RALEIGH, NC — Hardison & Cochran, a respected North Carolina law firm, has announced that three of its attorneys have been listed in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The recognition underscores the firm's ongoing commitment to providing exceptional legal services to clients across the state.
Benjamin T. Cochran, Jack Hardison, and Rick W. Scott have each been honored for their professional achievements. Benjamin T. Cochran, the firm's managing partner, has been recognized for the 14th consecutive year in the field of Workers' Compensation Law – Claimants. Jack Hardison has been recognized for the 2nd year in the same practice area. Rick W. Scott has been recognized for the 7th consecutive year in Criminal Defense: General Practice.
"We're proud of this recognition, but our focus remains where it has always been: helping our clients through difficult situations and giving them the best representation we possibly can," says Cochran. "People come to us when they're facing serious problems because of an injury, and those problems can have a real impact on their lives and their families. We take that responsibility seriously, and that commitment to our clients is what drives the work we do every day."
Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world. For 40 years, it has helped those in need of legal services identify the lawyers most qualified to represent them in distant jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties. The awards are published in leading local, regional, and national publications across the globe.
The Best Lawyers methodology is based entirely on peer review. Lawyers nominated for consideration are voted on by currently recognized Best Lawyers within the same geographic and legal practice area. This process captures the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues.
Hardison & Cochran is headquartered in Raleigh with additional offices in Fayetteville, Greensboro, Wilmington, Greenville, and Dunn. The firm has served clients across North Carolina for over 40 years, concentrating its practice in workers' compensation, personal injury, auto accident injury, Social Security Disability, and VA Disability law. Their team has earned a reputation for skillful representation and trusted guidance in life's most challenging moments.
The firm's multiple attorneys listed on The Best Lawyers in America and its recognition by Best Law Firms for multiple consecutive years demonstrate its ongoing dedication to exceptional service and client advocacy. For more information about the firm and its attorneys, visit www.lawyernc.com.
