Other Appearances
Attorney Nichad Davis Chosen for 2023 National Black Lawyers “Top 40 Under 40” List*
September 15th, 2023: Attorney Nichad Davis was chosen for 2023 National Black Lawyers “Top 40 Under 40” List.* Nichad leads the civil rights practice at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin. He continues to amass accolades for his work as a civil rights attorney, personal injury attorney, and community leader.* Read more here. *For standards of inclusion for the Top 40 Under 40 list, visit nbltop100.org.Â
Attorney Paul Dickinson Featured in WBTV Article About High Speed Chase, Deadly Crash
September 12th, 2023: A horrific tragedy occurred recently in Hickory during a high speed police chase of a fleeing motorcyclist, and James Scott Farrin attorney Paul Dickinson was sought out by the media for his comments. During the chase, a Hickory police officer slammed into a minivan with 38-year-old Cynthia Lail and her 12-year-old son Michael inside, both of whom died. How can we prevent this from happening again? Read Paul’s thoughts on what we must learn from this tragedy and how police should behave in situations like these.
Attorney Bradley Anderton’s Op-ed About How Artificial Intelligence (Ai) is Improving the Practice of Law, Not Replacing It, Was Recently Published by WRAL Techwire
August 28th, 2023: AI’s popularity is on the rise, and it is impacting businesses and law alike. James Scott Farrin attorney Bradley Anderton recently penned an op-ed for WRAL TechWire on the challenges – and opportunities – legal professions face when incorporating new AI technology into their practices. Read Bradley’s article here. Attorney no longer with firm.
“Best Lawyers in America” Honors 29 James Scott Farrin Attorneys on Prestigious 2024 Lists
August 17th, 2023: 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.
Attorney Walt Wood Receives Media Attention for His Pursuit of Justice
July 14th, 2023: James Scott Farrin Partner and attorney Walt Wood was recently featured in an article in the Asheville Citizen Times. The article focuses on Walt’s pursuit of justice on behalf of a now deceased woman, Ms. Donna Smith, who was severely injured prior to her death due to alleged negligence by her caretakers. To read more details about how the case is progressing, you can access the full article here. To learn more about Walt’s track record of helping others, visit: https://www.farrin.com/attorney/walter-mcbrayer-wood/
James Scott Farrin Attorney Rick W. Fleming Featured in New Article
June 19th, 2023: James Scott Farrin Partner and attorney Rick W. Fleming offered his extensive insight on Social Security Disability benefits in a new price from MoneyGeek. In the article, Ricks explains the different kinds of Social Security benefits, what it takes to qualify, and how much applicants may be entitled to. It’s no surprise Risk was asked to provide answers for the article; he is a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Social Security Disability law and was chosen as President-elect for NOSSCR, the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives. To see the full article, click 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.

