Our Awards
Here are some recognitions and honors our attorneys have received in their careers for their service and skill.
Some of the many awards we’ve received include:
Martindale-Hubbell “AV Preeminent” Rating
An elite group of approximately 10% of all attorneys holds an “AV Preeminent” Rating, a designation trusted worldwide by buyers and referrers of legal services. “AV Preeminent” is a significant rating accomplishment — a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence.
Most recent year of designation is 2022. Attorneys’ law firm is the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin. For information regarding the standards of inclusion, visit www.martindale.com.
Business North Carolina’s “Legal Elite”
Business North Carolina’s “Legal Elite” is a list of the top North Carolina lawyers in business-related categories. The winners are chosen by lawyers who live in North Carolina and are members of the North Carolina State Bar Association.
Most recent year of designation is 2024. Attorney’s law firm is the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin. For more information regarding the standards of inclusion, visit www.businessnc.com.
Best Lawyers’ “Best Lawyers in America”
Referred to by Corporate Counsel Magazine as “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice,” the ‘Best Lawyers’ list has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence since it was first published in 1983. “Best Lawyers” is based on exhaustive peer-review surveys in which tens of thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers.
Most recent year of designation is 2023. Attorney’s law firm is the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin. For more information regarding standards of inclusion, visit www.bestlawyers.com.
Best Lawyers: “Ones to Watch”
These awards are recognitions given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. Honorees on the list typically have been in practice for 5-9 years, and selection is based on peer review.
Most recent year of designation is 2023. Attorney’s law firm is the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin. For information regarding the standards of inclusion, visit www.bestlawyers.com.
“Super Lawyers”
No more than 5% of the lawyers in any state are named to the “Super Lawyers” list by Super Lawyers Magazine. “Super Lawyers” honorees undergo a rigorous, multiphase process that combines peer nominations with third-party research. Selections are made annually on a state-by-state basis.
Most recent year of designation is 2023. Attorney’s law firm is the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin. For more information regarding standards of inclusion, visit www.superlawyers.com.
“Top 100 Lawyers in North Carolina”
Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in North Carolina via a patented multiphase selection process involving peer nomination, independent research, and peer evaluation. The “Top 100 Lawyers in North Carolina” are considered “the best of the best” of those named to the “Super Lawyers” list by Super Lawyers Magazine.
Most recent year of designation is 2015. Attorney’s law firm is the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin. For more information regarding standards of inclusion, visit www.superlawyers.com
Super Lawyers: “Rising Stars”
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. Each candidate for the “Rising Stars” list is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Most recent year of designation is 2022. Attorney’s law firm is the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin. For information regarding the standards of inclusion, visit www.superlawyers.com.
+ Historic achievements as U.S. Attorney
Bill Nettles was appointed as US Attorney pursuant to a presidential commission in 2010. During his time as US Attorney, Bill’s office brought the state of South Carolina to top four in the country for whistleblower recoveries.1
You’ve seen our credentials. Now, see the results we’ve achieved.1
What our clients say
“Bill has the ability to ‘think outside the box’…which makes him extremely effective as an advocate for his clients.” 1 — Attorney who previously worked with Bill
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Whistleblower Attorneys
If you’re wondering if it’s a good idea to speak with a whistleblower lawyer about what you know, let us set the record straight.
- Corporate ethics hotlines can be risky and may lead to termination. If you’ve already done this, call us immediately.
- Your coworkers could be aware of the fraud – or complicit in it – and you should not talk to them about it.
- The first claim to be filed under the False Claims Act can proceed – if you’re not first, you’re at a serious disadvantage and may get nothing (another reason not to speak to your coworkers about it).
- A confidential discussion costs you a few minutes, but could save you time, stress, and money.
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