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John Hedrick has focused his legal career on North Carolina workers’ compensation law since 1994. From 1994 to 2000, Mr. Hedrick served as a Deputy Commissioner of the North Carolina Industrial Commission (like a judge for workers’ compensation cases). In 2000, Mr. Hedrick began representing injured employees throughout the State of North Carolina.
The North Carolina State Bar certified Mr. Hedrick as a Specialist in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law in 2003. He was recertified in 2008 and 2013. In 2002, Mr. Hedrick received an AV, Preeminent Rating, the highest peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell.
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Acquired: 1991
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8394 Six Forks Rd Ste 203, Raleigh, NC, 27615-3057
14 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Workers Compensation
Posted by Pamela | June 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Superior knowledge
When we were faced with a job injury and loss of time and wages we sought the council of Mr. Hedrick. We were very anxious about my husbands future. Mr. Hedrick was very thorough and honest with us and helped us through the maze of Workmens Comp. He is very compassionate in his approach. I would high...
Posted by Conrad | January 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Great guy and extremely helpful
I cannot recommend him enough. John and Jordana were extremely helpful, professional and punctual. They helped me with a workers comp claim that had been ongoing for 2 years and helped smoothly resolve it. I’d give them 6 stars if I could.
Posted by Brenda | December 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
A listening ear with empathy
Mr Hedrick, viewed my workers compensation case and explains the do’s and don’ts before taking my case. He also made all communication from the smallest issue to the most complicated issues. He has a wonderful assistant that also was a wonderful guide to make the hardest situation a lot smoother. I w...
Posted by Tulesa | October 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Fantastic Law Firm!
John and Jordanna were there for me during the whole time my case was in mitigation. Anytime I needed them for information about my case, they were right there willing and able to do whatever it took to solve whatever issues I had. They kept me fully informed. John really went to bat for me when m...
Posted by John C. | August 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Fantastic Law Firm
I suffered a major injury and went along with the employer's insurance recommendations. After having surgery, I felt there was quite a bit of damage left and the insurance company started to drag out my request for a second opinion. Feeling like I was being brushed off =, I consulted with John and Jo...
"I endorse this lawyer. John is an excellent attorney. highly ethical and extremely focused on taking care of his clients."
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Board Certified Specialist, North Carolina State Bar
2017 - Present
Owner/member, Law Office of John A. Hedrick, PLLC
2001 - 2017
Partner, Scudder & Hedrick, PLLC
2000 - 2000
Associate, Law Office of Robin E. Hudson
1994 - 1994
Associate, North Carolina Attorney General's Office
1994 - 2000
Deputy Commissioner, North Carolina Industrial Commission
1993 - 1994
Law Clerk, North Carolina Court Of Appeals
1991 - 1993
Law Clerk, North Caroliona Supreme Court
2001 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeMember
1991 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
1991
J.D.
1987
B.A.
2014
The Role of Case Managers in Workers' Compensation Cases
English
Legal Answers
What can I do I was fired from my job while being injured. Can i file for unemployment? Will workers comp pay me?
04 Oct 2018
THIS IS NOT A WORKERS COMP QUESTION What are the wrongful death settlement amts for forlift deaths in NC?
06 Sep 2018
I got hurt on the job and was taking out of work but upon turning back to work i got another job can i still sue?
17 Aug 2018