Jim Hardin, a resident principal with Offit Kurman's Charlotte and Rock Hill, South Carolina, offices, was honored for a career that has spanned almost half a century.

"With nearly 50 years of experience handling complex estate planning matters, Jim Hardin has earned a reputation as one of the most dependable and impactful trust and estate attorneys in the Carolinas," according to his nominator essay. "… With his unrivaled advocacy work serving as the bedrock for his sterling reputation, Jim has been frequently called upon to serve as an expert witness in trials. Speaking with clarity and expertise, he has served as an expert witness in approximately 30 trust and estate cases in both state and federal courts."