Jeffrey Scott Warncke

Jeffrey Scott Warncke

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 34 years

Employee benefits Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Employee Benefits, Insurance, Personal Injury ... +2 more

3490 Piedmont Road, NE, Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA

About Jeffrey

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Employee Benefits 50%

Representing employees and other beneficiaries in claims governed by ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act). Predominantly focused on claims for benefits under long term disability, life insurance, accidental death and disability, and health insurance. ERISA administrative appeals. Litigation in federal courts.

28 years | 200 cases

50%
Insurance 25%

Representing policyholders in insurance disputes, including primarily long term disability, life insurance and health insurance. Litigation in state and federal courts. Insurance bad faith. ERISA.

28 years | 200 cases

25%
Personal Injury 10%

Representing injured parties in cases arising from preventable injury: car wrecks, tractor trailer/trucking collisions, workplace injury, slip and fall.

35 years | 200 cases

10%
Trucking Accident 10%

Representing injured parties in cases arising from tractor trailer/trucking negligence.

35 years | 50 cases

10%
Workers Compensation 5%

Georgia workers' compensation claims, solely on behalf of injured workers.

35 years | 200 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 34 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1991

Active Member in Good Standing

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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Professionalism

Posted by Vicki | April 25, 2013 | Social Security Disability

If you want to fight for your disability rights, you must call Jeff Warncke!

In my early 50's, I had been on disability for 10 years with one of the largest insurance carriers in America. Out of the blue I received a letter from them that stated that they were terminating my benefits. I had a right to appeal and realized that I would be unable to fight them alone. I asked s...omeone at my doctor's office what they thought, and they told me to hire a lawyer. I asked if they knew of one who had helped someone with my disability before and they said, "If you want the best we've dealt with. call Jeff Warncke." I was so glad that I found Jeff and that he made me feel like I had a true professional on my side. He knows ERISA laws and he understands the inner workings of the insurance companies. I was very worried about losing my benefit, as it was a substantial portion of my family income. Jeff and his paralegal were always available to talk to me and listen when I just needed someone to talk to about the process. Jeff was able to win the appeal and I did not have to go through the agony of a drawn out court case. I would highly recommend Jeff to anyone who is fighting for their disability rights.

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Jeffrey Scott Warncke's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Weiner

Employee benefits lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anne Hall

Insurance lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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.""

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Bruce Berger

Employee benefits lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Great disability insurance benefits lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jeffrey. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Steven Thornton

Employee benefits lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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."

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David Martin

Employee benefits lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I am familiar with his work from discussions, case opinions, and email exchanges."

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Albert McManes

Employee benefits lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lloyd Bell

Employee benefits lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Nathan Woody

Employee benefits lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff is a tough lawyer and well respected in the legal community. I endorse him without hesitation!"

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Anne Hall

Employee benefits lawyer

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Bruce Berger

Slip and fall accident lawyer

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David Martin

Employee benefits lawyer

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Steven Thornton

Personal injury lawyer

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Albert McManes

Workers compensation lawyer

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Lloyd Bell

Personal injury lawyer

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Nathan Woody

Workers compensation lawyer

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Mala Rafik

Employee benefits lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

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 Foundation

Volunteer Attorney

1995 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1995 - Present

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Champion

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

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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

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