Fred L. Hubbs, Jr.

Fred L. Hubbs is a Partner in Hall Booth Smith’s Atlanta office and is head of the firm’s Workers’ Compensation practice group. He is the past chair of the Workers’ Compensation section of the Atlanta Bar of Georgia. Since 2008, Fred has served on the State Board’s Advisory Council, which proposes worker’s compensation legislation to the State Board and the Governor of Georgia each year.

Fred speaks at numerous seminars both around the state of Georgia and across the country. His client-focused approach to workers’ compensation cases includes constant contact to provide answers to questions and working through issues in a cost-efficient manner. He has won several notable awards for his legal accomplishments and is AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and he has been named Most Valuable Outside Counsel by the McDonald’s Corporation three times.

A recognized and respected thought leader on workers’ compensation issues, Fred regularly contributes blog articles about contemporary matters and precedent setting cases, such as laws related to illegal immigrants and social media use.

Fred earned a Juris Doctor from Atlanta Law School and completed his undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University. When not practicing law, he enjoys playing recreational sports including golf and basketball as well as running.

Experience

Workers' Compensation

Fred specializes in the defense of workers’ compensation claims for employers, self-insureds, and insurance carriers throughout the state of Georgia. He has been an honored member of the American Trial Lawyer Association, as well as the Defense Research Institute under the Workers’ Compensation Section.

Fred has been appointed to serve on the Chairman of the State Board’s Advisory Council for Workers’ Compensation. Three times, he has been awarded Most Valuable Outside Counsel by the McDonald’s Corporation. Fred works diligently to ensure the best possible outcome for his clients while surpassing their high expectations.

Recognition

•Top Lawyers, Workers Compensation, GaBiz Magazine, 2026
•The Best Lawyers in America , Best Lawyers, 2024-2026
•Awarded in: Workers’ Compensation Law - Employers
•AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
•Most Valuable Counsel, East Division; McDonald’s Corporation; 2008-2009, 2011

Presentations

•Strategic Initiatives Panel Discussion
Workplace Health Symposium; March 7, 2024
•Legal Issues Facing Group Self-Insured Funds
Group Funds Association, 27th Annual Meeting; October 2023
•Available Defenses to Workers’ Compensation Claims
Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation, Annual Adjuster Training Program; August 30, 2023

Publications

•Which Medical Fee Schedule Applies in Georgia and Surrounding States?
HBS Workers’ Compensation Blog, December 2013
•Catching Claimants in the Act - Internet Surveillance Through Popular Social Networking Sites
HBS Workers’ Compensation Blog, January 2012
•Illegal Immigrants and Workers’ Compensation
HBS Workers’ Compensation Blog, January 2012

In the Press

27 HBS Partners Recognized as 2026 Top Lawyers by GaBiz Magazine

January 29, 2026

Hall Booth Smith is pleased to announce that 27 of the firm’s partners have been recognized as 2026 “Top Lawyers” by GaBiz Magazine in its Winter issue.