Other Appearances
28 James Scott Farrin Attorneys Honored by “Best Lawyers in America” for 2025
August 15th, 2024: 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. Read the press release: *Standards of inclusion: bestlawyers.com
Bilingual Personal Injury Attorney Edward J. Ortega Joins James Scott Farrin
August 13th, 2024: Attorney Edward J. Ortega is joining our powerful personal injury department to assist clients in need. A first-generation American who grew up in Charlotte, Edward is a passionate advocate who enjoys trying to help every client understand their case, what comes next, and how we’re helping them try to achieve the best possible outcome. Read more.
Attorney Nichad Davis Elected to North Carolina Advocates for Justice Board of Governors
August 1st, 2024: James Scott Farrin personal injury and lead civil rights attorney Nichad Davis has been elected to the Board of Governors for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ). He is a recent graduate of the NCAJ’s NEXT Leadership program and has taught continuing legal education regarding wrongful death cases for the organization. As a member of the Board of Directors, he will help guide the NCAJ in its mission to educate, advocate, and protect the rights of North Carolinians. Read more about Nichad’s achievement here.
Firm Adds North & South Carolina Personal Injury Attorney to Its Formidable Roster
July 25th, 2024: The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin demonstrates its continued commitment to serving injured people in North and South Carolina with the addition of personal injury attorney John Wheatley. Wheatley has managed personal injury practices for both states and is a passionate advocate for our clients. Learn more about him here. Attorney no longer with firm.
Attorney Maya Davis Interviewed by Troubleshooter Diane Wilson on Airbnb Squatters
June 7th, 2024: James Scott Farrin attorney Maya Davis recently appeared on WTVD11 for a story on some Airbnb tenants squatting in a unit in the Triangle. There’s a complex web of tenant rights laws, property rights, and contract laws involved, but Davis lays out a path forward for the unit’s stressed owner to try to get the squatters out. See her in action here. Attorney no longer with firm.
James Scott Farrin Attorney and Partner Stan Abrams Joins “Icons” List
June 6th, 2024: NC Lawyers Weekly has named attorney and Partner Stan Abrams, the leader of our North Carolina eminent domain practice, to its prestigious “Icons” list for 2024.* Stan is a former Assistant Attorney General with the North Carolina Department of Justice who represented the Department of Transportation. After seeing property owners leave money on the negotiating table again and again, Stan decided to put his deep experience to work fighting on behalf of property owners seeking maximum compensation when the DOT takes their property for public use. Read full article here. *Standards of inclusions: nclawyersweekly.com
*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.

