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 highlights the firm's ongoing commitment to providing exceptional legal services to clients across the state.
The attorneys recognized include Benjamin T. Cochran, who has been named to the list for the 14th consecutive year in the field of Workers' Compensation Law – Claimants. Jack Hardison received recognition in the same practice area for the second consecutive year. Rick W. Scott was acknowledged for his work in Criminal Defense: General Practice, marking his seventh consecutive year on the 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."
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 recognition 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 proudly served clients across the entire state of North Carolina for over 40 years, concentrating its practice in workers' compensation, personal injury, auto accident injury, Social Security Disability, and VA Disability law.
The firm's team has earned a reputation for skillful representation and trusted guidance in life's most challenging moments. With multiple attorneys listed on The Best Lawyers in America and recognition by Best Law Firms for multiple consecutive years, the firm demonstrates its ongoing dedication to exceptional service and client advocacy.
For more information about Hardison & Cochran and their legal services, visit www.lawyernc.com.


