W. Joseph Werner Jr.

W. Joseph Werner Jr.

also known as Joe Werner

4.8
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 23 years

State, local, and municipal law Lawyer at Tallahassee, FL
Practice Areas: State, Local And Municipal Law, Health Care

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, Tallahassee, FL

About W.

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

State, Local, and Municipal Law 90%

24 years | 15,200 cases

90%
Health Care 10%

19 years | 300 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 23 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2003

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Tennessee for 18 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2008

Surrendered

No misconduct found

Location

Office of the Attorney General

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, Tallahassee, FL, 32399

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W. Joseph Werner Jr.'s Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Divorce & Separation

Posted by T.M.R. | October 24, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

I recommend W. Joseph Werner Jr.

I highly recommend my attorney, W. Joseph Werner. Jo has handled several cases for me in the past including problems with a past employer and my divorce. He is also handling a case for me, regarding my unemployment benefits. Jo always returns my calls the same day and always keeps me update on the c...ase. I was very happy with the outcome of all my settled cases.

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Eric Shane

State, local, and municipal law lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Werner is a talented attorney who has garnered experience after working in numerous governmental positions that has taken him to different places in the country. He has superior advocacy skills."

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Andrew Kleppinger

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I first met Joe over ten years ago when we both attended law school together at the University of Miami. As a student, Joe was extremely diligent and eager to succeed, even graduating early to begin working for the State Attorney’s Office near Tampa. He now brings the same intensity and work ethic to his work in private practice in Nashville. Joe is an excellent lawyer and I highly recommend his services."

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Haydee Oropesa

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I first met Mr. Werner as a PD while he worked as a Prosecutor for the Pinellas County State Attorney's Office. Joseph is incredibly passionate and aggressive in advocating his position. Clients seeking to retain Joe as counsel will find an attorney who will fight aggressively for his client yet is incredibly kind, professional, and approachable. I had the pleasure of trying cases against Joe and remember him to be hardworking, fair, and passionate about his work."

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Gregory Groger

Government lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Joe is a hard working attorney and very capable of investigating the facts of the case, identifying the issues, and planning strategies to resolve the case in the best interest of his client. Joe has remarkable skill in the courtroom and has a down to earth style that appeals to juries."

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Thomas Cope

Child abuse lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Joe for over three years as an Assistant State Attorney in the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Pinellas County. Joe is an excellent and zealous advocate who works his cases thoroughly. His work ethic and knowledge of the details of his cases carried him to successful verdicts on many tough cases I observed him try."

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Aaron Slavin

Government lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the opportunity to work with Mr. Werner on several cases when we were both Assistant State Attorneys in Clearwater, Florida. Each time, Mr. Werner was fully prepared and provided excellent advocacy on behalf of the State of Florida. I still remember one specific trial that we conducted together where we were able to get a major conviction on a Trafficking in Cocaine case. If I'm not mistaken, that drug dealer was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Aside from being an excellent attorney, Mr. Werner is an honest and trustworthy person. I would have no problem recommending Mr. Werner to anyone that needs an experienced and aggressive attorney to represent them or their interests."

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Nick Dorsten

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I had the opportunity to work with this lawyer for several years at the State Attorney's Office. Joseph developed a reputation as a superior attorney who who is tenacious in trial. He has great trial technique and I would not hesitate in recommending his services to those in need."

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Marc Plotnick

Government lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I worked together with Mr. Werner as a fellow assistant state attorney and later, when I entered private practice, I had cases in which Mr. Werner was the opposing counsel. Mr. Werner has an excellent understanding of the law and a great presence in the courtroom. He is a great asset if he is on your "side" and a worthy adversary if he is opposing counsel. Regardless of which "side" he is on though, Mr. Werner is always courteous to other attorneys and displays the highest level of professionalism."

