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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.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Social Security & Disability
80%
17 years | 2,000 cases
Personal Injury
20%
17 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Georgia for 9 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 11 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Alabama for 18 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Jackson Law Firm, PLLC
2015 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, 37404
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Posted by Cheryl | April 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
SSI Appeal Won!
Mr. Jackson was a pleasure to work with. My grandson had been receiving SSI benefits, but after a review, he was sent a letter stating that his benefits were being terminated. Mr. Jackson handled our appeal of that decision. He provided excellent advice to us prior to the hearing regarding the docume...
Forrest Earl Jackson's Lawyer Endorsements
"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 endorse this lawyer."
"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."
Patrick Cruise
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Dec 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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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Experience
Honors
2025
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
Work Experience
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.
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
Metheny v. Richardson
Confidential Settlement to Client's Satisfaction
Education
2007
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Auburn University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2023
Disability Law Forum
Disability Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers