James Scott Farrin Adds Experienced Litigator Kala Chapalonis to Its Injury Team

Trial attorney brings courtroom experience and a personal perspective on life-altering challenges to the firm's personal injury practice.

DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Kala Chapalonis has joined the personal injury team of the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin. Licensed to practice in North Carolina and Massachusetts, Chapalonis brings significant litigation experience and a longstanding commitment to advocating for underserved communities facing difficult circumstances and powerful entities. She joins a firm that Best Lawyers named to its 2026 "Best Law Firms" list, marking the firm's 11th consecutive year being chosen for this prestigious list.*

Before joining James Scott Farrin, Chapalonis served as a trial attorney for the Committee for Public Counsel Services in Massachusetts, representing indigent clients and youth in complex criminal proceedings in District, Superior, and Juvenile Court. She managed high-volume caseloads while focusing on individualized, client-centered representation. Having experienced life-altering medical challenges herself, Chapalonis' approach emphasizes thorough preparation, attention to detail, and an understanding of how an unexpected injury may affect many aspects of a person's life.

Farrin Partner Rosa Antunez Boatwright stated, "Kala's litigation background, disciplined approach to case preparation, and passion for client advocacy will be tremendous assets to our personal injury team."

ABOUT THE LAW OFFICES OF JAMES SCOTT FARRIN

The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is one of the largest personal injury firms in North Carolina and has helped over 78,000 injured people since 1997. Operating from 14 offices in NC and one in SC, many of the firm's 60+ accomplished attorneys are recognized professionals in their fields. The firm focuses on providing quality legal services to as many people as possible in the following practice areas: personal injury, car accidents, workers' compensation, whistleblowing, defective products, eminent domain, mass torts, class actions, and Social Security Disability.

Contact Information:
David Chamberlin
555 S. Mangum Street
Suite 800
Durham, NC 27701
1-866-900-7078
https://www.farrin.com

Offices in Durham (main), Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, NC, and Greenville,
SC. Attorney Michael Shepherd: 555 S. Mangum Street, Suite 800, Durham, NC

*Standards of inclusion: bestlawyers.com.

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