In the News
With more than 60 attorneys in our firm practicing in various areas of the law, the media trusts us to provide knowledge and information that concern the community and the state.
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Below Are Some of Our Most Recent Press Releases, News, and Appearances in Media:
11th Consecutive âBest Law Firmsâ Recognition Highlights James Scott Farrinâs Commitment to Clients
The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is proud to announce that it has been honored by âBest Lawyersâ on its 2026 âBest Law Firmsâ list.* The rigorous and comprehensive ranking process compiles results from 110,000+ client references, 70,000 peer-lawyers surveys, and almost 1,000 leadership interviews. Read more.
*For standards of inclusion, visit bestlawyers.com.
James S. Farrin Honored with Triangle Business Journal Corporate Leadership Award â Role Model
James S. Farrin, Founder and President of the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, has been named the recipient of a 2025 âTriangle Business Journalâ âCorporate Leadership Award â Role Modelâ, recognizing executives who exemplify integrity, vision, and community impact. Standards of inclusion for this coveted award can be found at www.bizjournals.com.
Farrin was selected for his decades-long leadership in building one of North Carolinaâs largest personal injury law firms and for his steadfast dedication to serving clients, supporting his team, and uplifting the broader community. Read more.
âBest Lawyersâ Names 33 James Scott Farrin Attorneys to Coveted 2026 Lists
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
Attorneys Coleman Cowan and Donald Clack Secure Multi-Million Dollar Judgment for Deceasedâs Estate1
Firm Partner and litigation team lead Coleman Cowan and litigation attorney Donald Clack secured a $5.1M compensatory damages verdict for the family of a woman tragically killed in a 2023 car crash caused by a negligent driver.1 Read more.
Other Appearances
Veteran and Attorney Leah Parady Featured in NCBAâs âNC Lawyer Magazineâ
December 10th, 2025: Attorney Leah Parady was recently featured in the North Carolina Bar Associationâs âNC Lawyer Magazineâ for her remarkable journey from retiring as an Air Force officer to advocating for clients at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin. The article highlights how her military experience in medical planning and leadership continues to shape her compassionate, mission-driven approach to the law. Read her inspiring story here.
Eminent Domain Attorney Kevin Mahoney Discusses Property Ownersâ Rights on WSCICâs âTown Talk with Bill Russellâ
December 9th, 2025: On a recent episode of WSCIC News radio show âTown Talk with Bill Russell,â eminent domain attorney Kevin Mahoney joined the discussion to provide valuable insights into how eminent domain takings impact North Carolina property owners. Watch the full conversation starting at the 29:10 mark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9ZNz4gyTVQ&list=PLAc_W-mw-nm-uLDAI6MMGNkKCLIUvtrzt&index=3
TBJ Recognizes James Scott Farrin as a 2025 âLargest North Carolina Metro Area Law Firmâ
December 5th, 2025: The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin was named to the âTriangle Business Journalâsâ 2025 list of âLargest North Carolina Metro Area Law Firms.â The firmâs growth reflects its continued focus on delivering high-quality legal services, maintaining a client-first culture, and giving back to the communities it serves. Read more.
Attorneys Bert Concepcion and Kevin Mahoney Interviewed About the Independence Blvd Projects on âBreaking with Brett Jensenâ
November 25th, 2025: Eminent domain attorneys Bert Concepcion and Kevin Mahoney were invited to share their insights on how the Independence Blvd widening projects may impact Charlotte-area property owners on WBTâs âBreaking with Brett Jensenâ podcast. During the interview, they explained how the eminent domain process works and key considerations when the NCDOT seeks to acquire private property for public projects. Listen here (at the 27:00 mark).
James Scott Farrin Partner Ryan Bliss Named to Prestigious âTop 20 Managing Partnersâ List
November 25th, 2025: Firm Partner and workersâ compensation team lead Ryan Bliss has been named to the âNorth Carolina Lawyers Weeklyâ 2025 âTop 20 Managing Partnersâ list.* From guiding department expansion to pioneering the ethical use of AI in legal practice at the firm, Ryan has elevated the firmâs workersâ compensation practice and inspired progress across every department. Read more. *For standards of inclusion, visit nclawyersweekly.com.
James Scott Farrin Eminent Domain Attorney Bert Concepcion Appears on WCCB to Discuss Independence Blvd Improvements
November 20th, 2025: Former NCDOT attorney Bert Concepcion was interviewed by WCCB-Charlotte about the impending NCDOT projects for improvements to Independence Blvd. To learn more about how property owners may be impacted and what your rights are, check out the full news article and interview.
*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.