Awards & Professional Recognition

Nationally Recognized Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma Attorneys

At the Ferrell Law Group, our attorneys have spent more than 30 years fighting for victims of asbestos exposure, lung cancer, mesothelioma, and serious injuries across the country. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for clients, and the professional honors associated with our legal team reflect a sustained record of performance, peer respect, and client-focused advocacy.

Below are several professional recognitions and honors associated with the attorneys at the Ferrell Law Group.

Attorney James C. Ferrell: Awards and Professional Honors

Founding attorney James C. Ferrell leads our national team and has personally litigated complex asbestos, mesothelioma, and toxic exposure cases in state and federal courts across the United States. His professional recognitions reflect decades of trial experience, peer respect, and a commitment to clients who are fighting serious illness after workplace exposure.

American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) — Member

James Ferrell is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), one of the most selective trial lawyer organizations in the country. Membership in ABOTA is by invitation only and is limited to experienced attorneys who have tried a significant number of civil cases to verdict, with the highest standards of civility and professionalism. For clients facing complex litigation involving lung cancer or mesothelioma claims, ABOTA membership signals that their attorney has genuine trial experience and the credibility that comes with it.

Texas Super Lawyers — Consistently Selected

James Ferrell has been repeatedly selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, published by Texas Monthly, a recognition reserved for the top 5% of attorneys in the state each year. He has received this honor for more than a decade consecutively, earning the Super Lawyers 10-Year recognition milestone. Earlier in his career, he was also named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2006 and 2007, a designation identifying the top 2.5% of younger attorneys in Texas. The Super Lawyers selection process includes peer nominations and independent evaluation across multiple professional indicators.

National Trial Lawyers — Top 100 Trial Lawyers

James Ferrell is a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, an invitation-only organization composed of premier civil plaintiff trial lawyers from each state. Selection is based on peer nominations and third-party research, and is limited to attorneys who demonstrate superior qualifications in leadership, reputation, and courtroom results. In a practice area as complex and specialized as asbestos and toxic exposure litigation, this peer recognition carries particular weight.

Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum — Member

James Ferrell is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have obtained multi-million dollar verdicts or settlements for their clients. Fewer than one percent of U.S. attorneys qualify. This membership reflects a track record of significant outcomes in high-stakes cases, including the multi-million dollar case results our firm has secured for clients with lung cancer, mesothelioma, and serious injuries caused by asbestos and other toxic exposures.

Better Business Bureau — Accredited Business

The Ferrell Law Group is accredited by the Better Business Bureau, reflecting our commitment to transparent, ethical business practices and responsive client service. BBB accreditation requires meeting and maintaining BBB standards for trust, including a commitment to resolving client concerns. For clients navigating a serious illness or injury, knowing their law firm meets these standards provides an additional layer of confidence.

Attorney Matthew S. Dillahunty: Rising Star Recognition

Attorney Matthew S. Dillahunty has been honored with selection to Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars from 2018 through 2025. This recognition identifies the top 2.5% of attorneys under 40 or within their first 10 years of practice based on peer nomination and independent research. Attorney Dillahunty focuses on toxic tort, product liability, personal injury, and asbestos litigation, and this peer recognition reflects his growing standing within the Texas plaintiff's bar.

Attorney Scott Nelson: Rising Star Recognition

Attorney Scott Nelson has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star by Texas Monthly on multiple occasions, a designation reserved for the top 2.5% of attorneys under 40 or within their first 10 years of practice. Attorney Nelson graduated in the top 15 percent of his class at St. Mary's University School of Law and began his career as a briefing attorney for the Chief Justice of the Eighth District Court of Appeals, bringing strong appellate and litigation credentials to our team.

Results That Reflect the Recognition

Our firm's professional recognition means more when backed by real outcomes. The Ferrell Law Group has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for clients with lung cancer, mesothelioma, asbestos exposure, and serious personal injury claims nationwide. Representative case results include:

$5,000,000 recovery for an oil-field worker with mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure.
$4,700,000 recovery for a woman diagnosed with mesothelioma.
$2,800,000 recovery for a military veteran exposed to asbestos.
$2,770,000 verdict for the wrongful death of a rig worker.

A more complete record of our outcomes is available on our case results page.

Put Our Award-Winning Legal Team on Your Side

The recognition described above reflects how our attorneys are viewed by peers, legal organizations, and the broader legal community. But the most important measure of a law firm is what they actually do for their clients, especially those facing a serious illness or catastrophic injury.

Our firm handles lung cancer, mesothelioma, asbestos exposure, and serious personal injury cases for clients nationwide. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning there are no upfront costs, and you pay nothing unless we win. To learn how we can help with your potential legal case, contact us todayfor a free consultation.

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