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Benjamin Y. Gerber
also known as Benjamin Gerber, Ben Gerber
About Benjamin
Biography
Benjamin Gerber is an experienced trial lawyer focusing his practice on helping those who have been injured on the job. He is also a founding partner of Gerber & Elkins.
His career started on the defense side. After returning to Georgia in 2001, he spent three years working for insurance defense firms, learning how carriers evaluate claims, build strategies, and decide when to fight. That experience shaped how he approaches every case today. In 2004, he moved to a plaintiffs’ firm handling personal injury and workers’ compensation matters and has represented claimants ever since.
In 2010, Ben founded his own Atlanta-based firm focused exclusively on Georgia workers’ compensation law. In 2012, he opened a second office in Athens and a third in Columbus in 2022. In 2026, he and partner Natalie Elkins established Gerber & Elkins, bringing together a team of six attorneys representing injured workers across Georgia.
Recognitions
Ben holds a 10.0/10.0 Superb rating from Avvo, the platform’s highest designation. Georgia Super Lawyers has recognized him for 15 consecutive years, a distinction that goes to the top five percent of attorneys in the state.
For the past two years, he has been named to the Super Lawyers Top 100 in Georgia, which ranks the top 100 attorneys across all practice areas statewide.
Professional involvement
Ben serves on the Executive Board of the Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG), the leading national nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the interests of workers and families affected by workplace injuries and occupational illness. WILG advances the quality of legal representation for injured workers through education, legislative advocacy, and engagement with judicial and legislative developments across the country. Ben chairs the WILG Scholarship Committee, has helped plan both regional and national WILG conferences, and received the organization’s Rising Star Award in 2018.
In Georgia, he has served on the Board of Directors of the Workers’ Compensation Claimant’s Lawyers (WCCL) and the board of the Georgia Insurance Workers’ Advocates (GIWA). He is a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA) and serves on the Workers’ Compensation Section Board of the Atlanta Bar Association.
Beyond the law, Ben serves on the board of Cliff Valley School and has served as a Junior Board Member of the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, which provides civil legal services to low-income residents of the Atlanta area.
He speaks regularly at bar association events and continuing legal education programs on Georgia workers’ compensation law.
Education
Ben graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia, where he received a bachelor’s degree in political science. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University Law School. While in law school, it was at the Consumer Affairs Clinic where he first began helping individuals stand up to big corporations. He also had legal internships at the Department of Justice and the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
Personal
Ben is a husband and the father of three. His two eldest are enrolled at the University of Georgia; his youngest is in high school. Outside the office, he competes in triathlons and ultra-endurance events.
All We Do Is Workers' Compensation! If you've been injured, call our firm today to discuss options.
All We Do Is Workers' Compensation! Call us today if you've suffered a work injury.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-25%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 18 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 24 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 24 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Gerber & Elkins Workers' Compensation Attorneys
337 South Milledge Ave, Ste. 209-7, Athens, GA, 30605
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Fax
Fax
16 Lenox Pointe NE, Atlanta, GA, 30324
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1340 14th St, Columbus, GA, 31901
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Benjamin Y. Gerber's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
33 Client Reviews
Showing 11 - 15 of 33 reviews
Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Great representation
Thanks for representing me in this matter...keeping me informed of this matter..in every way ...
Posted by Anthony | May 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Natilie Elkins
Natilie was very attentive to every phase of my claim assuring that my benefits and medical attention were properly taken care and on time. Excellent is the only way to describe her.
Posted by Swann williams | April 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Great Service
I was very pleased with my Attorney Natalie she made sure i understood everything dealing with my case all my questions was answered
Posted by Terry | February 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Great experience
Thomas Holder was our lawyer and he kept in touch and worked closely with us to get the maximum compensation. Highly recommend him and his firm!
Posted by Maurice | August 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Chris Gifford
Firstly I was solicited by at least 20 attourneys that ask me to sign an agreement(before) We ever got to specifics. This was the total opposite of this firm Chris Gifford listened to EXACTLY how I wanted to pursue my claim and followed though with Everything he said he would do. True man of his word...
Benjamin Y. Gerber's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ben Gerber is a leader in the Georgia workers' compensation industry. He focuses his practice on catastrophic and serious workers' compensation claims. Ben's experience and dedication for his clients lead to great case outcomes. Ben also manages a team of experienced attorneys, combining his expertise with theirs to obtain fantastic results for Georgia's injured workers."
"Ben is an excellent lawyer who provides an incredibly high level of service to his clients!"
"I have sent my clients to Benjamin's office for their Workers Compensation cases and they all tell me that Benjamin and his staff are amazing. They keep the clients informed throughout the entire process, and they truly help their injured clients get excellent results for their unfortunate work injuries. I highly recommend Mr. Gerber"
"Ben is an excellent worker's compensation lawyer, and I would strongly recommend him to anyone in need of legal help. He knows the law and does the little things right, like returning e-mails and phone calls."
"Ben is honest, a strong and passionate advocate for his clients, and has a thorough knowledge of the law. It's a pleasure to litigate against him."
"Simply put, this attorney knows how to get the job done. He is very knowledgeable, highly efficient, and proves to be an excellent advocate for his clients."
"One of the best attorneys that I know. If you need a workers' comp attorney you don't have to look any further."
"I have referred clients to Mr. Gerber in the past and he has done great work for them. I would highly recommend Mr. Gerber to anyone seeking counsel in regards to a workers compensation matter."
"Ben is an excellent lawyer who works tirelessly to achieve great results for his clients. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ben has a great reputation in the Atlanta legal community. I would recommend him to anyone needing a workers compensation lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ben is a passionate advocate for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ben is an outstanding lawyer and he is very good at what he does: protecting his clients through zealous representation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Over the years I have had a number of cases with Ben. He does an excellent job of relaying his clients needs and ultimately getting them what they deserve. I highly recommend him as an injury attorney."
"Ben and I have worked on cases opposing each other for years now. I have a lot of respect for how he handles his cases and his clients. Ben is professional and detail-oriented, something I appreciate and which I imagine his clients do as well. I would refer friends and family members to Ben."
"I endorse Ben Gerber. He is very experienced and understands the workers' compensation system. I have known Ben for many years and know he has the best interest of his clients on every case he handles."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have found Ben to be a fantastic attorney with a plethora of experience and a wealth of knowledge regarding Georgia law."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2004 - 2004
Attorney, Swift, Currie, McGee & Hiers
2003 - 2004
Attorney, Bovis, Kyle & Burch, LLC
Associations
2014 - Present
Western Circuit Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Settlement of $500,000
Education
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
2014
Publications
2014
Languages
English
Spanish