Four Hardison & Cochran Attorneys Recognized in Prestigious 2026 Best Lawyers Lists

Hardison & Cochran | Injury & Workers Comp Lawyers announced that four of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. These prestigious honors reflect the firm's sustained commitment to legal excellence and client service across North Carolina.

Benjamin T. Cochran received recognition for Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, marking his 13th consecutive year on The Best Lawyers in America list. Jack Hardison was also recognized in the same practice area, making his first appearance on the prestigious list. Rick W. Scott earned his fourth consecutive recognition for Criminal Defense: General Practice, while Carter Whittington achieved his sixth consecutive year on the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list for Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants.

The significance of these awards extends beyond individual recognition, as Best Lawyers represents the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service globally. For 40 years, Best Lawyers has helped those needing legal services identify qualified attorneys in unfamiliar specialties or distant jurisdictions. The recognition methodology relies entirely on peer review, where nominated lawyers are evaluated by currently recognized Best Lawyers within the same geographic and legal practice areas, capturing the consensus opinion of leading legal professionals about their colleagues' abilities.

For clients seeking legal representation, these recognitions serve as an important indicator of attorney quality and expertise. The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch category specifically acknowledges attorneys in the earlier stages of their careers who have demonstrated outstanding professional excellence, typically those practicing for five to nine years. This dual recognition of both established and emerging legal talent at Hardison & Cochran demonstrates the firm's depth of expertise and commitment to maintaining high standards across all experience levels.

The firm's continued presence in these prestigious lists reinforces its position as a leading advocate for injured individuals and workers' compensation claimants throughout North Carolina. With offices in Raleigh, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Wilmington, Greenville, and Dunn, the firm has served clients across the state for over 40 years, concentrating its practice in workers' compensation, personal injury, auto accident injury, Social Security Disability, and VA Disability law. Additional information about the firm's services and recognition can be found at https://www.lawyernc.com.