Atty. Ellene Welsh

Atty. Ellene Welsh

Ellene has been representing injured workers and disabled individuals since 1989. Born and raised in Columbus, Georgia, Ellene began her legal career as a judicial clerk for the Douglas County Superior Court.

Douglasville Douglasville 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Ellene Welsh at a glance

Ellene Welsh is a Member based in Douglasville, Georgia, practicing at Law Office of Ellene Welsh. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on workers comp and ssd. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1988). Educated at Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Emory University (B.A. History, 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Douglasville, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ellene has been representing injured workers and disabled individuals since 1989
  • Born and raised in Columbus, Georgia, Ellene began her legal career as a judicial clerk for the Douglas County Superior Court
  • She then worked as an associate for a Columbus workers' compensation law firm until 1991, when she returned to Douglasville to open her own practice
  • The Law Office of Ellene Welsh has two fully staffed locations, in Douglasville and Columbus, and serves clients throughout these areas and all of West Georgia
  • Ellene has represented thousands of clients throughout the complex workers' compensation and Social Security disability process
  • She and her staff pride themselves on a high level of personal service, because they are aware their clients are often physically and financially fragile
  • Classes/Seminars • Social Security and Catastrophic Claims, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association • Employees or Independent Contractors, GA State Board of Workers' Compensation Past Employment Positions • Douglas County Superior Court, Law Clerk, 1988 to 1989 • Byars and Associates, Associate, 1989 to 1991 Pro Bono Activities • Pro Bono Project State Bar of Georgia Professional Associations and Memberships • Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, 2004 to Present • Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, 1991 to Present • Atlanta Bar Association, 2005 to Present • Douglas County Bar Association, President, 1991 to Present • National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives

Practice Areas Explained

Ellene Welsh's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Ellene Welsh is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Georgia →

Social Security Disability

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

Ellene Welsh is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd 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 Douglasville 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

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Where is Ellene Welsh's law office located?
Ellene Welsh's law practice is located in Douglasville, Georgia. The firm is Law Office of Ellene Welsh. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellene Welsh handle?
Ellene Welsh focuses on workers comp, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Ellene Welsh practiced law?
Ellene Welsh has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Ellene Welsh go to law school?
Ellene Welsh earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A. History, 1985).
How can I contact Ellene Welsh for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Ellene Welsh received?
Ellene Welsh's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law
- 1988
B.A. History
Emory University
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1988

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