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Wesley Burton McDaniel III
also known as Wes McDaniel
About Wesley
Biography
Wes McDaniel is a leading Atlanta workers’ compensation lawyer and Partner at Hansford McDaniel - Workers' Compensation Attorneys. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and then obtained his Juris Doctor from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School. During his early legal career, he defended insurance companies and employers. This experience gave him insight into how the opposition thinks and creates a case. He uses this information to prepare stronger cases for his injured clients. His legal success and commitment to his clients have gained him inclusion in organizations such as the Georgia’s Bar Workers’ Compensations and Litigation Section, the American Bar, and the Atlanta Bar Associations. Call today to learn how he can help your case!
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Workers Compensation
100%
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-25%
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Licensed in Georgia for 14 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Hansford McDaniel - Workers' Compensation Attorneys
1718 Peachtree Street N.W., Suite 660, Atlanta, GA, 30309
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Posted by LATASHA | December 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Persistent & dedicated
I hired Mr. McDaniel for my workers compensation case...He is dedicated in fighting for your rights. Mr. McDaniel is very persistant in his pursuit of getting the best deal in your favor. Also, he is very informative giving his clients the best information in laymen terms. So if your are looking for ...
Posted by BRANDY | November 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Honest and Dependable
Wes McDaniel did an awesome job in representing me in my Worker's Compensation case. Although there were some difficulties and situations that complicated the case, the results were good and worked out in my favor. He was honest and upfront about everything regarding my case and whenever I needed to ...
Posted by Steven | June 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Upfront and Committed
After I contacted Hanford Law Firm to represent my worker's compensation case, I was immediately contacted by attorney Wesley McDaniel III. After our initial conversation, Wes' professionalism and persistence was what impressed me the most. He works hard for his clients, and is up front about the exp...
Posted by Nika | October 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Excellent staff!!!!
I hired this firm to represent me in handing my workers comp. case and I was very pleased. They have helped me from the beginning and to the end. I am very pleased with everyone and the outcome. Wesley and Ashley are very knowledge, friendly and etc. I would recommend this firm to anyone!!!!!! And if...
Posted by Gail | July 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Workers Compensation
The lawer took my case as a worker compensation lawer to help me settle my case through work related injuries. He alway enform me of what going on with my case. He did his job well.
Wesley Burton McDaniel III's Lawyer Endorsements
"Wes is a great lawyer that has always cared deeply about his clients and their cases. I would recommend him for any complex or unique workers' compensation case."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Wes McDaniel is an excellent attorney with many years experience in the workers' compensation arena. He is highly intelligent, knows the law well, and fights for his clients while maintaining professionalism. I strongly endorse Wes McDaniel as a workers' compensation attorney."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Wes and I have worked on cases against one another. He is always a pleasure to deal with, has a wealth of knowledge within the workers compensation field, and willing to work hard for a reasonable resolution to contested matters. He is well respected within the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer without any hesitation or qualification whatsoever. The attention he gives to each and every client is outstanding, and he is on top of all legal developments in the workers' compensation realm. I refer many workers' compensation cases to his top-notch team."
"Wes is a very intelligent workers' compensation attorney. He works very hard to zealously represent the interests of his clients."
"Wes is an exceptional attorney. He's hard-working and knowledgeable and always a pleasure to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Wes is a very professional, intelligent and tenacious attorney. He is well respected in the Georgia workers' compensation bar. I endorse Wes without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I fully endorse Wes as an attorney. He is smart, aggressive and really cares about the well-being of his clients. I would recommend him to family and friends."
"I endorse this lawyer. Wes is a fantastic attorney and a quality person. I strongly recommend Wes."
"Mr. McDaniel is a consummate professional and well-experienced in Workers Compensation. In addition, he's a excellent communicator and easy to work with."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Member, Lawyers of Distinction
2019
Client's Choice, AVVO
2019
Litigator of the Year, American Institute of Trial Lawyers
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2013
Cuzdey, Ehrmann, Wagner, Stine and Sansalone, Associate of the Year
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Managing Partner/Attorney, Hansford McDaniel, LLC
2010 - 2016
Attorney, Cuzdey, Ehrmann, Stine and Sansalone
Associations
2019 - Present
Dunwoody Bar AssociationBoard Member
2019 - Present
Lawyers Club of AtlantaMember
2016 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Atlanta Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2011 - Present
Georgia State Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionMember
2007 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2020 - 2021
Super Lawyers
Education
2010
John Marshall Law School, Atlanta
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
The University of Insbruck, Austria
2006
University of Georgia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Georgia State Board Regional Workers' Compensation Seminar
Critically Acclaimed Features in Accepted Claims
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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