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When the media wants answers, they come to us. We have been featured on public radio, interviewed on TV, and appeared in nearly 100 newspapers and websites.

In the News

When the media wants answers, they come to us. We have been featured on public radio, interviewed on TV, and appeared in nearly 100 newspapers and websites.

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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 Lawyers and Best Law Firm lists for 9th straight year

James Scott Farrin Lands on Prestigious Law Firms List – Again!

Best Lawyers has honored the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin on their 2024 “Best Law Firms” list – our 9th consecutive year being honored.4 At least one lawyer from the firm must be listed in the 2024 edition of the “Best Lawyers in America” list for the firm to qualify. In all, 16 of our attorneys were named to Best Lawyers’ 2024 “Best Lawyers in America” list, and another 13 attorneys were recognized on the Best Lawyers’ “Ones to Watch” list for 2024.4 Read more.

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“Best Lawyers in America” Honors 29 James Scott Farrin Attorneys on Prestigious 2024 Lists

For 2024, “Best Lawyers in America” has named 13 James Scott Farrin attorneys to its list of “Ones to Watch” and 16 attorneys to its “Best Lawyers” list in their practice areas. Of the 29 attorneys honored, 14 have previously appeared on “Best Lawyers” lists, while 15 are named for the first time.*

The “Best Lawyers” list has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence since it was first published in 1983. Read more.

*For more information on the standards of inclusion for “Best Lawyers” lists, visit bestlawyers.com.

Super Lawyers 2024

Four James Scott Farrin Attorneys Named to North Carolina ‘Super Lawyers’ List

People come to James Scott Farrin for high-quality legal advice and work. Our attorneys have earned recognition from multiple organizations and their peers, and we are proud to announce that four of our attorneys are recognized on the ‘Super Lawyers’ list* from “North Carolina Super Lawyers” for 2024. Attorney Chris Bagley (4th time), Attorney and Partner Coleman Cowan (2nd time), Attorney and Partner Paul Dickinson (8th time), and Attorney Gary Jackson** (19th time) are all receiving the honor. Read more here.

*For standards of inclusion, visit superlawyers.com.

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Other Appearances


Attorney Donald Clack Interviewed by ABC on Charges Against Parents of School Shooter

February 29th, 2024: James Scott Farrin attorney Donald Clack, a former U.S. Army Airborne infantryman, was sought out by ABC-WTVD News for insight on the parents of the Michigan school shooter facing criminal charges. Michigan and North Carolina laws are similar, and Clack notes how this prosecution could enable similar charges across the country as families look for justice. See the interview and full story.

Attorney Jennifer Taylor Calls Out FDA Miscues in Stunning Op-ed

February 15th, 2024: Attorney Jennifer Taylor reviews the FDA’s repeated failures of 2023 in an editorial featured on NCpoliticalnews.com. She highlights 5 approvals that have hurt the people they were intended to help. The FDA – which approved the flawed drugs and products – often failed to act even after the harm to consumers came to light. Read the alarming op-ed here.

Attorney Donald Clack Appears on WCCB to Discuss Manslaughter Verdict for Parent of Teen School Shooter

February 7th, 2024: In a news story on WCCB Charlotte, James Scott Farrin personal injury attorney Donald Clack discusses the precedent set by the recent manslaughter conviction of Jennifer Crumbley, who was charged after her teenage son shot and killed four classmates and wounded several others at Oxford High School. See the full story here.

Attorney Daniel Bello Works to Increase Access to Justice for the Spanish-Speaking Community

February 1st, 2024: In a feature story for the Triangle Business Journal, James Scott Farrin personal injury attorney Daniel Bello discusses the challenges Spanish-speaking people face when they're injured in an accident and how he helps clients overcome the language barrier to seek fair compensation. Read the full profile and story here.

Four James Scott Farrin Attorneys Named to North Carolina ‘Super Lawyers’ List

January 26th, 2024: People come to James Scott Farrin for high-quality legal advice and work. Our attorneys have earned recognition from multiple organizations and their peers, and we are proud to announce that four of our attorneys are recognized on the ‘Super Lawyers’ list* from “North Carolina Super Lawyers” for 2024. Attorney Chris Bagley (4th time), Attorney and Partner Coleman Cowan (2nd time), Attorney and Partner Paul Dickinson (8th time), and Attorney Gary Jackson** (19th time) are all receiving the honor. Read more here. *For standards of inclusion, visit superlawyers.com. **Of Counsel

James Scott Farrin, 2 Other Firms Request Jury Trial for Fatal CMPD Pursuit Crash

January 26th, 2024: A pair of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers engaged in a dangerous rush-hour pursuit of a vehicle even after dispatch called them off. As a result of the continued pursuit, the fleeing vehicle eventually crashed head-on with a car carrying three people. Two were badly injured. Another died. James Scott Farrin, along with two other firms representing the innocent victims, has requested a jury trial seeking justice for a tragedy that should never have happened. Read more here.

*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.

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