Wesley Burton McDaniel, III

Bio

Attorney Wesley McDaniel is an experienced Georgia workers' compensation attorney and a relentless advocate for injured workers throughout the state of Georgia. As a Georgia native, he is deeply committed to protecting the rights of employees who have suffered serious and catastrophic workplace injuries and ensuring they receive the full workers' compensation benefits they are owed.

For more than ten years, Mr. McDaniel has represented injured workers with Hansford McDaniel – Workers' Compensation Attorneys, securing hundreds of millions in workers' compensation settlements and awards for his clients. His case results include some of the largest workers' compensation recoveries in Georgia history, making him a trusted choice for workers facing complex, high-stakes injury claims.

Attorney McDaniel offers a unique advantage as a former insurance defense attorney with a degree in Risk Management and Insurance from The University of Georgia. With more than five years of experience representing insurance companies, he understands how employers and insurers evaluate, defend, and attempt to minimize workers' compensation claims. He uses this insider knowledge to build aggressive legal strategies, challenge claim denials, and maximize financial recovery for injured workers.

Recognized for his excellence in Georgia workers' compensation law, Attorney McDaniel has been named a Super Lawyers® honoree and is annually rated an AV Preeminent® Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell®, the organization's highest peer-reviewed distinction for legal ability, ethics, and professionalism. He is a frequent lecturer on Georgia workers' compensation issues, including catastrophic injuries, permanent disability benefits, and insurance litigation strategy.

Attorney McDaniel serves as the Managing Partner of Hansford McDaniel – Workers' Compensation Attorneys and remains active in the Georgia legal community. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Dunwoody Bar Association and is a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the Atlanta Bar Association. He also supports numerous community organizations, including the Atlanta Mission for the Homeless, the Georgia Legal Services Program, and Side by Side, which assists brain injury survivors.

Outside the office, Attorney McDaniel enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He and his family operate a distinguished cattle ranch in Northwest Georgia.

Wesley Burton McDaniel, III

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