“I enjoy being an attorney because being able to represent individuals from all different backgrounds against large insurance companies and big business makes me feel like I’m helping level the playing field.”
North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist – Workers’ Compensation Law
North Carolina Bar Association Member
Named to “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch”3 list by Best Lawyers, 2021-2023
Attorney Daniel R. Lehrer
Daniel Lehrer joined the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin in 2019 handling personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. Daniel is among the less than 1% of North Carolina licensed attorneys that are North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation law.*
He earned his J.D. from North Carolina Central University School of Law in Durham and a B.S. in Psychology from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. His legal background includes all facets of workers’ compensation and personal injury law including initial client contact, settlement negotiations, mediations, depositions, and hearings. While Daniel handles personal injury and workers’ compensation cases, his legal background also includes Social Security disability law.
Daniel became an attorney because he believes everyone is entitled to equality and justice and they deserve counsel in navigating the intricacies of the legal system.
Daniel is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, North Carolina Bar Association, and the North Carolina Advocates for Justice.
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Former Car Accident Client, Online Google Review
Former Car Accident and Workers’ Compensation Client, Online Google Review
For legal reasons and client confidentiality, reviews have been slightly edited to remove identifying information and correct typos.
*Percentage provided by the N.C. State Bar is as of December 31, 2018.
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