Atty. D. Seth Holliday

Atty. D. Seth Holliday

As a partner at the McMahan Law Firm, LLC, D. Seth Holliday primarily litigates disability, health and life insurance claims on behalf of individuals who have been wrongfully denied their benefits.

Dalton Dalton 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About D. Seth Holliday at a glance

D. Seth Holliday is a Partner based in Dalton, Georgia, practicing at McMahan Law Firm, LLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on employment, ssd, government, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1996), Tennessee (2003), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (2004). Educated at Washington University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Millsaps College (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dalton, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • As a partner at the McMahan Law Firm, LLC, D. Seth Holliday primarily litigates disability, health and life insurance claims on behalf of individuals who have been wrongfully denied their benefits
  • Regarding private insurance benefits, Mr. Holliday has sued such insurance companies as Unum, Hartford, Prudential, Standard, Guardian/Berkshire, Cigna, MetLife, Aetna, Liberty Mutual, Mass-Mutual, and others that have denied individuals their private disability insurance (called “long-term disability” or “LTD”), life insurance or health insurance claims
  • His track record here is superb, and he obtains excellent results for his clients
  • Mr. Holliday is one of only a handful of attorneys across the United States who practices heavily in these areas
  • He has represented well over a thousand claimants at Social Security hearings and has a very high success rate
  • Attorney Holliday is a leader in prominent organizations
  • He is a member of the Board of Governors of the Tennessee Association for Justice, past-chair of the Disability Law Section of the American Association for Justice, past-chair of the TBA's Disability Law Section of the Tennessee Bar Association, and past-president of the Chattanooga Trial Lawyers Association
  • These are all associations of lawyers who advocate on behalf of injured or disabled individuals
  • Mr. Holliday lectures regularly on disability issues to other attorneys and has also taught trial advocacy at the DePaul University College of Law in Chicago and business law at Chattanooga State Technical Community College in Tennessee

Practice Areas Explained

D. Seth Holliday's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D. Seth Holliday handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

D. Seth Holliday is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

D. Seth Holliday is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Georgia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

D. Seth Holliday is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Georgia →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

D. Seth Holliday is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Georgia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

D. Seth Holliday is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dalton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about D. Seth Holliday

Where is D. Seth Holliday's law office located?
D. Seth Holliday's law practice is located in Dalton, Georgia. The firm is McMahan Law Firm, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does D. Seth Holliday handle?
D. Seth Holliday focuses on employment, ssd, government, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has D. Seth Holliday practiced law?
D. Seth Holliday has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did D. Seth Holliday go to law school?
D. Seth Holliday earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact D. Seth Holliday for a consultation?
You can contact D. Seth Holliday directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has D. Seth Holliday received?
D. Seth Holliday's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington University School of Law
- 1996
B.A.
Millsaps College
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1996
Tennessee
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
Admitted: 2008
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 2009
Georgia
Admitted: 2013

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