Other Appearances
Partner Coleman Cowan Points Out Hazards of Unsecured Inground Utility Boxes on WRAL 5 On Your Side
September 9th, 2025: WRAL 5 On Your Side sought out Partner Coleman Cowan for his insights on the dangers of unlocked in-ground utility boxes in its story featuring the plight of his client, Matthew Privette, who sustained significant injuries when falling through one. Watch the complete news story.
Lead Paralegal Leslie Leake Featured on Voices of NCAJ
September 3rd, 2025: Leslie Leake shares how curiosity shaped her career â from courtroom clerk at 18 to lead paralegal at James Scott Farrin â on the Voices of NCAJ podcast. She reflects on lessons learned, bold moments, and why staying curious is key to lasting achievements. Listen to the episode.
âBest Lawyersâ Names 33 James Scott Farrin Attorneys to Coveted 2026 Lists
August 26th, 2025: 33 James Scott Farrin attorneys have been recognized by âBest Lawyersâ on the âBest Lawyersâ list and the âOnes to Watchâ list for 2026!* The publication has provided trusted peer-reviewed recognition of top legal professionals for more than 40 years, and the 2026 âBest Lawyersâ lists highlight the top 5% of U.S. attorneys. Read more. *Standards of inclusion: bestlawyers.com
Federal Appeals Court Revives Civil Rights Case Led by Nichad Davis
August 12th, 2025: James Scott Farrin lead civil rights attorney Nichad Davis and Partner Coleman Cowan are representing Davina Ricketts, a former Enloe High School student, in a landmark Title VI education discrimination case. The federal appeals court's decision to reinstate the lawsuit marks a significant moment in the fight against student-on-student racial harassment in public schools. Read more.
Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Named Best Attorney â Durham County in Indy Weekâs 2025 âBest of the Triangleâ Awards
August 7th, 2025: The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin has been honored as âBest Attorney â Durham Countyâ in Indy Weekâs 2025 Best of the Triangle awards, reflecting the firmâs long-standing dedication to serving and advocating for the Durham community.* Founder James S. Farrin expressed his gratitude, stating, âThis award is a tremendous honor, and weâre grateful to everyone who voted for us. Durham is where this firm began nearly three decades ago and is still home. It means much to be recognized by our community and to know that our work is making a difference in peopleâs lives.â Read more. *Standards of inclusion: indyweek.com
Partner Coleman Cowan Featured on Chatter with BNC Podcast
August 4th, 2025: Partner and Litigation Lead Coleman Cowan was recently interviewed on Business NCâs Chatter with BNC podcast. In addition to sharing the fascinating story of his career path, Coleman delves into his love of music and how more than a decade in journalism helped finetune his skills in the courtroom. Listen 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.