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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.
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3490 Piedmont Road, NE, Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA, 30305
16 Client Reviews
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Posted by Karl | July 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
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 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...
Posted by Palmer | April 12, 2013 | Social Security Disability
Long Term Disability and Settlement Preservation Rights
Jeff is the absolute best and knows his stuff! After being quite disappointed and frustrated with prior attorneys that were trying to help me navigate through the complicated long term disability process and the insurance companies trying to claw back my settlement meeting and working with Jeff was...
Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2013 | Insurance
Highly recommend Jeffrey for long-term disability insurance issues
I engaged Jeff Warncke in a lawsuit for long-term disability benefits. I have been impressed (and grateful) for the commitment that Jeff brings to my case in terms of his responsiveness to my questions and issues and being trustworthy in doing what he said he would do. Jeff is the first attorne...
"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.""
"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."
"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!"
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2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
2011 - Present
Partner, Evans, Scholz, WIlliams & Warncke, LLC
1991 - 2013
Partner, Dietrick, Evans, Scholz, & Williams, LLC
2002 - Present
Patient Advocate FoundationVolunteer Attorney
1995 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1995 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationChampion
Settlement
reported decision, eventual settlement
Reported decision
1991
JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude
1988
Bachelor of Business Administration, magna cum laude
2014
“I Thought I Was Covered For Disability” - Pitfalls, Trapdoors and Hidden Dangers in Disability Insurance
2011
Positioning Long Term Disability Claims for Settlement Under ERISA and Georgia Insurance Law
2009
A Claimant’s Perspective on MetLife v. Glenn
2008
A Claimant’s Perspective on MetLife v. Glenn
2007
Handling Cognitively-Based Long Term Disability Claims
2003
Closed Head Injury Workers' Compensation Claims
2003
Handling Medical Evidence in ERISA Long Term Disability Litigation
2014
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Legal Answers
Legal Guides
I was denied for short term disability
29 Sep 2014
I am the named beneficiary on my ex husbands life insurance policy with Metlife through his employer via general motors.
10 Apr 2013
Employer deducting health care premiums from my checks but not paying insurance company...
01 Apr 2013