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Biography
Mr. Chestnut received his bachelor’s degree in political science from Georgia Southern University and his law degree from Mercer University School of Law. After law school, Mr. Chestnut worked on a variety of legal cases. In the early 90s, he decided to concentrate on helping injured employees fight for workers’ compensations. Mr. Chestnut is one of the few attorneys in the nation who is qualified to handle nearly all types of workers’ compensation claims, including claims for longshore and harbor workers, federal employees, and maritime claims. He is dedicated to serving his clients with his depth of experience and knowledge.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Workers Compensation
90%
44 years
Personal Injury
10%
44 years
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Licensed in Georgia for 43 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1982
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Location
Herbert Chestnut & Associates
328 SE Alexander Street, Suite 9, Marietta, GA, 30060
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Compassion
Posted by anonymous | April 07, 2009
Charles Dreher
MR. Chestnut is the best. I have used alot of different lawyers for different reasons over the years. His staff is the best. They always return calls, and more than anything they listen to what is said. When i was in the hospital i was scared to death. I have a daughter that is almost 8 . Whe...
Herbert Joseph Chestnut's Lawyer Endorsements
"Herb Chestnut is a very knowledgeable attorney. We have opposed each other on numerous workers' compensation cases over the years. I have always found him to have a very realistic assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of his cases. He will fight very hard for a client in whom he believes. Most importantly, Herb is a man of his word. If he says that he will do something, you can count on it."
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Experience
Honors
2008
Top 25 Blogs for Workers' Compensation- Defense Base Act, LexisNexis
1999
Workers' Compensation Attorney of the year, Consumer Business Review
N/A
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbel
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Senior Partner, Herbert Chestnut & Associates
Associations
1995 - Present
Cobb County Bar AssociationMember
1982 - Present
State Bar of Georgia - Workers Compensation SectionMember
1982 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
Education
1982
Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law
Juris Doctor
1979
Georgia Southern University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2008
HG.org Worldwide Legal Directories
Hiring An Attorney - The Five Questions You Should Always Ask
2008
The Defense Base Act Blog
Congress considers taking over Workers’ Compensation under the Defense Base Act
2008
The Defense Base Act Blog
Are you receiving the proper amount in Workers’ Compensation benefits?
2008
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers