For over a decade, Attorney Anjel Burgess has provided skilled representation to individuals and families inside and outside of the courtroom. She represents clients in matters involving Social Security disability claims, Veterans disability claims, and adult guardianship proceedings. Anjel has been recognized for excellence in the practice of law by numerous independent rating organizations such as Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers, Avvo, and Georgia Trend Magazine’s Legal Elite. She is also a highly sought after speaker, having presented to members of national, regional and local organizations such as the Hypersomnia Foundation, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Lupus Foundation of America, Narcolepsy Network, SPARK and the Cobb County Bar Association. She also serves on the Board of Directors for PLAN of Georgia, The Hypersomnia Foundation, and Special Needs Cobb.
But it is the work – and results – on behalf of clients that drives Anjel to be the best attorney she can be.
“Our clients come to us with incredibly important matters that affect their ability to obtain adequate medical treatment, pay necessary bills, and maintain the basic level of dignity that all people deserve. It has been very gratifying to represent clients from all walks of life who place their trust in our team to produce a positive result.” – Anjel Burgess
Anjel earned her Juris Doctorate from the Georgia State University College of Law, Mastersdegree from the University of South Florida, and Bachelors degree from North Carolina State University. She is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives, National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys and the Cobb County Bar Association.
In her spare time, Anjel enjoys spending time with her family and cheering on her favorite sports teams.
Areas of practice
- Social Security Disability
- Guardianships
- Veterans Benefits
Bar admissions
- Georgia
Education
- Georgia State University College of Law,
- J.D.
- University of South Florida
- M.A. in Gerontology
- North Carolina State University
- B.S. in Zoology
Honors and awards
- Super Lawyer Honoree, Georgia Super Lawyers
- Rated 10/10, Avvo
- Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
- Rising Star Honoree, Georgia Super Lawyers
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Georgia Bar Association, Member
- Cobb County Bar Association, Member
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representative (NOSSCR), Member
- National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates (NOVA), Member