Ed Atencio

Mr. Atencio is originally from Panama City, Panama, but raised here in the states in Greensboro NC. His background is in the financial services industry where he has worked at various major corporations in a variety of different sales and service positions assisting clients and managing portfolios. He came to James Scott Farrin with over 12 years experience in customer service, sales, and finance and has been a #1 rep in several companies in a sales and service capacity.

Mr. Atencio enjoys spending time with his daughter, fishing, live music, and travel. He is also fluent in Spanish and English and excited about being able to assist our clients in both capacities.

Frank Black

Mr. Black is an Investigator and Direct Mail Representative based out of the Charlotte, North Carolina area.

Mr. Black is a Charlotte native, a graduate of University of North Carolina in Charlotte, and a military veteran. He has four years of experience in bodily injury claims and four years experience as a private investigator.
Mr. Black is excited to be on the “other side” of the business and looks forward to contributing to the success and growth of the firm.

Jim McDermott

Originally from Illinois, Mr. McDermott lived in Charlotte and Dunn before making Greenville his home. He comes to James Scott Farrin with a passion for working with customers and over 20 years of sales experience in a variety of fields.

In his free time, Mr. McDermott enjoys golfing, fishing, boating and working in the yard.

Michael Pendergraft

Mr. Pendergraft had previously spent eleven years in the manufacturing industry at Caterpillar as a Production Planner. He has an A.A.S. degree in electronics engineering technology from Johnston Community College and a B.S. in Business Administration from East Carolina University. He is currently enrolled in the M.B.A program at ECU, with a concentration in finance.

Mr. Pendergraft enjoys listening to contemporary jazz and he looks forward to once again playing the guitar.

Shawn Somerville

Mr. Somerville joined the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin in June 2005. He proudly served his country for ten years in the Military Intelligence branch of the Army. He works primarily in the North Eastern regions of North Carolina and is willing to travel where needed. Mr. Somerville enjoys meeting new people, working with the public and is a recent convert to the world of golf. In his leisure time he is often found reading a book, fishing, catching a movie, or braving the weather persuing that elusive golf swing. He is also bilingual in English and Spanish and serves as a Field Investigator.

Todd Strader

Mr. Strader joined the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin in November 2005. He proudly served his country for seven years in the Airborne Infantry branch of the Army. He has lived abroad for several years and enjoys travel. He works primarily in the Central regions of North Carolina and is willing to travel where needed. Mr. Strader enjoys meeting new people, working with the public and is also a recent convert to the world of golf. In his leisure time he is often found reading a book, cooking, walking his dog or spending time with his kids. He is also bilingual in English and Spanish and serves as a Field Investigator.

Ruthie Williams

Ms. Williams has been with the Firm since June of 2004 and is one of the friendly voices you may hear when you first call our office to discuss your personal injury claim. She works primarily out of our busy Fayetteville office. She is a graduate of Fayetteville State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and is a proud member of Psi Chi National Honor Society. Ms. Williams is fluent in both English and Spanish and also serves as an Investigator.