Created in 1983 by the North Carolina Bar, the Board of Legal Specification certifies North Carolina lawyers that have shown exceptional knowledge and proficiency in a particular field as specialists. To become a certified specialist, a lawyer must undergo a series of requirements before hand. A potential candidate must:
- Be an active member in good standing with the North Carolina State Bar for at least five years.
- Devote at least 25% of his or her practice to the specialty during the past five years (substantial involvement).
- Attend continuing legal education (CLE) seminars in the specialty.
- Be favorably evaluated by other lawyers and judges (peer review).
- Pass a written examination in the specialty practice area.
North Carolina is one of only 18 states to offer a legal certification program in the United States.
Michael Mackay
Mr. Mackay is a workers’ compensation attorney and is a Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law. Mr. Mackay also serves as the head of the workers’ compensation team at James Scott Farrin. He worked for one of the largest insurance defense firms in the state before becoming a respected workers’ compensation lawyer on the injured workers’ side of the table.
Matthew Harbin
Mr. Harbin is a workers’ compensation attorney who is a Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law and served as a Special Deputy Commissioner with the North Carolina Industrial Commission before joining James Scott Farrin.
Jennifer Shapiro
Jennifer Shapiro is a workers’ compensation attorney and is a Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law.
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Getting More Treatment
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Settlement Agreements in Workers’ Comp
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Social Security Disability Benefits
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