Chastain named to State Board of Workers’ Compensation
Deal selection was formerly on House Speaker David Ralston’s staff
From Staff Reports
ATLANTA — Gov. Nathan Deal on Tuesday appointed Terry Chastain as a director and an appellate division judge with the State Board of Workers’ Compensation. Chastain will replace Elizabeth Gobeil following Gobeil’s appointment to the Court of Appeals. The appointment will take effect July 1.
“Terry’s legal background and years of service with the House of Representatives make him uniquely qualified to ensure the fair adjudication of those cases that directly impact Georgia’s work force,” said Deal. “I am confident he will provide critical support to Georgia’s business community and help to protect the interests of citizens across the state.”
“Terry Chastain is a gifted attorney who has served the House of Representatives ably for the last five years,” House Speaker David Ralston said. “I thank him for his service, and I offer him my sincere congratulations on this well-deserved appointment. Gov. Deal has always had a knack for identifying talent, and I commend him on his appointment of Judge Chastain.”
Chastain has served as the general counsel to the speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives since 2013. He previously served as counsel for Balch & Bingham LLP and as the vice president of Government Affairs for the Metro Atlanta Chamber. Chastain earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia and a law degree from the Georgia State University College of Law. He resides in Dunwoody.
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