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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
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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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Wesley Burton McDaniel III's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Personal Injury
Posted by Autumn | September 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Greatest Attorney Around
Mr. McDaniel, I feel that he went to bat for me and my son, as I have never had to deal with this before. He made me feel comfortable and safe with every decision that had to be made. He made sure that I saw every Dr. that I needed to see and Therapy as well. I will highly recommend him to anyone...
Posted by fabian | August 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Works hard!
I am veryyyyy happy to have gotten mr. Wesley as my lawyer! He works hard to make sure you get the treatment you need and the settlement you deserve! Couldent have asked for a better team. Mr. wes Very professional and im very satisfied with the outcome of my case!
Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Resolution after a year!
I was hoping that hiring a lawyer would help to get my treatment on track. They did not seem any more successful than I had been in regard to being able to obtain authorization for treatment and prescriptions. However, when it came time to settle, Wesley was able to negotiate as I would never have be...
Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Wes McDaniel
My case was a long drawn out case, not because of my lawyer but because Workers Compensation did not want to approve any my needs or surgery. I was in a semi accident, they were here to see me needs and wants. They would call me to check on how on how I was feeling, would call me on holidays and wish...
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
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I sue my job insurance companies in GA for handling my workers comp case in bad faith?
02 Apr 2025
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If I opt out of surgery what happens
08 Nov 2024
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I had a plate with screw in my arm, year's later I fell at work and injured the same arm plus I had to have surgery.. do I case
06 Jun 2024