Hardison & Cochran, a North Carolina law firm headquartered in Raleigh, has announced that three of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. The honorees include Benjamin T. Cochran, who has been listed for the 14th consecutive year in Workers' Compensation Law – Claimants; Jack Hardison, recognized for the 2nd year in the same category; and Rick W. Scott, listed for the 7th consecutive year in Criminal Defense: General Practice. This recognition highlights the firm's sustained commitment to providing high-quality legal representation to clients across North Carolina.
Managing partner Benjamin T. Cochran expressed pride in the recognition but emphasized the firm's core mission. "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," he said. "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."
The Best Lawyers in America is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world, with a methodology 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, ensuring that the recognition reflects the consensus of leading legal professionals about their colleagues' abilities.
Hardison & Cochran has a long-standing record of advocating for injured individuals and their families, with offices in Raleigh, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Wilmington, Greenville, and Dunn. The firm concentrates its practice in workers' compensation, personal injury, auto accident injury, Social Security Disability, and VA Disability law. Over its more than 40 years of service, the firm has earned a reputation for skillful representation and trusted guidance in life's most challenging moments.
The firm's attorneys have been consistently recognized by Best Lawyers, and the firm itself has also been named to Best Law Firms for multiple consecutive years. These awards underscore the firm's ongoing dedication to exceptional service and client advocacy. For more information about Hardison & Cochran and its legal services, visit www.lawyernc.com.
