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As the founder of Jackson Law Firm, PLLC, Chattanooga attorney Forrest Jackson provides counsel in Social Security Disability and Personal Injury cases. Prior to deciding to found his own firm, Forrest spent a number of years gaining valuable experience in these areas of law at several firms in the Southeastern United States. He is a graduate of Auburn University and Cumberland School of Law at Samford University.
Forrest has a strong desire to help people and fight for the benefits they deserve. In doing so, he has successfully represented hundreds of clients at all levels of the appeals process. He gets immense personal satisfaction in seeing his clients' relief on being approved for their benefits, or helping clients have other legal matters resolved. He moved to Chattanooga with his wife in 2012, and he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons when not working for his clients.
Forrest is licensed in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama state courts and admitted in all Federal Courts of Alabama, as well as the Eastern District of Tennessee and the Northern District of Georgia. He is also a member of the Alabama Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Georgia Bar Association, and Chattanooga Bar Association. Forrest also serves on the Tennessee Bar Association's Executive Council for the Disability Law Section, and he is a long-standing member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR). For a free case evaluation, please contact the Jackson Law Firm today.
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Acquired: 2017
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Acquired: 2015
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State: Alabama
Acquired: 2007
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2015 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, 37404
26 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
What a joke
glad all others said they had great communication, I didn’t . When we went to court, Forest would Call and we’s talk for maybe 5 minutes, he was unprepared and embarrassing in court. Don’t feel he was was as good s he thinks he is, stay away, Seriously
Posted by FELICIA | January 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Consummate Professional and Excellent Service
Let me cut to the chase: Forrest and Robin were WONDERFUL and helped me win my case!!!! They were absolute lifesavers as I already felt defeated, hopeless, and depressed going through the initial phase of the SSDI process. Working with the Jackson Law Firm restored my faith, sanity, and Forrest was a...
Posted by Shelley | November 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
You’re My Hero - Thank You!
I had a consultation with him and told him my story and what I’ve tried, what work I’ve done, how long I’ve been sick and what conditions I have. Mr. Jackson was very confident from day 1 that he would be able to secure a victory in my case - he didn’t sugarcoat it though. It would take time, hard wo...
Posted by Denise | October 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
The best attorney for the job!!!!!
I had applied for disability in 2018 and had been out of work since 2017. It took almost a year and a lot of paperwork and contacting of my doctors to be told “NO”. Disability is not very easy to get even if you have multiple issues with your body. Mentally I didn’t have it in me to apply all over ag...
Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
My SSDI Case
Never response to your calls, gives you attitude when speaking to you, and lies to the SSDI Courts about the communication between him and yourself. He made me loose my case and have to start over. I suggest NOT to hire him or even ask for help from this man.
I have no idea who posted this, but it is entirely untrue and inaccurate. I always respond to calls as soon as possible. I have never lied to the SS courts/judges or made someone lose their case. I do this work because I like trying to help people that need it. I try to go above and beyond for all of my clients. Just look at the reviews on Google or my website to see the truth.
"Forrest is an excellent lawyer with a great reputation in the community. He is a hard worker who diligently represents his clients."
"Forrest took over a case from another plaintiff's counsel midstream. Before he got involved, we were getting nowhere in discovery or in settlement negotiations. After he got involved, we moved the case along and got it settled. It was a difficult case for both sides for a number of reasons, and it was not easy to do what he did. He was a worthy adversary and a pleasure to work with in the case."
"Forrest is an excellent attorney; he truly cares about his clients, and gives them individual and detailed attention, which is what you want when dealing with a social security disability attorney, or accident attorney."
"Great attorney. Extremely smart, diligent, and an excellent advocate for his clients. Highly recommend."
"I have known Mr. Jackson for several years, and I have had the opportunity to observe his work; therefore I am pleased to endorse this lawyer."
"Forrest is an excellent lawyer. I refer any potential Social Security and Disability clients to him because I know that he is going to fight to get the result his clients need. I highly recommend him."
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Dec 13
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"I often refer potential social security disability clients to Forrest because I trust him to do a good job for those that have been wrongfully denied benefits."
"Forrest is a good person and lawyer. I would call him for any social security or probate matters in East Tennessee. I endorse this lawyer."
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Top 3 Social Security Disability Attorney - Chattanooga, TN, Three Best Rated
2024
Certificate of Excellence, Three Best Rated
2023
Lead Counsel Verified, LawInfo
2022
Top 10 Disability Attorney in the State of Tennessee, Social Security Disability Leadership
2014 - Present
Owner/ Attorney, Jackson Law Firm, PLLC
2012 - 2014
Associate, Downard & Associates, P.C.
2009 - 2012
Associate, Brock & Stout, LLC
2006 - 2009
Associate, Philip Gable, P.C.
2018 - Present
Tennessee Bar Association, Disability Law SectionExecutive Council
2014 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Chattanooga Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
Confidential Settlement to Client's Satisfaction
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BS - Bachelor of Science
2023
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