RALEIGH, NC, August 20, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Hardison & Cochran is proud to announce that three of its attorneys have been listed in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®️.

The Raleigh law firm congratulates the following attorneys for their accomplishments:

- Benjamin T. Cochran – Workers' Compensation Law – Claimants
14th consecutive year recognized on The Best Lawyers in America list
- Jack Hardison – Workers' Compensation Law – Claimants
2nd year recognized on The Best Lawyers in America list
- Rick W. Scott – Criminal Defense: General Practice
7th consecutive year recognized on The Best Lawyers in America list

"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 managing partner Benjamin T. 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."

About Best Lawyers

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About Hardison & Cochran

Hardison & Cochran is a respected North Carolina law firm with a long-standing record of advocating for injured individuals and their families. Headquartered in Raleigh with additional offices in Fayetteville, Greensboro, Wilmington, Greenville, and Dunn, their experienced attorneys have proudly served clients across the entire state of North Carolina for over 40 years.

The firm concentrates 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.

Hardison & Cochran has multiple attorneys listed on The Best Lawyers in America and has also been recognized by Best Law Firms for multiple consecutive years. These awards demonstrate the firm's ongoing dedication to providing exceptional service and client advocacy.

Hardison & Cochran welcomes North Carolina residents who have been injured or are seeking disability benefits to contact the firm for a free consultation. To learn more, visit www.lawyernc.com.

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