Atty. Matt Harbin
Matt Harbin joined the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin in 2003 and became a Partner in 2008. Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, he represents injured workers throughout the state with a focus on Workers’ Compensation Law for claimants.
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Matt Harbin is an attorney based in Greensboro, North Carolina, practforg at Law Offices of James Scott Farrin. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association. Educated at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 2000) and The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (B.A., 1997). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — North Carolina Advocates for Justice Order of Service award: 2017, 2018, 2019 (2026). Serands clients in Greensboro, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Matt Harbin joined the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin in 2003 and became a Partner in 2008
- Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, he represents injured workers throughout the state with a focus on Workers’ Compensation Law for claimants
- Matt practices in the firm’s Workers’ Compensation Department and is certified by the North Carolina State Bar in Workers’ Compensation Law
- He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Before entering private practice, Matt worked at the North Carolina Industrial Commission as a Special Deputy Commissioner, gaining firsthand experience with the workers’ compensation system
- Matt is a member of the American Association for Justice and the Workplace Injury Litigation Group
- He is also actively involved with North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ), where he previously served as Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Section and continues to serve on the Legal Affairs Committee
- In recognition of his service and involvement, NCAJ presented Matt with its Order of Service Award in 2017, 2018, and 2019
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practforg law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Greensboro are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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