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Jeffrey Scott Warncke
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Biography
Mr. Warncke received his Bachelor of Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude, at Georgia State University in 1988. He received his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law, Cum Laude, in 1991. While in law school, Mr. Warncke was selected as one of three students to represent UGA in the American College of Trial Lawyers National Moot Court Competition. The three member team took second place nationwide in brief writing. The team also advanced to the quarter finals in the national oral argument competition in New York City.
Upon graduating from law school, Mr. Warncke began working as an associate at Dietrick, Evans, Scholz & Williams, and became partner on January 1, 1998. In 2011, Mr. Warncke became a name partner in Evans, Scholz, Williams & Warncke, LLC.
Mr. Warncke has developed a niche representing insurance policyholders in claims involving long term disability, life insurance, and health insurance arenas. He has handled hundreds of claims under both federal ERISA law and under Georgia state bad faith insurance law. He is frequently invited to lecture and write professionally in his field of expertise, and is routinely associated by other attorneys to assist them in this highly complex legal environment.
Mr. Warncke’s practice also includes handling serious personal injury claims arising from work-related accidents, automobile collisions, and tractor trailer collisions.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Employee Benefits
50%
28 years | 200 cases
Insurance
25%
28 years | 200 cases
Personal Injury
10%
35 years | 200 cases
Trucking Accident
10%
35 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Georgia for 34 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Evans, Scholz, Williams & Warncke, LLC
3490 Piedmont Road, NE, Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA, 30305
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Jeffrey Scott Warncke's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 16 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Steve | June 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excatly what we needed for my wife's claim
My wife's long-term disability claim was terminated under false pretenses, and none of the lawyers in our area were both experienced in ERISA law, and willing to take a case on contingency. Jeff, Steven Mitchell, and the rest of the team at EWR were really great to work with through a difficult ti...
Posted by Gregory | January 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Jeff is the lawyer you should have hired before you even fill out an LTD claim
The ERISA laws give insurance companies selling Group LTD Insurance wide latitude to deny benefits to rightful claimants. Jeff is the lawyer you need by your side from the start of the battle.
Posted by Karl | July 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great attorney knows the law very well
After being forced out of work by a disability I assumed I was covered by my LTD insurance "WRONG". Shortly after applying for my benefits my denial letter came from Prudential even though my employer and my doctors concurred I was disabled Prudential refused to pay my claim . I tried to appeal the...
Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A Lawyer's Lawyer
People sometimes ask which lawyer their lawyer might use. Well, as a trained attorney, I can tell you this is the lawyer I went to, and am quite glad I did. He is very experienced and knowledgeable in his field of expertise, and gives you exactly the advice you need at the right time - he's simply ...
Posted by Toni | December 11, 2014
An exceptional attorney
Mr. Warncke is exceptionally knowledgeable when it comes to disability law. I would've never been successful having my claim approved without the help of Mr. Warncke. He knows more about disability Law then the insurance companies know themselves.
Jeffrey Scott Warncke's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have referred several clients to Jeff Warncke and will continue to do so. Jeff is highly skilled at assisting individuals with long-term disability claims. Jeff understands that clients’ employee benefits issues demand a sense of urgency. Client communication and responsiveness are a top priority for Jeff. Jeff is also personable and clients enjoy working with Jeff. I highly recommend Jeff to any individual seeking effective long-term disability legal counsel.""
"Great disability insurance benefits lawyer."
"I endorse Jeffrey. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Jeff is an outstanding lawyer and I endorse his work. Jeff is creative, aggressive, and passionate about his work as a trial lawyer on the side of people. Jeff is personable and has an excellent reputation in the legal community for professionalism. In addition to excelling as a trial lawyer, Jeff is generous with his time and talents as a leader and volunteer within the community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I am familiar with his work from discussions, case opinions, and email exchanges."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Jeff is one of the top employee benefits lawyers in Georgia and is a leader in this area of the law. He is often called upon to speak at conventions and seminars and share his expertise. If I was in need of an employee benefits lawyer, Jeff is the one I would turn to. I highly recommend him to anyone who believes they have been wrongly denied the benefits under their disability insurance policy."
"Jeff is a tough lawyer and well respected in the legal community. I endorse him without hesitation!"
Anne Hall
Employee benefits lawyer
Bruce Berger
Slip and fall accident lawyer
David Martin
Employee benefits lawyer
Steven Thornton
Personal injury lawyer
Albert McManes
Workers compensation lawyer
Lloyd Bell
Personal injury lawyer
Nathan Woody
Workers compensation lawyer
Mala Rafik
Employee benefits lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Evans, Scholz, WIlliams & Warncke, LLC
1991 - 2013
Partner, Dietrick, Evans, Scholz, & Williams, LLC
Associations
2002 - Present
Patient Advocate FoundationVolunteer Attorney
1995 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1995 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationChampion
Sample of Legal Cases
Life Insurance Trusts v. Indianapolis Life Insurance Company
Settlement
Smith v. Life Ins. Co of N. Am.
reported decision, eventual settlement
Tippitt v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Co.
Reported decision
Education
1991
University of Georgia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude
1988
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Business Administration, magna cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2014
State Bar of Georgia, Employee Benefits Law Section
“I Thought I Was Covered For Disability” - Pitfalls, Trapdoors and Hidden Dangers in Disability Insurance
2011
Settlement Seminar
Positioning Long Term Disability Claims for Settlement Under ERISA and Georgia Insurance Law
2009
Handling Long Term Disability/ERISA Claims
A Claimant’s Perspective on MetLife v. Glenn
2008
Handling Long Term Disabilty/ERISA Claims
A Claimant’s Perspective on MetLife v. Glenn
2007
Handling Long Term Disability/ERISA Claims
Handling Cognitively-Based Long Term Disability Claims
2003
Workers Compensation Annual Seminar
Closed Head Injury Workers' Compensation Claims
2003
Handlign Long Term Disability/ERISA Claims
Handling Medical Evidence in ERISA Long Term Disability Litigation
Publications
2014
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia)
I Thought I Had Disability Coverage - Pitfalls, Trapdoors and Hidden Dangers in Disability Insurance
2011
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia)
Positioning Long Term Disability Claims for Settlement Under ERISA and Georgia Insurance Law
2009
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia)
A Claimant’s Perspective on MetLife v. Glenn
2003
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia)
LITIGATING CLOSED HEAD INJURIES: THE CLAIMANT’S PERSPECTIVE
2002
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia)
HANDLING MEDICAL EVIDENCE IN ERISA LONG TERM DIABILITY LITIGATION
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I was denied for short term disability
29 Sep 2014
Q&A
I am the named beneficiary on my ex husbands life insurance policy with Metlife through his employer via general motors.
10 Apr 2013
Q&A
Employer deducting health care premiums from my checks but not paying insurance company...
01 Apr 2013