Bio
Attorney Wesley McDaniel is an experienced and passionate advocate for all injured workers. As a Georgia native, he is dedicated to fighting for the rights of the catastrophically injured throughout the state. Mr. McDaniel has zealously represented injured workers for more than nine years with Hansford McDaniel - Workers' Compensation Attorneys. During that time, he has recovered over $50,000,000.00 for his clients including some of the highest settlements in Georgia Worker’s Compensation history.
Attorney McDaniel has a unique background as a former insurance defense attorney and a degree in Risk Management and Insurance from The University of Georgia. His insider knowledge helps him craft strong and compelling legal arguments on behalf of his clients. He uses his five plus years of experience as a former insurance defense attorney to the benefit of his clients.
Attorney McDaniel has been named as a Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ member for 2020 and 2021. He is also annually recognized as an AV Preeminent® Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell®. This is the highest peer-rated standard given by the organization and only to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards. Attorney McDaniel is consistently recognized by organizations as a top attorney within his field and is a frequent lecturer on all Georgia workers’ compensation issues.
Attorney McDaniel is the managing partner with Hansford McDaniel - Workers' Compensation Attorneys but also served as a Board of Director with the Dunwoody Bar Association and as an active member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and Atlanta Bar Associations. He serves the community through his church and numerous charitable organizations, including the Atlanta Mission for the Homeless, the Georgia Legal Services Program, and Side by Side, which benefits brain injury survivors.
Outside of work, Attorney McDaniel enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He and his family operate a distinguished cattle ranch in Northwest Georgia.