FAQ: Hardison & Cochran Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers Awards

What is this announcement about?

Four attorneys from Hardison & Cochran | Injury & Workers Comp Lawyers have been recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

Which attorneys were recognized and for what practice areas?

Benjamin T. Cochran and Jack Hardison for Workers’ Compensation Law - Claimants, Rick W. Scott for Criminal Defense: General Practice, and Carter Whittington for Workers’ Compensation Law - Claimants.

How many consecutive years has each attorney been recognized?

Benjamin Cochran: 13th consecutive year, Jack Hardison: 1st year, Rick Scott: 4th consecutive year, and Carter Whittington: 6th consecutive year on the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list.

What is Best Lawyers and why is this recognition significant?

Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world, helping people identify qualified lawyers through peer review-based awards published globally for 40 years.

What is Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch and who qualifies for it?

It recognizes attorneys in earlier career stages (typically 5-9 years of practice) who have demonstrated outstanding professional excellence.

How does the Best Lawyers selection process work?

Awards are based entirely on peer review, where nominated lawyers are voted on by currently recognized Best Lawyers within the same geographic and legal practice area.

Where is Hardison & Cochran located and what areas do they serve?

Headquartered in Raleigh with offices in Fayetteville, Greensboro, Wilmington, Greenville, and Dunn, serving clients across the entire state of North Carolina for over 40 years.

What types of cases does Hardison & Cochran specialize in?

The firm concentrates on workers’ compensation, personal injury, auto accident injury, and social security disability cases, advocating for injured individuals and their families.