Atty. Michael Roessler
Michael Roessler is a Partner at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, where he represents injured workers in workers’ compensation claims. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Michael focuses his practice on Workers’ Compensation Law for claimants and has been with the firm since 2015.
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants Attorney · Serving Charlotte, NC · 18+ Years Experience
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About Michael Roessler at a Glance
Michael Roessler is a workers comp attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Law Offices of James Scott Farrin. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association (2008) and South Carolina, South Carolina Bar (2020). Educated at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 2008) and Queens University of Charlotte (B.A., 1999). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants (2026). Serves clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Roessler
- Michael Roessler is a Partner at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, where he represents injured workers in workers’ compensation claims
- Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Michael focuses his practice on Workers’ Compensation Law for claimants and has been with the firm since 2015
- He is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law
- Before joining the firm, he spent more than five years representing clients in personal injury and workers’ compensation matters
- In addition to his legal practice, Michael serves as an adjunct professor of Political Science at Queens University of Charlotte, where he teaches pre-law and related courses
- His academic background includes earning his Juris Doctor, with honors, from the University of North Carolina School of Law at Chapel Hill
- He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Queens University of Charlotte, double majoring in History and Political Science
- Michael’s professional path began in journalism, where he wrote news articles and opinion columns for the Mooresville Tribune in Mooresville, North Carolina, and the Independent Tribune serving the Concord-Kannapolis area
- Through interactions with attorneys advocating for individuals facing difficult circumstances, he discovered a strong interest in legal advocacy
- That experience led him to pursue a legal career focused on protecting and advancing the rights of others
- Michael has continued to integrate his interest in writing with his legal work by contributing to legal publications, including the North Carolina Law Review, the Charlotte Law Review, and the Southwestern Law Review
- He served as an editor for the 86th volume of the North Carolina Law Review and co-authored a chapter on disbursing funds in the 2015 edition of Personal Injury Practice in North Carolina
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Roessler's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Roessler handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Charlotte.
Workers Compensation in Charlotte
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Charlotte
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charlotte 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 venue, and the substantive 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.
Charlotte Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Charlotte-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Charlotte Choose Michael Roessler
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Roessler's practice in the field of workers comp.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Roessler brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association and South Carolina, South Carolina Bar, Michael Roessler can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Workers Comp Practice
Concentrating on workers comp means Michael Roessler's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Charlotte
A Charlotte-based practice means Michael Roessler attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Roessler Handles in Charlotte
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