Zack Hendon

Top Rated Workers' Compensation Attorney in Atlanta, GA

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The Hendon Law Firm, LLC

1201 Peachtree Street Northeast, Suite 2000, Atlanta, GA 30361

Visit: http://www.hendonlaw.com

Phone: 770-637-5835

Fax: 770-284-3737

Licensed Since: 1984

Education:University of Georgia School of Law

Practice Areas:

Workers’ Compensation: Claimant (70%)
Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff (30%)

Q Attorney Profile

With extensive trial experience, Zack Hendon is a fierce advocate for victims of personal injury in the Atlanta and Marietta Georgia, area. He is the founder of The Hendon Law Firm, LLC, where he handles serious car wreck, workers’ compensation and death claims.

A former attorney for an insurance provider, Mr. Hendon spent approximately 20 years defending insurers. He knows the intricacies of how these companies work and how they prepare for trial. Mr. Hendon brings that knowledge to his practice today, where he is able to anticipate the defendant’s moves and mitigate challenges to securing compensation on behalf of clients.

As an exceptional litigator, Mr. Hendon regularly appears in court and before the State Board of Workers’ Compensation. He is also adept at negotiating a fair settlement in order to preserve a client’s time and resources.

In 1981, Mr. Hendon received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Georgia. He then obtained a Juris Doctor in 1984 from the University of Georgia School of Law.

For his track record of securing favorable results, Mr. Hendon has been recognized throughout the legal community. He holds an Avvo “Superb” rating and has earned the highest peer review rating possible of AV Preeminent* from Martindale-Hubbell.

Mr. Hendon is a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the State Bar of Georgia and the Cobb County Bar Association. He was elected as President of the Cobb Trial Lawyers Association in 2018 - 2020 and as the Secretary of the Georgia Workers\' Compensation Claimants\' Lawyers organization in 2018-2020. He is a published author and frequent guest lecturer.

* AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

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About Zack Hendon

Admitted: 1984, Georgia

Professional Webpage: http://www.hendonlaw.com/about-us/

Honors/Awards:

Rated 10.0 out of 10.0 (“Superb”) by Avvo.com
AV rated in Martindale-Hubbell Directory for over 20 years.

Bar/Professional Activity:

President, Cobb Trial Lawyers Association., 2019
Secretary (Statewide election) of Workers' Comp Claimant's Lawyers section of GTLA - two year term, 2019
President, Cobb Trial Lawyers Association - two year term., 2018
Secretary (Statewide election) of Workers' Comp Claimant's Lawyers section of Georgia Trial Lawyers Association to present (two year term)., 2018
Cobb Trial Lawyers Association, Treasurer (County Election), 2016 to 2018, 2017
Workers' Comp Claimant's Lawyer (WCCL) Treasurer for two year term. This is a statewide office. , 2017
Cobb Trial Lawyers Association, Treasurer (County Election), 2016 to 2018, 2016
Workers' Comp Claimant's Lawyer (WCCL) Treasurer for two year term. This is a statewide office. , 2016
WCCL Board of Directors (Workers' Compensation Claimant's Lawyers), 2015
WCCL Board of Directors (Workers' Compensation Claimant's Lawyers), 2014
Secretary, Cobb Trial Lawyers Association, 2014
WCCL Board of Directors (Workers' Compensation Claimant's Lawyers), 2013
WCCL Board of Directors (Workers' Compensation Claimant's Lawyers), 2012
WCCL Board of Directors (Workers' Compensation Claimant's Lawyers), 2011
WCCL Board of Directors (Workers' Compensation Claimant's Lawyers), 2010
Cobb County Bar Association, 2008
Cobb Trial Lawyers Association, 2008
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA), 2008

Pro bono/Community Service:

Donation made to The Houston Food Bank to support the victims of Hurricane Harvey, 2017
-Officer for Walton Raiders Wrestling Parents Association, 2011
Volunteer Walton Jr. Raiders Football Program 2008 to 2014., 2008

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

GIIP can be a safety net for your insured but there are some glaring holes in this net., Speaker, Georgia Insurers Insolvency Pool, A Safety Net with Holes, ICLE, Georgia Workers Comp Bar, 2018
Speaker, Untangling the Litigation Knot, State Board of Workers' Compensation, 2015
What Would the Adjuster Do Conference? , Speaker, Getting the Best Recovery at Mediation, 2013
Co-chair of the Workers' Comp section at the Annual Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Seminar., Co-chair, speaker, MSAs Maximizing Settlements, GTLA, 2011
Speaker at the GTLA Auto Torts Seminar in Destin Florida July 29, 2011., Speaker, Improving Relations with Adjusters, GTLA, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, 2011
Speaker, Modification of Awards, GTLA, 2010
Speaker in the field of workers' compensation at the Annual Georgia Trial Lawyers Seminar, Speaker, Change in Condition, GTLA, 2009

Verdicts/Settlements:

Numerous jury trials, appeals and Administrative Law Judge awards. Hundreds of settlements most of which were confidential.
$150,000 worker's comp settlement for a 93 year old workers in a shoulder surgery case. , 2018
$2,800,000 settlement in a confidential death case., 2017
$2,400,000 confidential settlement for premises death case., 2013

Representative Clients:

Most of my clients are hard working blue collar workers who have been injured on the job. I also represent auto crash victums with serious injuries and death. , 2019

Other Outstanding Achievements:

Super Lawyers Selectee, 2019
Super Lawyers Selectee, 2018

Videos:

Zack Hendon Truck Accident Attorney Marietta Ga - Atlanta Metro, Zack Hendon Truck Accident Attorney Marietta Ga - Atlanta Metro, 2015
Choosing Your Own Workers Compensation Doctor In Marietta – Atlanta, Choosing Your Own Workers Compensation Doctor In Marietta - Atlanta
Catastrophic Workers' Compensation Claims, Catastrophic Workers' Compensation Claims
Personal Injury Workers Compensation Attorney Marietta GA , Personal Injury Workers Compensation Attorney Marietta GA, 2015
Zack Hendon Workers Compensation Attorney Marietta Ga - Atlanta Metro, Zack Hendon Workers Compensation Attorney Marietta Ga - Atlanta Metro, 2015
Workers' Compensation: What should I do?, Workers' Compensation: What should I do?
Catastrophic Workers' Compensation Claims, Catastrophic Workers' Compensation Claims
Understanding Workers’ Compensation, Understanding Workers’ Compensation
Attorney Zack Hendon Explains Workers Compensation Weekly Wages, Attorney Zack Hendon Explains Workers Compensation Weekly Wages, 2015
Handling Personal Injury Workers Comp Surveillance Marietta Ga, Handling Personal Injury Workers Comp Surveillance Marietta Ga

Newsletters:

We believe that kindness is contagious and that's why we're letting everyone know just how easy it is to make a donation to The Houston Food Bank. Every $1 donated provides 3 meals to Texas residents who need our support now more than ever. Join us in supporting the victims of Hurricane Harvey., Helping Victims of Hurricane Harvey, Charity
This is a monthly newsletter produces topics of interest to injured individuals and families. This newsletter is also re-blogged. , Let America Know

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