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Eric Shane

Personal injury lawyer

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John Roberts

General practice lawyer

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Nick Dorsten

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Cope

Litigation lawyer

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Tauna Bogle

State, local, and municipal law lawyer

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Jay Hebert

Criminal defense lawyer

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Aaron Slavin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Marc Plotnick

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

North Region Bureau Chief, Attorney General's Office, Florida

2010 - 2013

Sole Proprietor, Werner Law

2008 - 2009

Assistant Attorney General, Tennessee Attorney General

2003 - 2008

Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office, 6th Circuit, Florida

Associations

2014 - Present

Florida Association of Police Attorneys

Member

2013 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Florida v Simmons

Adjudicated on Patient Brokering and GT > $10K ; 6 months jail + 9 yrs probation

Florida v Aultman

Plea to grand theft

US ex rel. Eberhard v. Dfine, Inc.

Settlement $2.39 million

Florida v. E.H.

Not Guilty*

Wesley Homes Sale of Assets

Trasaction Completed

Copper Basin Hospital

Completed Transaction

Florida v. Joshua Harris

Guilty

Florida v. Robert Matthews

Guilty

Florida vs. Scorpio Mitchell

Hung Jury, Not Guilty

State of Florida vs. Bodo Weber

Guilty 6 cts bank robbery, 1 ct attempt robbery

State of Florida vs. LeBlanc

Guilty on two counts. 25 year prison sentence

Florida vs. Marc Sovocool

Guilty

State of Florida vs. Porubsky

Guilty of Attempted Arson (1) 10 years prison

Florida vs. F.B.

Not Guilty

Florida vs. D.C.

Not Guilty

Florida vs. Arthur Sanders

Guilty

Florida vs. Lewis Jaudon

Guilty

Florida v. Jordan Cameron

Guilty lesser included battery

Florida v. R.D.

Not Guilty

Florida v. Richard Newsom

Hung Jury / Guilty of lesser misdemeanor

Florida v. Joyce Olivero

Guilty (adjudication withheld)

State of Florida vs. Johnson

Guilty Sale Cocaine 10 years prison

Florida v. Dana Shepard

Not Guilty

State of Florida v. Jerry Roberson

GUILTY as charged, sentenced to 20 years in prison

Florida v. Jamal Murray

Guilty on 3 of 4 counts

Florida v. James Hightower

Guilty

Florida v. Christopher Smith

Guilty

Florida v. Calvin Maynor

Not Guilty

Florida v. Christopher Cooper

Guilty on counts 2 and 3

Florida v. Steven Heatly

Not Guilty

State v. C. Hestley

Guilty

State v. Park

Guilty

State v. Gerken

Guilty

State v. Chandler

Guilty on 3 of 5 counts

State v. J. James

Guilty

State v. M. Craig

Guilty

State v. S.P.

Not Guilty

State v. R.B.

Not Guilty

State v. S. Peters

Guilty

State v. Layman

Guilty

State v. D.G.

Not Guilty

State v. Arundel

guilty

State v. Calhoun

guilty

Tennessee v. A.D.

Dismissed

Tennessee v. S.D.

Diversion (pending dismissal)

Tennessee v. J.S.

Dismissed

Tennessee v. J.W.

Diversion (dismissal pendng)

Tennessee v. D.G.

Retired (pending dismissal)

Levy v. Pearson

Judgment for Plaintiff

Tennessee v. T.A.

Plea Agreement

Sinko v. Nashville Midnight Oil

Tennessee v. D.B.

Diversion (pending dismissal)

Owens v. Glenn

dismissed

Tennessee v. V.G.

Diversion

Lowe v. Johnson

Settlement

Smith v. Jefferson City, Jefferson County v. State of Tennessee

pending

Smith ex rel TN v. Jefferson County and Jefferson City

pending

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Education

2002

University of Miami School of Law

Juris Doctor

2000

Wofford College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Medical Billing Class

Healthcare Fraud

2011

Medical Billing Class

Healthcare Fraud

Languages

English

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