Ernest Eugene Warhurst Jr.
also known as Gene Warhurst
About Ernest
Biography
Gene Warhurst is an Alabama attorney who started his career in 1988 working in the insurance business as a property and auto claims adjuster for The Hartford Insurance Group. He learned the art of handling claims in the insurance industry from the investigation, evaluation, and negotiation of thousands of claims. Gene’s in-depth knowledge and acquisition of 8 postgraduate national insurance designations, including the gold-standard known as the CPCU, allowed him to advance to Senior Property, Car Accident, and Personal Injury Claims Manager. After leaving the insurance industry, Gene attended law school and, upon receiving his Juris Doctorate in 1995, he has become a champion for insureds who have had their claims denied, delayed, or underpaid by the insurance companies with whom he is so intimately familiar.
Today, Gene represents clients against insurance companies for home insurance claims, property insurance claims, fire insurance claims, automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, wrongful death, and all areas of personal injury. If you need to find an Alabama lawyer regarding an injury claim, an insurance claim, a property claim, a car crash claim, or if you are looking for a public adjuster or just need free legal advice for your potential claim, there is no cost for an initial consultation with Gene. Gene is admitted to practice law in the United States Supreme Court, all Alabama State Courts, the Southern District of Alabama, the Middle District of Alabama, the Northern District of Alabama, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Gene is a member of the Mobile County Bar Association, the Alabama State Bar, the Alabama Association for Justice, and the American Association for Justice. Gene is also a member of the Million dollar Advocates.
Prior to entering into the insurance industry, Gene was a commissioned officer of the United States Army. Gene and his wife, Tenley, reside in Fairhope, Alabama. She is a former graduate of the United States Naval Academy. Gene also enjoys raising his three daughters, Kristin, Katie, and Cecelia.
Gene’s 8 certified insurance designations:
- CIC - Certified Insurance Consoler
- AIM - Associate in Insurance Management
- AIS - Associate in Insurance Services
- AIC - Associate In Claims
- SCLA - Senior Claims Law Associate
- FCLA - Fraud Claims Law Associate
- FCLS - Fraud Claims Law Specialist
- CPCU - Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
39 years | 10,000 cases
39 years | 10,000 cases
39 years | 5,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Licensed in Alabama for 29 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Warhurst Law
305 North Jackson St., PO Box 941, Mobile, AL, 36601-0941
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Ernest Eugene Warhurst Jr.'s Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by nan | October 10, 2014
Excellent lawyer
I consulted this lawyer with an issue with my insurance company. He gave me very sound advise and in a manner easy to understand. I followed his recommendation and advise with my insurance company and the issue got satisfactorily resolved to my advantage.
Posted by Rick | February 8, 2014
Insurance Property Claim Settlement
My beach home was destroyed after Hurricane Katrina. I was referred to Attorney Gene Warhurst by another attorney. I was told, that if you had any property damage and were fighting with your insurance company, you need to talk with attorney Gene Warhurst. I called and set up an appointment with his o...
Posted by Scott Soutullo | February 4, 2014
Expertise In All Things Involving Insurance And Beyond
I am a "go to" lawyer in our community when it comes to serious questions involving catastrophic injury to person or property, especially where insurance is involved. I have been practicing law for 16 years. These days, it doesn't happen often, but who do I turn to when I can't answer a complex insur...
Posted by Townsend | January 30, 2014
Well-informed and highly responsive...
I have known Gene since June 2006 as a neighbor and a client. Over these years, I've had conversations with Gene about a wide range of legal matters. His guidance has always proven to be well-informed and appropriate. He was particularly helpful with family matters that were sensitive in nature. G...
Posted by Jacob | January 27, 2014
Great Lawyer!!!
Very trustworthy attorney, Gene did everything he said he would do when I first talked to him. He promised and delivered big on everything that he told me. The Insurance company tried to do us wrong and Gene would not allow it he made them do what was right. He knows what he is talking about and is ...
Ernest Eugene Warhurst Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ernest is a dedicated, diligent and professional attorney bound to solve even the most complex and challenging cases. He is a the top notch attorney in his areas of practice and a well respected lawyer in the legal community. I recommend his quality services without hesitation to anyone seeking legal representation."
"I endorse Ernest. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Gene has many years under his belt as an insurance professional working as a claims adjuster and claims manager for two large insurance companies. Because of his experience and knowledge, coupled with his Insurance designations, he has such vast in depth knowledge of how to handle claims and how to get money for every possible coverage available. Gene is an asset to work with and I endorse him as a lawyer."
"Gene's firm and our firm work on Insurance claims together around the US. I do not know of another attorney that is more knowledgeable when it comes to claims involving insurance companies."
"I endorse this lawyer. He was my boss & is extremely knowledgeable in the insurance law field . He loves to help & share his knowledge. He worked for insurance companies for over a decade so in addition to his legal knowledge, he knows tips & tricks of the trade that other attorneys could not possibly possess from just working in the legal industry alone. He's very good!"
"I have known Mr. Warhurst for my entire 16 years of law practice. He is a lawyer that me and many other local lawyers turn to when we have a question about insurance. He was a claims manager for insurance companies before he became an attorney, so he has insight from both sides of the claim process."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Defective and dangerous products lawyer
Family lawyer
Car accident lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
2017
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2017
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2017
Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Preeminent 5 out of 5 client rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
Outstanding Young Man of American, Outstanding Young Americans
1993
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), The Institutes
Work Experience
1992 - 1996
Claims Manager, Usf&G
1987 - 1992
Senior Outside Claims Representative, The Hartford Insurance Co.
1985 - 1987
Officer, Us Army National Guard On Active Duty
Associations
2000 - Present
South Alabama Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Mobile Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Alabama State BarMember
1996 - Present
Alabama Association for JusticeMember
1996 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
$650,000 Settlement Before Suit Filed
Settled $2.42 Million Prior to filing lawsuit
$23 Million ($23,000,000)
Award - $1.3 Million
$1 Million Policy Limit Tender before Suit
Verdict - 1.4 Million
Settled before trial 1.3 Million
Education
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
2013
Business Interruption Issues Arising Out of Catastrophes, Contingent BI/Dependent Property Coverage
2005
Hurricane Katrina Insurance Claims - Best Practices
2005
Hurricane Katrina Claims Information
2005
Hurricane Katrina Insurance Claims - Best Practices
2004
Hurricane Ivan Insurance Claims - Best Practices for Recovery
2004
Hurricane Ivan Insurance Claims - Best Practices
Languages
English
Activity
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