Herbert Chestnut

Herbert Chestnut & Associates

(912) 777-3744

413 West Montgomery Cross Road, Suite 206
Savannah, Georgia 31406


About Herbert Chestnut

Herbert Chestnut received his undergraduate degree from Georgia Southern University in 1979. He received his doctorate degree in 1982 from the Walter F. George school of law at Mercer University, graduating in the top 20% of his class. He is a three-time winner of Georgia Workers’ Compensation Attorney of the Year and received the AV Preeminent rating. This rating is based on peer reviews from other attorneys, with only 10% of all attorneys holding this rating. He was admitted to the Savannah Bar Association in 1982 and the Bar of the United States Supreme Court in 1987. Mr. Chestnut moved his practice from Atlanta to Savannah in 2021 to concentrate on longshore claims and Georgia workers’ compensation claims. He has expanded his practice to include social security, consumer protection, and fair debt collection.

Practice Areas

  • Maritime Law
  • Have you had an accident on the water? Maritime law applies to incidents that take place in navigable waters and regulates a variety of possible events and activities. We work with longshoremen, seaman, and passengers to ensure equal and fair representation.

    ✔ Dock Incidents
    ✔ Boat Crashes
    ✔ Hearing Loss

  • Workers' Compensation
  • When you need a lawyer for a workplace injury, you want a law firm that knows workers’ compensation law. Have you been hurt and need to see if you have a case? Call us today! Our team will work tirelessly to get you the money you deserve for your on-the-job injury.

    ✔ Complex Litigation
    ✔ On-the-Job Injuries
    ✔ Compensation for Medical Expenses
    ✔ PTSD

  • General Litigation
  • General litigation can be anything from a dispute about a will, consumer fraud, various contracts, marriage, or divorce. Let our specialized attorneys provide the guidance you need to navigate any legal situation. Contact us today!

    ✔ Speeding Tickets
    ✔ DUI
    ✔ Wills and Estate Planning
    ✔ Legitimation, Divorce, and Immigration

  • The Defense Base Act
  • We help civilian employees who have suffered a serious injury working on a government contract anywhere outside the United States on U.S. Military bases. There are circumstances where we can simply help with claims or in more complex cases, represent you to fight for a defense base act claim on your behalf. When your case is over, you will know we fought for you and your rights.

    ✔ Overseas Military Bases
    ✔ Government Contractors
    ✔ PTSD
    ✔ Disability
    ✔ Death Benefits

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(912) 777-3744

413 West Montgomery Cross Road, Suite 206
Savannah, Georgia 31406

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