Buxton S. "Buck" Copeland

Buck Copeland has been practicing workers' compensation defense litigation with Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP since 1987. He has litigated hundreds of cases with favorable results for his clients. He represents employers and carriers in hearings before the Industrial Commission and in appeals to the Full Commission, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court. Along with several other members of the firm, Buck maintains an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, the most prestigious peer review rating that recognizes attorneys who have reached the highest levels of skill and integrity. Representing a variety of employers, including manufacturers, trucking companies, and retailers, has given Buck the ability to handle any issue that arises under the Workers' Compensation Act. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Buxton S. "Buck" Copeland included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors AV rating from Martindale Hubbell North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 "Top Attorneys in North Carolina", Charlotte Magazine, 2011 Super Lawyers - Corporate Counsel Edition, 2009 The Best Lawyers in America® in the field of Workers' Compensation Law, Selected, 2017 - 2023 Other Sources of Feedback About Buxton S. "Buck" Copeland Included on the 2012North Carolina Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2011 North Carolina Super Lawyers list 2008 North Carolina Super Lawyers list

• Partner

• Hon. Alexander B. Denson, U.S. Magistrate, Eastern District of North Carolina, Law Clerk, 1985 - 1987

• "The Going and Coming Rule", Spring CSH Educational Seminar, 2007

• Deacon and Youth Ministry Chair - White Memorial Presbyterian Church
• NC Supreme Court Historical Society, President

• North Carolina, 1985
• U.S. Federal Courts, 1987
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina
• Specialties and Certifications
• Board Certified Specialist in Worker's Compensation Law, NC State Bar Board of Legal Specialization, 2000
• Board Certified Specialist in Worker's Compensation Law, NC State Bar Board of Legal Specialization, 2006
• Certified Mediator, NC Dispute Resolution Commission

• North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys (Member)
• Defense Research Institute (Member)
• Wake County Bar Association (Board of Directors), 1993 - 1994 (Member)
• Workers' Compensation Law Specialty Committee of the NC State Bar Board of Legal Specialization (Member and Chair)