Ellene Welsh - Douglasville, GA
Attorney at Law Office of Ellene Welsh
Workers' Compensation Lawyers in Douglasville, GA
6488 Spring Street Suite 203 Douglasville, GA 30134
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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38
Years
Experience
Douglasville Workers' Compensation Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Workers' Compensation
- Social Security – Disability
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
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.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Ellene Welsh
Included on the 2026 Georgia Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Georgia Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law,
Macon,
Georgia, 1988
Juris Doctor
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Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law,
Macon,
Georgia, 1988
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Non Legal Education
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Emory University,
Atlanta, 1985
Bachelor of Arts
Major: History
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Emory University,
Atlanta, 1985
Current Employment Position(s)
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Owner
Past Positions
- Douglas County Superior Court, Law Clerk, 1988 - 1989
- Byars and Associates, Associate, 1989 - 1991
Classes and Seminars
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Social Security and Catastrophic Claims, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
- Employees or Independent Contractors, GA State Board of Workers' Compensation
Pro Bono Activities
- Pro Bono Project State Bar of Georgia
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 1988
Other Affiliations
- Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, 2004 - Present
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, 1991 - Present
- Atlanta Bar Association, 2005 - Present
- Douglas County Bar Association, 1991 - Present (President)
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives
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Contact
6488 Spring Street
Suite 203
Douglasville, GA 30134
Phone: 770-744-2038
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 am - 5 pm; Saturday - Sunday: Closed
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