FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL ATTORNEY
Ellene Welsh is the founder of The Law Office of Ellene Welsh and has been helping injured workers and disabled individuals obtain benefits since 1988. She earned her B.A. from Emory University and her J.D. from Mercer University's Walter F. George School of Law.
With more than 37 years of experience, Ellene focuses primarily on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims throughout Georgia. She is AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell and was recognized as a Super Lawyer in Social Security Disability law from 2024–2026.
As a first-generation college graduate and loving granddaughter to hardworking Columbus textile workers, Ellene is dedicated to helping hardworking people secure the benefits they need at their most vulnerable times.
37
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
90-95%
CASE SUCCESS RATE
322
ACTIVE CASES
10.0
AVVO SUPERB RATING
For more than 37 years, Ellene Welsh has focused her practice on helping injured workers and disabled individuals secure the benefits they need. While her practice originally included both workers' compensation and disability claims, she now concentrates primarily on Social Security Disability matters throughout Georgia.
Education
1985
Emory University
Bachelor of Arts
1988
Mercer University
Juris Doctor
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Owner
Ellene Welsh, P.C.
1989 - 1991
Associate
Byars & Associates
1988 - 1989
Judicial Clerk / Attorney
Superior Court Douglas County
Recognition & Distinctions
Associations
Atlanta Bar Association
Lawyers Club of Atlanta
THE LAW OFFICE OF ELLENE WELSH
Disability Law is more than my profession.
I consider my clients "my people." As a first-generation college graduate whose grandparents spent their lives working in textile mills in Columbus, Georgia, I grew up with a deep appreciation for hard work, perseverance, and the sacrifices people make to provide for their families.
For more than 37 years, I have dedicated my practice to helping injured workers and disabled individuals obtain the benefits they need. Representing hardworking people during some of the most difficult periods of their lives has given me a profound sense of purpose and fulfillment. I believe people who have spent their lives working deserve compassionate guidance, honest answers, and strong advocacy when injury or disability prevents them from moving forward on their own.
My philosophy is simple: treat every client with respect, listen carefully to their story, and work tirelessly to help them secure the benefits they need and deserve.
I am a first-generation college graduate. My grandparents were textile mill workers in Columbus. I love this area of practice because I consider my clients “my people."
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With 35 years of legal experience, Attorney Ellene Welsh specializes in assisting individuals in the Douglasville, Columbus, and West Georgia areas to secure Work Comp, Social Security Disability, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, leveraging her in-depth knowledge of the systems and collaborating with admin officials to secure her clients the financial support they deserve.
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