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 injured throughout the state. Mr. McDaniel has zealously represented injured workers for more than five years with Hansford McDaniel – Workers’ Compensation Attorneys. During that time, he has recovered more than $26,000,000 for his clients.
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 cases on behalf of his clients. He uses his 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 has also been 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. He is a frequent lecturer on all worker’s compensation issues, too.
Attorney McDaniel is a partner with Hansford McDaniel – Workers’ Compensation Attorneys but also serves as a Board of Directors member with the Dunwoody Bar Association and as an active member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. 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 lovely wife and three young children. He and his family operate a distinguished cattle ranch in Northwest Georgia.