James Scott Farrin Attorneys Among NC ‘Super Lawyers’ and ‘Rising Stars’
DURHAM, N.C. (PRWEB) January 25, 2018 -- Hoyt Tessener*, Gary Jackson, and Ryan Bliss, attorneys with the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, were among the very limited number of North Carolina attorneys selected to the 2018 ‘Super Lawyers**’ and ‘Rising Stars**’ list by “North Carolina Super Lawyers” magazine.
Personal injury litigation attorneys Tessener and Jackson were named 2018 ‘Super Lawyers**’. Bliss, a workers’ compensation attorney and shareholder of the law firm, was named a 2018 ‘Rising Star**’.
No more than 5% of lawyers in each state are named to the ‘Super Lawyers**’ annual list, and no more than 2.5% of lawyers in any state receive the ‘Rising Stars**’ honor.
This is the 13th consecutive year that both Tessener and Jackson have appeared on the North Carolina ‘Super Lawyers**’ roster.
Tessener who leads the firm’s growing trial litigation practice, has more than 28 years as a successful litigator and has tried multiple multimillion dollar verdicts***.
“It is the highest professional honor to be recognized by your peers. I will continue to strive for our clients to continue to earn inclusion is this esteemed group,” Tessener said.
Since 2008, Tessener has been selected to the “Best Lawyers in America’s**” annual list for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. He won “Best Lawyers in America’s” ‘Lawyer of the Year**’ for the Raleigh area in 2016 for Product Liability Litigation and was selected to “Business North Carolina’s” ‘Legal Elite**’ in 2015.
Gary Jackson – ‘Super Lawyer’
With more than 38 years as a litigation attorney and having successfully tried multiple multimillion dollar cases***, Jackson is a senior attorney in the firm’s litigation practice.
“I am very gratified to have consistently received this recognition from my peers, and look forward to continue representing clients at a level which inspires that respect,” Jackson said.
In 2013, 2014, and 2015 Jackson was designated one of the ‘top 100 lawyers in North Carolina**’ and in 2013 and 2015 among the ‘top 25 lawyers in Charlotte**’. He has been recognized by “Business North Carolina” magazine as a ‘Legal Elite**’ in 2003, 2004, 2008, and 2013, and he holds an AV pre-eminent rating (the highest peer-review rating) from Martindale-Hubbell**.
Ryan Bliss – ‘Rising Star’
Bliss, who has practiced law for more than eight years is among less than 1% of attorneys in North Carolina who are Board Certified Specialists in NC workers’ compensation law****. He earned his J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law at Chapel Hill and a B.A. in English from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC, graduating magna cum laude.
“I’m honored to be named ‘Rising Star**’ for the first time this year. I take tremendous pride in my work representing injured clients and am grateful to be recognized by my esteemed peers and colleagues,” Bliss said.
‘Super Lawyers’ and ‘Rising Stars’ Comprehensive Evaluation Process
The evaluation process is rigorous for both ‘Super Lawyers’ and ‘Rising Stars’. Both encompass multiple stages, including peer nominations and third-party research. Each nominee is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement, including:
- Verdicts/settlements
- Transactions
- Representative clients
- Experience
- Honors/awards
- Special licenses/certifications
- Position within law firm
- Bar and/or professional activity
- Pro bono and community service
- Scholarly lectures/writings
- Education/employment background
- Other outstanding achievements
The primary differentiator in a ‘Super Lawyer’ and a ‘Rising Star’ is that a ‘Rising Star’ must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less.
ABOUT THE LAW OFFICES OF JAMES SCOTT FARRIN
The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is headquartered in the American Tobacco Historic District, adjacent to the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, in Durham, North Carolina, with 13 additional offices statewide in Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Greenville, Goldsboro, Henderson, New Bern, Raleigh, Roanoke Rapids, Rocky Mount, Sanford, Wilson, and Winston-Salem. The firm’s 43 attorneys focus on the following practice areas: Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, Eminent Domain, Intellectual Property, Civil Rights, Mass Torts, and Products Liability. Six of the attorneys are North Carolina Board Certified Specialists in Workers’ Compensation Law, including Mr. Bliss, and one is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Social Security Disability Law. The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is involved in the community, including sponsorship of local philanthropic organizations.
ABOUT ‘SUPER LAWYERS’ AND ‘RISING STARS’
‘Super Lawyers’ undergo a rigorous, multiphase process which combines peer nominations with third-party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made annually on a state-by-state basis.
To be eligible for inclusion in ‘Rising Stars,’ a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. ‘Rising Stars’ undergo a rigorous, multiphase process which combines peer nominations with third-party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made annually on a state by state basis. While up to 5% of the lawyers in any state are named ‘Super Lawyers’ by “North Carolina Super Lawyers” magazine, no more than 2.5% are named to the ‘Rising Stars’ list.
*Full time, of counsel
** For information regarding the standards for inclusion for ‘Super Lawyers’, ‘Rising Stars’, ‘top 100 lawyers in North Carolina’, and ‘top 25 lawyers in Charlotte’, visit http://www.superlawyers.com. For information regarding the standards for inclusion for ‘Best Lawyers,’ and ‘Lawyer of the Year’ visit http://www.bestlawyers.com. For information regarding the standards for inclusion for “Business North Carolina’s” ‘Legal Elite,’ visit http://www.businessnc.com. For information regarding the Martindale Hubbell standards for peer review ratings, visit http://www.martindale.com.
*** Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its own merits. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
**** NC State Bar, December 31, 2017
Contact Information:
David Chamberlin
280 S. Mangum Street, Suite 400
Durham, NC 27701
866-900-7078
http://www.farrin.com
David Chamberlin, Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, http://www.farrin.com, +1 1-866-900-7078, [email protected]
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