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Zack Hendon
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Biography
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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Licensed in Georgia for 41 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
The Hendon Law Firm, LLC
445 Franklin Gateway, SE, Suite 230, Marietta, GA, 30067
The Hendon Law Firm, LLC
1201 Peachtree St., NE, Suite 2000, Atlanta, GA, 30361
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Posted by Catrina | September 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommended!
Our case is as a difficult one but they handled it with professionalism and compassion! I would highly recommend Mr. Henson! I work with several clients as a CNA that have needed his kind of assistance and he will always be my first recommendation!
Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2020 | Workers Compensation
Truly Good People
Zack and his paralegal Rose are a truly, personable, patient and compassionate team. I have first hand experience of Zack’s willingness to freely give of his time and knowledge to help perspective clients better understand their options pertaining to their difficult situation. When Rose answered...
Posted by Rob | October 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Professional and compassionate
There are lots of lawyers who are competent, but iit is unique to find someone who cares about you as a person. I was lucky when I found Zac Hendon and his exceptional office manager Rose . Through the ups and downs of my case they stayed focused and supported me to the end. I happily write t...
Posted by Alycia | May 27, 2014 | Personal Injury
High Recommendation for Hendon Law Firm in helping the average person seek resolution and recovery
I am a middle-aged, experienced driver with no previous car accidents. As I recently suffered injuries from a serious three-car vehicular accident, I was not sure how to navigate in fighting for my rights with the large insurance companies for resolution with both my personal injuries and my propert...
Zack Hendon's Lawyer Endorsements
"Very intelligent and a super hard worker."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Zack is a great attorney who diligently advocates for his Clients while remaining respectful to opposing attorneys."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"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"
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
Honors
2021
AV Rated since 1993 for 28 straight years, Martindale-Hubbell, Lexis Nexis
2012
Georgia's Top Rated Lawyer's 2012 edition, Named as a Workers' Comp Top Rated Lawyer
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Owner, The Hendon Law Firm, LLC
1986 - 2007
Senior Trial Attorney, McLaughlin, Hendon, Miller & Croy
1984 - 1986
Associate, Smith, Welch, & Meadows
Associations
2020 - Present
Georgia WCCL Workers' Comp Claimant's Lawyers'President
2009 - Present
Workers' Comp Analysis GroupMember
2008 - Present
Cobb County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, General MemeberMember
2008 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Workers Compensation SectionMember
2008 - Present
Cobb County Bar Association, Sole Practitioner/Small Firm SectionMember
2008 - Present
Cobb County Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2018 - 2020
Cobb Trial Lawyers' AssociationPresident
2016 - 2018
Cobb County Trial LawyersTreasurer (elected)
2016 - 2018
Workers' Comp Claimant's LawyersTreasurer (elected)
2014 - 2016
Cobb County Trial Lawyers AssociationElected as Secretary
2012 - 2015
GTLA Workers' Compensation Claimant's LawyersWCCL Board of Director (Elected)
2010 - 2012
GTLA WCCL Executive CommitteeCommittee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
DF v. DOAS
Awarded TTD from the date of layoff.
Education
1984
University of Georgia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
University of Georgia
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2022
Workers' Compensation Law Institute
War Stories
2021
Workers' Comp for the General Practitioner
Everything You Need to Know about trying Workers' Comp Claims
2019
Annual Georgia Workers' Comp Conference
Georgia Insolvency Pool
2015
2015 Annual Educational Conference
Untangling the Litigation Knot
2013
What Would the Adjuster Do?
Getting the Best Recovery at Mediation
2013
2013 Paralegal Workshop
Workers' Compensation for Paralegals
2011
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Annual Convention
Workers' Comp Section, GTLA co-chair
2011
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Annual Convention
MSAs - Maximizing Settlements
2011
Auto Torts Seminar, Destin, FL
Improving Relations with Adjusters
2010
GTLA Annual Convention
Modification of Prior Awards
2009
GTLA Annual Convention
Change in Condition
Publications
2011
GTLA Seminar CD
Improving Relations with Adjusters
2009
GTLA Annual Convention
Change in Condition
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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Q&A
What should I reasonably expect to receive as a settlement?
09 Jul 2021
Q&A
Can a workers compensation rep be present at my doctor's appointment?
23 Jan 2021
Q&A
If I am offered early retirement from work. Does that mean they will not offer a settlement.
08 Jul 2020