attorneys on Your Side

Since we started helping Spanish speaking clients, we’ve recovered over $125 million in total for thousands of people in need.1 We have several bilingual attorneys to help you, supported by dozens of Spanish speaking staff.

Meet the Talented Personal Injury Attorneys of James Scott Farrin

Our team of formidable attorneys advocate tirelessly for clients against powerful insurance companies in seeking fair compensation for their injuries. Our firm arms these attorneys with vast resources, state-of-the-art technology, and a support staff of highly-motivated and experienced investigators and paralegals dedicated solely to fighting for clients.

Sheri Bangura Sheri Bangura

  • Practicing law since 2019
  • Named to “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” list for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs by Best Lawyers in America, 2024-20254
  • Formerly worked defending insurance companies
  • 13+ years as a multi-state insurance claims adjuster
  • Member, North Carolina Bar Association
Headshot of Cristen Bartus, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Cristen Bartus

  • Practicing law since 2009
  • Former regulatory affairs contractor in insurer compliance
  • Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
  • Pro bono attorney for Southern Coalition for Social Justice
Headshot of Rosa Antunez Boatwright, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Rosa Antunez Boatwright

  • Practicing law since 2017
  • Named to “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” list for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs by Best Lawyers in America, 2024-20254
  • Diamante Arts & Cultural Center Board Member, 2020-present
  • Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Headshot of Molly Brewer, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Molly Brewer

  • Practicing law since 2014
  • Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
  • Member, North Carolina Bar Association
  • Former professor, speaker, and published author
Headshot of Margo K. Carnahan, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Margo K. Carnahan

  • Practicing law since 2009
  • Named to “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” list for Personal Injury Litigation –Plaintiffs and Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants by Best Lawyers in America, 20244
  • Member, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
  • Member, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
  • Member, U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
Headshot of Donald C. Clack, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Donald C. Clack

  • Practicing law since 2022
  • Member, North Carolina Bar Association
  • Member, Wake County Bar Association
Headshot of Coleman Cowan, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Coleman Cowan

  • Practicing law since 1995
  • Named to “Best Lawyers” list for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    by Best Lawyers in America, 2024-20254
  • Named to North Carolina “Super Lawyers” list by Super Lawyers magazine, 20234
  • Fellow, American Bar Assocation5
  • Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Headshot of J. Brett Davis, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin J. Brett Davis

  • Practicing law since 1999
  • North Carolina Advocates for Justice Order of Service Award winner
  • Certified Superior Court Mediator, North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission
  • Member of four United States District Courts
  • Licensed in North Carolina and Ohio
Nichad Davis Nichad Davis

  • Practicing law since 2020
  • Member of three U.S. District Courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit
  • Named to “Top 40 Under 40” list by National Black Lawyers, 2023-20244
  • Board of Governors, North Carolina Advocates for Justice, 2024-2026
  • Member, American Association for Justice
Headshot of Paul R. Dickinson, Jr., Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Paul R. Dickinson, Jr.

  • Practicing law since 1990
  • Named to “Best Lawyers” list for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs by
    Best Lawyers in America, 2024-20254
  • Named to North Carolina “Super Lawyers” list by Super Lawyers
    magazine, 2006, 2016-2020, 20234
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV “Pre-eminent” Rating, 20244
  • Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
  • Member, American Association for Justice
Catherine E. Elbakidze Catherine E. Elbakidze

  • Practicing law since 2023
  • Forsyth County Public Defender’s Office, Legal Intern
  • Received an Elon Law/ North Carolina Bar Association Pro Bono Award, 2022
  • Member, North Carolina Bar Association
  • Member, Guilford County Bar Association
Headshot of Emily Fertig, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Emily Fertig

  • Practicing law since 2014
  • Member, Durham County Bar Association
  • Member, North Carolina Bar Association
Headshot of Kaitlyn Fudge, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Kaitlyn Fudge

  • Practicing law since 2019
  • Named to “Legal Elite” list by Business North Carolina, 20244
  • Named to “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” list by Best Lawyers in
    America
    for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Mass Tort Litigation / Class
    Actions – Plaintiffs, 2023-2025, and for Product Liability Litigation, 20254
  • Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
  • Licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina
Headshot of Jennie Glish, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Jennie Glish

  • Practicing law since 2012
  • Named to “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” list for Personal Injury Litigation –Plaintiffs by Best Lawyers in America, 2021-20244
  • U.S. Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division FBI Director’s Commendation, 2006, 2007
  • Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Headshot of Eric Haase, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Eric Haase

  • Practicing law since 1993
  • Member, 16th Judicial District Bar Association
  • Member, American Association for Justice
  • Licensed in North Carolina and Georgia
  • Admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court
W. Andrew Haynes Andrew Haynes

  • Practicing law since 2023
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, North Carolina Bar Association
  • Member, Wake County Bar Association
  • Former insurance claims adjuster
Christina C. Hubbard Christina C. Hubbard

  • Practicing law since 2023
  • Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
  • Member, North Carolina Bar Association
Headshot of Gary W. Jackson, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Gary W. Jackson*

  • Practicing law since 1979
  • Named to “Best Lawyers in America” list by Best Lawyers in America for Litigation, 2020-20254
  • Named to North Carolina “Super Lawyers” list by Super Lawyers for Class Actions/Mass Torts, 2006-20244
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV “Pre-eminent” Rating, 20244
  • Fellow, American Bar Foundation5
*Of counsel
Headshot of Mike Jordan, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Michael Jordan

