Other Appearances
James Scott Farrin Adds Attorney Sara Royster to Its Respected Personal Injury Roster
November 26th, 2024: The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin continues to add talent and skill to its personal injury team with the addition of attorney Sara Royster. Sara brings to the firm over a decade of experience advocating for others as a social worker and attorney. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Royster spent 12 years working in child welfare, including time on the frontlines of child protective services. At the firm, Sara will use her experience and empathy to advocate for the rights of injured people in North Carolina. Read more.
Attorney Chelsea D. Townsend Joins James Scott Farrin’s Powerful Personal Injury Team
November 14th, 2024: Chelsea D. Townsend brings her voice and skills to our personal injury department to advocate for those who need it most. Chelsea has experience in public defense, compliance law, and in private practice as an insurance defense attorney, and she combines this well-rounded experience with a dedication to helping others. Read more.
James Scott Farrin Attorney Gary Jackson* Pens Whistleblowing Op Ed for Duke Chronicle
November 12th, 2024: Five years after Duke's $112.5M research fraud settlement, alumnus and James Scott Farrin attorney Gary Jackson reminds us why whistleblowers matter with a recent article for the Chronicle. Jackson contextualizes the importance of research integrity, noting Duke's substantial $551 million in federal research funding for 2023. Whistleblowers who expose research fraud don't just protect taxpayers—they can receive up to 30% of settlements. Read full article here. *Of counsel
James Scott Farrin Named to ‘Best Law Firms’ List for 10th Year in a Row
November 7th, 2024: The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin has been named to the prestigious ‘Best Law Firms’ list by “Best Lawyers in America” for the 10th consecutive year. The firm received Tier 1 rankings for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, and Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, showcasing its dedication to legal excellence across North and South Carolina. In addition, 28 attorneys at the firm were honored in the 2025 'Best Lawyers' and 'Ones to Watch' lists. Read more.
Attorney Gary Jackson Featured in Carolina Public Press Article on Scams in Western NC After Helene
November 5th, 2024: James Scott Farrin attorney Gary Jackson* is featured in a recent article by the Carolina Public Press about scams in western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Jackson warns that several different types of fraud often take place in the wake of disaster situations, including insurance fraud and contractor fraud. Read more. *Of counsel
James Scott Farrin Attorney John Wheatley Pens Op-Ed About the Dangers of Car Insurance Safe Driving Programs
October 25th, 2024: Personal injury attorney John Wheatley wrote a recent article for the Carolina Journal warning readers of the potential dangers and downsides of participating in auto insurance safe driving programs. Read the editorial here.
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