Attorney Profile
Wade Coye is the son of a second generation dairy farmer from upstate New York. He graduated from the State University of New York at Morrisville with an Associate of Arts degree. http://www.morrisville.edu/ He proceeded to the State University of New York at Buffalo and obtained a Bachelors of Arts. http://www.buffalo.edu/ He attended law school at the State University of New York at Buffalo, receiving a Juris Doctor, cum laude. http://www.law.buffalo.edu/ He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1989.
Coye has a background in politics; serving in various capacities of state, local and congressional campaigns. In Washington, D. C. he was on the staff of Hon. Gerald B. Solomon, Congressman from Glens Falls, New York.http://www.house.gov/ He also served on the campaign staff of Hon. George C. Wortley, Congressman from Syracuse, New York.
Mr. Coye served in the United States Army, Infantry, 1/41st Infantry Battalion, 2nd Armored Division, and was part of the team initially testing the Bradley fighting vehicle.
He began his legal career with a large commercial law firm. His work included handling work on behalf of the Resolution Trust Corporation, products liability, directors and officers liability, and other commercial matters. In 1991 Mr. Coye formed the Coye Law Firm, as a consumer focused practice handling personal injury, workers compensation, wrongful death and insurance claims. He was an early adapter of computer technology and the internet; appearing on one of the first national lists of lawyers using the internet http://www.erikjheels.com His continuing interest in technology led him to develop a custom database to increase efficiency and accuracy in his service to clients.
The firm has enjoyed outstanding resolution of various client matters. Cases have included successful suits against a major theme park in the Orlando area, Utiltities, Construction Companies and major insurance carriers. The Coye Law Firm has obtained million dollar recoveries in catastrophic injury cases and has successfully handled appeals to the First and Fifth District Court of Appeals as well as the Florida Supreme Court. It has additionally tried cases to a successful verdict in Circuit court and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
The Coye Law Firm routinely handles administrative matters including Workers Compensation and the Social Security Administration. Additionally, it handles routine legal matters involving small businesses and probate.
Wade Coye is married with five children. His oldest has just completed his third combat tour with the United States Marine Corps . Mr. Coye is a licensed private pilot who flies his company owned plane to various locations on behalf of clients to conduct discovery depositions, and appearances in Court. He is a certified scuba diver with other interests including aviation, soccer, and real estate. Mr. Coye maintains several other business interests including Liberty Tax Service franchises in Orlando, Florida.
Serving those needing Justice in the State of Florida
Florida Workers Advocates
Former Licensed Insurance Agent
Member: American Bar Association
Member Orange County Bar Association
Member, Brevard County Bar Association
Member Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Admitted to Practice U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
Admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts
Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member, Airplane Owners and Pilots Association
- Areas of Practice:
- 60% Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
- 10% Social Security -- Disability
- 30% Workers' Compensation Law
- Education:
- University at Buffalo Law School, Buffalo, New York,
1989
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
Honors: J.D. Cum laude, Moot Court, Trial Technique Award, Revision Editor, Warrens Weed, N.Y. Mortgages - State University College of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York,
1986
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
- ALIGN="LEFT">Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Orange County Bar Association
- Member
- Florida Bar
- Member
- American Bar Association
- Member
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- Member
- Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Member
- Pro Bono Activities:
- Citizen Dispute Society, 1991
- Orange County Legal Aid Society, 1990 - 1991
Serving Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Valusia, and Brevard Counties
The Coye Law Firm, P.A.
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