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Workers' Compensation
Florida
Georgia
Florida State University College of Law
(J.D., 2004)
Florida State University
(B.S., 1999)
Lori L. Bethea is a highly accomplished attorney and partner at Chartwell Law, where she focuses exclusively on representing national insurers, large, self-insured employers, and regional and national employers in all phases of workers’ compensation litigation. With over two decades of legal experience, Lori is well-regarded for her ability to handle the complex medical and legal issues that frequently arise in workers' compensation claims.
Lori is dedicated to providing strategic counsel and aggressive defense, ensuring the best possible outcomes for her clients. She has been defending employers and insurance carriers in Florida since 2004 and in Georgia since 2009. Her extensive experience includes litigating cases involving catastrophic injuries, disputed medical treatments, and high-exposure claims.
Throughout her career, Lori has established herself as a leader in workers’ compensation law. She is frequently invited to speak at industry seminars on a wide range of workers' compensation topics, providing valuable insights to industry professionals. Lori is approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services as an instructor in the field of workers’ compensation, further exemplifying her reputation as a thought leader in the area.
In addition to her litigation work, Lori is an active member of the Workers’ Compensation Sections of both The Florida Bar and the State Bar of Georgia. Her involvement in these organizations reflects her commitment to staying at the forefront of developments in the field, ensuring that her clients benefit from her deep knowledge and innovative strategies.
Lori earned her J.D. from Florida State University College of Law in 2004, where she clerked for a prominent insurance defense firm before accepting a full-time attorney position upon admission to The Florida Bar. She also holds a B.S. from Florida State University.
Lori L. Bethea is a highly accomplished attorney and partner at Chartwell Law, where she focuses exclusively on representing national insurers, large, self-insured employers, and regional and national employers in all phases of workers’ compensation litigation. With over two decades of legal experience, Lori is well-regarded for her ability to handle the complex medical and legal issues that frequently arise in workers' compensation claims.
Lori is dedicated to providing strategic counsel and aggressive defense, ensuring the best possible outcomes for her clients. She has been defending employers and insurance carriers in Florida since 2004 and in Georgia since 2009. Her extensive experience includes litigating cases involving catastrophic injuries, disputed medical treatments, and high-exposure claims.
Throughout her career, Lori has established herself as a leader in workers’ compensation law. She is frequently invited to speak at industry seminars on a wide range of workers' compensation topics, providing valuable insights to industry professionals. Lori is approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services as an instructor in the field of workers’ compensation, further exemplifying her reputation as a thought leader in the area.
In addition to her litigation work, Lori is an active member of the Workers’ Compensation Sections of both The Florida Bar and the State Bar of Georgia. Her involvement in these organizations reflects her commitment to staying at the forefront of developments in the field, ensuring that her clients benefit from her deep knowledge and innovative strategies.
Lori earned her J.D. from Florida State University College of Law in 2004, where she clerked for a prominent insurance defense firm before accepting a full-time attorney position upon admission to The Florida Bar. She also holds a B.S. from Florida State University.
