Jeanne Warner
Jeanne (J. Cristy Osborn-Warner) is a distinguished insurance agent and attorney, serving as Attorney J. Cristy Osborn-Warner and currently working at Informed Choice Insurance LLC, specializing in Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Supplements, and Prescription Drug Plans. Jeanne combines her deep knowledge of insurance with her legal expertise to guide clients through complex decisions, always with a focus on clarity, protection, and individualized care.
Jeanne has been practicing law for over 50 years and was recently honored by the State Bar for this remarkable milestone. Her most notable professional achievement was serving as a magistrate, an experience that gave her a unique perspective on both sides of legal arguments and enhanced her ability to advocate effectively for clients. Inspired initially to become a teacher, Jeanne discovered her passion for law early on and dedicated herself to defending the innocent, seeking justice, and mentoring other women lawyers. Over her career, she maintained a general practice that spanned Social Security Disability, immigration, real estate, patents, and trademarks, responding to the diverse needs of her clients with flexibility and expertise.
Now in a period of professional transition, Jeanne is pivoting toward cybersecurity, motivated by personal experience with scams and hacking, and a desire to protect the elderly from digital threats. Beyond her professional pursuits, she is a retired ballet dancer of more than 15 years and continues to dance in her spare time, bringing the same discipline and grace to both her life and her career. Known for her protective nature and unwavering commitment to those she serves, Jeanne blends decades of experience, compassion, and forward-thinking vision in all her endeavors.
• Licensed Attorney in Michigan
• State Bar 50 Year Recognition
• First Female Major in Civil Defense in the United States
• Who's Who 2016
• Veterans Affairs Committee
• Mentoring women lawyers
• Veterans Affairs Committee service
• Court-appointed representation and advocacy for veterans
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the hand of God, the mighty hand of God. I was originally going to go into teaching, but God directed me into law and got me through all of it. I believe God takes you by the hand and leads you on different paths. When I moved to Florida, I had an idea of what I was going to do, but God took me on a different path, and that path has led me to help others in different ways, not just legal ways. I'm grateful for that because I've encountered some wonderful people. I think we all get stuck in thinking this is what we want to do or this is the field we want to be in forever, but God kind of expands it, step by step. It's really incredible.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I always tell them: Don't quit. You can't quit. It cannot be in your vocabulary, that word. You have to persevere. It's a tough field, more so now than when I started, especially in terms of ethics. When I started, if you were opposing counsel and we made an agreement, we could shake hands on it and it was a done deal. But about 5 years before I moved to Florida, there was a whole new generation and I don't think they were teaching the ethics as well as they should. It was very different - you had to double-check everything. You couldn't rely on certain things, so you had to be protected that way. So I would tell them to make sure to trust but verify, and verify about 3 times. Especially now with AI, the practice has to be very difficult with respect to that because you're going to need special security on your computer equipment and everything. They have to decide what area of practice they want to go into - now it's more specialized. Also, try to make sure you secure your future retirement and things like that, because we kind of get stuck on practicing and forget about the practical aspects of it financially, that you are protected in terms of your practice and in terms of your retirement and personal life. And please, keep a personal life, at least a little bit. It's hard to, but try. And if they need help, don't be afraid to ask. There's no such thing as a stupid question. Don't be afraid to ask and ask for help. I loved it when I could mentor new lawyers. You have to fight for what you want, you know? You can't just give up. The women have a little better situation now. When I started, it was difficult for women to get into law. All I wanted to do was help others.
Locations
Attorney J. Cristy Osborn-Warner
Ruskin, FL 33570