Zack attended UGA for both business school and law school, graduating from law school in 1984. Zack opened his own firm in 2007 to represent seriously injured accident victims and workers. He served as President of the Cobb Trial Lawyers' Association from 2018 to 2020. In 2020, he was elected to serve as President of the WCCL (Workers' Compensation Claimant's Lawyers) division of Georgia Trial Lawyers' Association through 2022. He is married to Jill and has two grown sons. He enjoys a lifelong passion for riding dual sport dirt motorcycles when time allows and spending time with his family.
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37 years
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Languages spoken
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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1984 | 03/14/2015 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Rated since 1993 for 28 straight years | Martindale-Hubbell, Lexis Nexis | 2021 |
| Georgia's Top Rated Lawyer's 2012 edition | Named as a Workers' Comp Top Rated Lawyer | 2012 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | The Hendon Law Firm, LLC | 2007 - Present |
| Senior Trial Attorney | McLaughlin, Hendon, Miller & Croy | 1986 - 2007 |
| Associate | Smith, Welch, & Meadows | 1984 - 1986 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia WCCL Workers' Comp Claimant's Lawyers' | President | 2020 - Present |
| Workers' Comp Analysis Group | Member | 2009 - Present |
| Cobb County Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
| Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, General Memeber | Member | 2008 - Present |
| Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Workers Compensation Section | Member | 2008 - Present |
| Cobb County Bar Association, Sole Practitioner/Small Firm Section | Member | 2008 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Cobb County Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
| Cobb Trial Lawyers' Association | President | 2018 - 2020 |
| Cobb County Trial Lawyers | Treasurer (elected) | 2016 - 2018 |
| Workers' Comp Claimant's Lawyers | Treasurer (elected) | 2016 - 2018 |
| Cobb County Trial Lawyers Association | Elected as Secretary | 2014 - 2016 |
| GTLA Workers' Compensation Claimant's Lawyers | WCCL Board of Director (Elected) | 2012 - 2015 |
| GTLA WCCL Executive Committee | Committee Member | 2010 - 2012 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| GTLA Seminar CD | Improving Relations with Adjusters | 2011 |
| GTLA Annual Convention | Change in Condition | 2009 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1984 |
| University of Georgia | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1981 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Workers' Comp for the General Practitioner | Everything You Need to Know about trying Workers' Comp Claims | 2021 |
| Annual Georgia Workers' Comp Conference | Georgia Insolvency Pool | 2019 |
| 2015 Annual Educational Conference | Untangling the Litigation Knot | 2015 |
| What Would the Adjuster Do? | Getting the Best Recovery at Mediation | 2013 |
| 2013 Paralegal Workshop | Workers' Compensation for Paralegals | 2013 |
| Auto Torts Seminar, Destin, FL | Improving Relations with Adjusters | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Annual Convention | MSAs - Maximizing Settlements | 2011 |
| Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Annual Convention | Workers' Comp Section, GTLA co-chair | 2011 |
| GTLA Annual Convention | Modification of Prior Awards | 2010 |
| GTLA Annual Convention | Change in Condition | 2009 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| DF v. DOAS | Awarded TTD from the date of layoff. |
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Robert Bourne, Workers compensation Attorney on Dec 6, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Very intelligent and a super hard worker.
Joel Williams, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 14, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Zack is an incredible lawyer. He leaves no stone unturned and always puts his client's interest ahead of his own. I would not hesitate to ask him to handle a claim for me or my family.
Coleman Hengesbach, Workers compensation Attorney on Mar 27, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
J. Phillip Boston, Workers compensation Attorney on Apr 10, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Zack since law school, and have worked with Zack both as co-counsel and opposing counsel. He is an excellent attorney, and he has earned a top reputation in the Atlanta legal community-both as to his skill level and his ethics. His many years as a worker's compensation defense attorney well serve his clients injured on the job. I highly endorse Zack. His clients will discover that he offers excellent personal attention to their claims.
I endorse this lawyer.
Douglas Rohan, Workers compensation Attorney on Nov 11, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Zach is a highly respected attorney who is very knowledgable in the area of workers' compensation. He always deals with other attorneys in a professional manner.
Paul Knowlton, Workers compensation Attorney on Apr 27, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Zach is an exceptional attorney with deep and proven experience in personal injury and workers compensation. I regularly refer others to Zach and highly recommend him to both other attorneys and those in need of an attorney.
Anthony Kalka, Workers compensation Attorney on Apr 13, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. Zach is a well skilled lawyer that fights for his client's best interest. Zach has years of experience, which allows him to obatin successful results.
Sarah Stottlemyer, Workers compensation Attorney on Apr 13, 2010
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. Zack is a great attorney who diligently advocates for his Clients while remaining respectful to opposing attorneys.
Alexander Lecca, Workers compensation Attorney on Apr 13, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work.
James Richter, Workers compensation Attorney on Apr 13, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Zack is an experienced attorney with years of experience in handling workers' compensation cases from both the defense and claimant's side. If one of my friends or family members suffered an on-the-job injury and needed legal representation, I would not hesitate to refer him or her to Zack. Jim Richter
Joseph Leman, Workers compensation Attorney on Apr 13, 2010
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work.
Judy Croy, Workers compensation Attorney on Apr 13, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. He is very responsive to his clients and has the experience to handle any matter. I would feel confident with him as my attorney.
Miles Gammage, Workers compensation Attorney on Mar 15, 2010
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Zach for 15 years on both sides of the issue. He is focused and disciplined. Zach prefers to to resolve the issue rather than creating hurdles to a resolution. He has a complete understanding of workers compensation that he brings to the table when representing his clients. Zach will try a case rather than fold to the pressures of losing. An excellent attorney to have on your side.
Norman Miller, Workers compensation Attorney on Mar 15, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Zack Hendon is an active member with the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and has built a strong reputation as an successful Workers Compensation attorney with over 20 years experience. He is well known in the community as an active litigator who will fight tirelessly for his clients. Zack is well respected by his peers and continues to do outstanding work helping seriously injured people.
Deborah Harris, Workers compensation Attorney on Mar 14, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Zack Hendon is a very experienced workers compensation litigator. Mr. Hendon is well respected in the legal community, and is known for his vigorous representation of his clients. Mr. Hendon has a long legal career representing both employers and insurers, as well as claimants before the State Board of Workers Compensation. His clients appreciate his thorough approach and his professional expertise, as well as his passion for his work. Mr. Hendon offers consistently excellent representation to his clients.
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