Bio
Nathaniel Hansford is the Founder at Hansford McDaniel – Workers' Compensation Attorneys, where he focuses exclusively on representing injured workers in Georgia and Alabama. With more than 20 years of experience practicing workers' compensation law, Mr. Hansford has personally helped thousands of clients and has secured millions of dollars in benefits and settlements on their behalf.
Attorney Hansford has been recognized as a Super Lawyer and Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2012 to the present—an honor awarded to attorneys who demonstrate the highest levels of professional excellence, legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards. He is also a frequent lecturer on workers' compensation law, regularly sharing his experience and insights with other attorneys and professionals in the field.
Before dedicating his practice to advocating for injured workers, Mr. Hansford represented insurance companies and employers in workers' compensation and injury claims. This unique background gives him valuable insight into how insurers evaluate and defend cases, allowing him to more effectively advocate for his clients and anticipate opposing strategies. Today, he is a zealous advocate for injured workers and has achieved significant, including million-dollar, results for clients throughout his career..
Outside of his legal practice, Nate is deeply committed to serving his community. He serves on the boards of Leadership Ministries, Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse, and Back on My Feet. He also volunteers with several Atlanta-area organizations, including Atlanta Mission, Chris 180, and HOPE Atlanta, among others. In his free time, Nate enjoys biking, hiking, yoga, traveling, spending time with his dogs, Phoebe and Chili, and being active in his church.
Recent Articles by Nathaniel F. Hansford
As a seasoned attorney, he has extensive experience handling cases before the State Board of Workers’ Compensation.
Awards
- Selected to Super Lawyers
- 2016 - 2022
- Selected to Rising Stars
- 2011 - 2015