  • Practicing law since 1993
  • Named to “Best Lawyers” list for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs by Best Lawyers in America, 2024-20254
  • Rated “Distinguished” by Martindale-Hubbell, since 19964
  • North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Order of Service Award winner, 2007-2015
  • Member, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
Headshot of David A. Krogh, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin David A. Krogh

  • Practicing law since 2019
  • Member, Wake County Bar Association
  • Dedicated to promoting social justice for underserved communities
Hannah Lee Lavender Hannah Lee Lavender

  • Practicing law since 2023
  • Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice & American Association for Justice
  • Member, Public Justice Foundation
  • Member, National Association of Consumer Advocates
  • Member, North Carolina Bar Association
Headshot of Victoria LeRoy, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Victoria LeRoy

  • Practicing law since 2021
  • Licensed in South Carolina, North Carolina, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia
  • Member, South Carolina Association for Justice
  • Member, U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
  • Member, U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
Headshot of Preston Lesley, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Preston W. Lesley

  • Practicing law since 2017
  • Named to “Best Lawyers” list for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs by Best Lawyers in America, 2024-20254
  • Named to The National Trial Lawyers, “Top 40 Under 40,” list, 2021-20254
  • Member, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
  • Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Headshot of Jeremy Maddox, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Jeremy Maddox

  • Practicing law since 2011
  • Named to “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” list by Best Lawyers in America, 20214
  • Named to “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” list by The National Trial Lawyers, 2020-20234
  • Named to “Top 40 Under 40” list by The National Trial Lawyers, 20214
  • Named to “Legal Elite” list by Business North Carolina, 2021, 20244
Headshot of Valentina Mejia, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Valentina Mejia

  • Practicing law since 2022
  • Formerly worked defending insurance companies
  • Experienced in helping Spanish speakers get legal services
  • Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
  • Member, North Carolina Bar Association and Mecklenburg County Bar Association
Headshot of Krystal Nethken, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Krystal Nethken

  • Practicing law since 2003
  • Member, North Carolina Bar Association
  • Licensed in North Carolina and Georgia
Headshot of Irena Pia, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Irena Pia

  • Practicing law since 2022
  • Licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Washington
  • Member, North Carolina Bar Association and Washington Bar Association
  • Formerly worked as insurance claims adjuster and healthcare attorney
Headshot of Sara Royster, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Sara Royster

  • Practicing law since 2020
  • 12+ years of social work experience advocating for vulnerable people
  • Holds a Master of Social Work in addition to a law degree
Headshot of Michael Shepherd, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Michael Shepherd

  • Practicing law since 2009
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • North Carolina Bar Association
  • Licensed in North Carolina and Virginia
Jennifer Taylor Jennifer Taylor

  • Practicing law since 2001
  • Named to “Best Lawyers” list for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs by Best Lawyers in America, 20254
  • North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Disability Advocacy Section – former chair, vice chair, secretary
  • Member, National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives
  • Member, North Carolina Bar Association
Chelsea Townsend Chelsea Townsend

  • Practicing law since 2021
  • Licensed in North Carolina and Washington, D.C.
  • Formerly worked defending insurance companies
Headshot of Alexandria Tuttle, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Alexandria Tuttle

  • Practicing law since 2021
  • Member, North Carolina Bar Association
  • Licensed in North Carolinam and South Carolina
Headshot of John T. Wheatley, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin John T. Wheatley

  • Practicing law since 2017
  • Licensed in North and South Carolina
  • Member, North Carolina Bar Association, South Carolina Bar Association, and Mecklenburg Bar Association
Headshot of LaDonna Williams, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin LaDonna Williams

  • Practicing law since 2006
  • Named to “Rising Stars” list by Super Lawyers magazine, 20104
  • Member, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
  • Member, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
  • Member, North Carolina Bar Association and Durham County Bar Association
Headshot of Tara Williams, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Tara Williams

  • Practicing law since 1990
  • Member of the three U.S. District Courts of North Carolina
  • Member of the U.S. Court of Appeals (Federal and 4th Circuit)
  • Member, 16th Judicial District Bar Association
  • Licensed in North Carolina and Michigan
Headshot of Tom Wilmoth, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Tom Wilmoth

  • Practicing law since 2010
  • Named to “Best Lawyers” list for Consumer Protection Law by Best Lawyers in America, 2021-20254
  • Formerly worked defending corporations as complex civil litigation attorney
  • Member of the three U.S. District Courts of North Carolina
  • Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
  • Member, North Carolina Bar Association and Forsyth County Bar Association
Headshot of Walt Wood, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Walter McBrayer Wood

  • Practicing law since 2004
  • Named to “Leaders in Law” list by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly, 20244
  • Named to North Carolina “Rising Stars” list by Super Lawyers magazine, 2012, 20134
  • Named to South Carolina “Rising Stars” list by Super Lawyers magazine, 2014–20164
  • AV “Pre-eminent” Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, 20124
  • Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice and South Carolina Association for Justice
Headshot of Miriah Yanez, Attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Miriah Millis-Yanez

  • Practicing law since 2012
  • Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Auto Torts Division
  • Member, North Carolina Bar Association
  • Member Wake County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

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If you’ve been hurt by another, contact our personal injury lawyers as soon as you can after your injury. Even a small delay may harm your case. We’ll evaluate your case for free and there is no obligation.

What’s your case really worth? Call 1-866-900-7078 or contact us online now.

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