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A Team of Personal Injury Attorneys Ready to Fight for You

Every day, someone is injured through no fault of their own. And unfortunately, not every injured victim receives compensation for the harms and losses they have suffered.

Personal injury claims are complicated. There’s insurance companies to deal with, complicated forms to file and processes to follow, and looming deadlines that can’t be missed. On top of that, medical and household bills may be piling up while you are recovering and away from work.

We understand. And we can help. Our goal is to obtain as much compensation as possible for you, as fast as possible.

Put Your Faith in Our Experience

We’ve been handling personal injury cases since our firm was founded in 1997. If it can happen, we’ve probably seen it. We know the tactics insurance companies like to use, too. Call us right now at 1-866-900-7078, chat with us, or contact us online and we’ll evaluate your case for free!

Why Put Our Highly-Recognized Legal Professionals in Your Corner?

In addition to our extensive experience, our team has won many accolades and has diverse experience that gives us considerable perspective.

A Strong Track Record

Since 1997, we’ve recovered a total of more than $2 billion in compensation for more than 73,000 clients, and those numbers continue to grow. We recovered more than $240 million in total for more than 5,000 clients in 2024 alone.¹

Award-Winning Team

On our personal injury team, we have several attorneys honored on the:⁴

2025 “Best Lawyers” list by Best Lawyers in America

2024 “Super Lawyers” list by Super Lawyers

2025 “Ones to Watch” list by Best Lawyers in America

2024 “Top 100” list by National Trial Lawyers

2024 Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2024 Legal Elite list by Business North Carolina

Our You-First Policy

Everything starts with you. We created our You-First Policy to give you peace of mind and put you back in control. We put you first by returning your calls, answering your questions, and updating you on your case every step of the way.

Where the Media Goes When They Have Questions

We have been featured on public radio, interviewed on local TV, and appeared in nearly 100 newspapers and websites.

Recognized Professionals With Inside Knowledge

Many of our 60+ attorneys are recognized professionals in their fields. They’ve won awards, authored books, and taught seminars for other attorneys. And we know how the other side works because we have several former insurance adjusters, defense firm attorneys, and even a former state senator on staff.

Bilingual Attorneys on Your Side

Since we started helping Spanish speaking clients, we’ve recovered over $125 million in total for thousands of people in need.¹ We have several bilingual attorneys to help you, supported by dozens of Spanish speaking staff.

Meet the Talented Personal Injury Attorneys of James Scott Farrin

Our team of formidable attorneys advocate tirelessly for clients against powerful insurance companies in seeking fair compensation for their injuries. Our firm arms these attorneys with vast resources, state-of-the-art technology, and a support staff of highly-motivated and experienced investigators and paralegals dedicated solely to fighting for clients.

	Sheri Bangura Practicing law since 2019 Named to “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” list for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs by Best Lawyers in America, 2024-2025⁴ Formerly worked defending insurance companies 13+ years as a multi-state insurance claims adjuster Member, North Carolina Bar Association
	Cristen Bartus Practicing law since 2009 Former regulatory affairs contractor in insurer compliance Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice Pro bono attorney for Southern Coalition for Social Justice
	Rosa Antunez Boatwright Practicing law since 2017 Named to “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” list for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs by Best Lawyers in America, 2024-2025⁴ Diamante Arts & Cultural Center Board Member, 2020-present Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
	Molly Brewer Practicing law since 2014 Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice Member, North Carolina Bar Association Former professor, speaker, and published author
	Margo K. Carnahan Practicing law since 2009 Named to “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” list for Personal Injury Litigation –Plaintiffs and Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants by Best Lawyers in America, 2024⁴ Member, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina Member, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina Member, U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
	Donald C. Clack Practicing law since 2022 Member, North Carolina Bar Association Member, Wake County Bar Association
	Coleman Cowan Practicing law since 1995 Named to “Best Lawyers” list for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs by Best Lawyers in America, 2024-2025⁴ Named to North Carolina “Super Lawyers”list by Super Lawyers magazine, 2023⁴ Fellow, American Bar Assocation⁵ Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
	J. Brett Davis Practicing law since 1999 North Carolina Advocates for Justice Order of Service Award winner Certified Superior Court Mediator, North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission Member of four United States District Courts Licensed in North Carolina and Ohio
	Nichad Davis Practicing law since 2020 Member of three U.S. District Courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit Named to “Top 40 Under 40” list by National Black Lawyers, 2023-2024⁴ Board of Governors, North Carolina Advocates for Justice, 2024-2026 Member, American Association for Justice
	Paul R. Dickinson, Jr. Practicing law since 1990 Named to “Best Lawyers” list for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs by Best Lawyers in America, 2024-2025⁴ Named to North Carolina “Super Lawyers”list by Super Lawyers magazine, 2006, 2016-2020, 2023⁴ Martindale-Hubbell AV “Pre-eminent” Rating, 2024⁴ Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice Member, American Association for Justice
	Catherine E. Elbakidze Practicing law since 2023 Forsyth County Public Defender’s Office, Legal Intern Received an Elon Law/ North Carolina Bar Association Pro Bono Award, 2022 Member, North Carolina Bar Association Member, Guilford County Bar Association
	Emily Fertig Practicing law since 2014 Member, Durham County Bar Association Member, North Carolina Bar Association
	Kaitlyn Fudge Practicing law since 2019 Named to “Legal Elite” list by Business North Carolina, 2024⁴ Named to “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch”list by Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, 2023-2025, and for Product Liability Litigation, 2025⁴ Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice Licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina
	Jennie Glish Practicing law since 2012 Named to “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch”list for Personal Injury Litigation –Plaintiffs by Best Lawyers in America, 2021-2024⁴ U.S. Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division FBI Director’s Commendation, 2006, 2007 Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
	Andrew Haynes Practicing law since 2023 Member, American Bar Association Member, North Carolina Bar Association Member, Wake County Bar Association Former insurance claims adjuster
	Christina C. Hubbard Practicing law since 2023 Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice Member, North Carolina Bar Association
	Gary W. Jackson* Practicing law since 1979 Named to “Best Lawyers in America”list by Best Lawyers in America for Litigation, 2020-2025⁴ Named to North Carolina “Super Lawyers”list by Super Lawyers for Class Actions/Mass Torts, 2006-2024⁴ Martindale-Hubbell AV “Pre-eminent” Rating, 2024⁴ Fellow, American Bar Foundation⁵ *Of counsel
	Michael Jordan Practicing law since 1993 Named to “Best Lawyers” list for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs by Best Lawyers in America, 2024-2025⁴ Rated “Distinguished” by Martindale-Hubbell, since 1996⁴ North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Order of Service Award winner, 2007-2015 Member, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
	David A. Krogh Practicing law since 2019 Member, Wake County Bar Association Dedicated to promoting social justice for underserved communities
	Hannah Lee Lavender Practicing law since 2023 Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice & American Association for Justice Member, Public Justice Foundation Member, National Association of Consumer Advocates Member, North Carolina Bar Association
	Victoria LeRoy Practicing law since 2021 Licensed in South Carolina, North Carolina, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia Member, South Carolina Association for Justice Member, U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina Member, U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
	Preston W. Lesley Practicing law since 2017 Named to “Best Lawyers” list for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs by Best Lawyers in America, 2024-2025⁴ Named to The National Trial Lawyers, “Top 40 Under 40,” list, 2021-2025⁴ Member, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
	Jeremy Maddox Practicing law since 2011 Named to “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch”list by Best Lawyers in America, 2021⁴ Named to “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” list by The National Trial Lawyers, 2020-2023⁴ Named to “Top 40 Under 40” list by The National Trial Lawyers, 2021⁴ Named to “Legal Elite” list by Business North Carolina, 2021, 2024⁴
	Valentina Mejia Practicing law since 2022 Formerly worked defending insurance companies Experienced in helping Spanish speakers get legal services Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice Member, North Carolina Bar Association and Mecklenburg County Bar Association
	Krystal Nethken Practicing law since 2003 Member, North Carolina Bar Association Licensed in North Carolina and Georgia
	Edward Ortega Practicing law since 2024 Bilingual attorney experienced in helping Spanish speakers get quality representation Member, North Carolina Bar Association
	Leah Parady Practicing law since 2023 Member, North Carolina Bar Association Member, National Organization of Veterans Advocates
	Irena Pia Practicing law since 2022 Licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Washington Member, North Carolina Bar Association and Washington Bar Association Formerly worked as insurance claims adjuster and healthcare attorney
	Sara Royster Practicing law since 2020 12+ years of social work experience advocating for vulnerable people Holds a Master of Social Work in addition to a law degree
	Michael Shepherd Practicing law since 2009 Member, American Bar Association North Carolina Bar Association Licensed in North Carolina and Virginia
	Jennifer Taylor Practicing law since 2001 Named to “Best Lawyers” list for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs by Best Lawyers in America, 2025⁴ North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Disability Advocacy Section – former chair, vice chair, secretary Member, National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives Member, North Carolina Bar Association
	Chelsea Townsend Practicing law since 2021 Licensed in North Carolina and Washington, D.C. Formerly worked defending insurance companies
	Alexandria Tuttle Practicing law since 2021 Member, North Carolina Bar Association Licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina
	Aaron Walck Practicing law since 2021 Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association Member, North Carolina Bar Association Bilingual attorney with extensive experience translating and interpreting in legal settings
	LaDonna Williams Practicing law since 2006 Named to “Rising Stars” list by Super Lawyers magazine, 2010⁴ Member, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina Member, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina Member, North Carolina Bar Association and Durham County Bar Association
	Tom Wilmoth Practicing law since 2010 Named to “Best Lawyers” list for Consumer Protection Law by Best Lawyers in America, 2021-2025⁴ Formerly worked defending corporations as complex civil litigation attorney Member of the three U.S. District Courts of North Carolina Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice Member, North Carolina Bar Association and Forsyth County Bar Association
	Walter McBrayer Wood Practicing law since 2004 Named to “Leaders in Law” list by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly, 2024⁴ Named to North Carolina “Rising Stars” list by Super Lawyers magazine, 2012, 2013⁴ Named to South Carolina “Rising Stars” list by Super Lawyers magazine, 2014–2016⁴ AV “Pre-eminent” Rated by Martindale-Hubbell,2012⁴ Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice and South Carolina Association for Justice
	Miriah Millis-Yanez Practicing law since 2012 Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Auto Torts Division Member, North Carolina Bar Association Member Wake County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

If You’ve Been Injured by the Negligence of Another, Tell Them You Mean Business

If you’ve been hurt by another, contact our personal injury lawyers as soon as you can after your injury. Even a small delay may harm your case. We’ll evaluate your case for free and there is no obligation.

What’s your case really worth? Call 1-866-900-7078 or contact us online now.

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⁵ For information regarding the American Bar Foundation’s 1% of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction, visit www.americanbarfoundation.org/fellows.

⁶ For more information regarding the standards for inclusion for the ‘Legal Elite’ list, visit: https://businessnc.com.

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