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Wade B. Coye, Attorney at Law
Firm Overview ♦ Wade Coye's Biography ♦ Attorneys ♦ Case Managers ♦ Interns
Wade Coye is the son of fourth generation dairy farmers from upstate New York. He graduated from the State University of New York at Morrisville with an Associate of Arts degree. He proceeded to the State University of New York at Buffalo and obtained a Bachelors of Arts. He attended law school at the State University of New York at Buffalo, receiving a Juris Doctor, cum laude. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1989. He was recently admitted to the District of Columbia Bar in 2008 and is seeking admission to the New York State Bar Association. You can read more at his blog.
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. He also served on the campaign staff of Hon. George C. Wortley, Congressman from Syracuse, New York. He continues to participate in a variety of political forums sharing his political insights and direction with a number of political figures and elected representatives.
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 served under the Command of Lt. Colonel Franklin W. Trapnell, Jr. Because of his military service, Mr. Coye is acutely aware of the issues that veterans face. Consult the Coye Law Firm for experienced and aggressive representation on USERRA claims.
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. His continuing interest in technology led him to develop a custom database to increase efficiency and accuracy in his service to clients. His technology interests are currently directed toward the increased digitization of client records and the outsourcing of legal matters to better serve people who require legal services.
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 firm currently has cases pending in many jurisdictions in Florida and in New York State.
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. Contact our offices to consult with a personal injury lawyer, mortgage attorney, workers compensation lawyer, estate planning attorney, social security disability attorney, USERRA lawyer, or real estate attorney.
Wade Coye is married with five children. His oldest son 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.
Serving those needing justice in the State of Florida
Memberships:
Florida Workers Advocates
Former Licensed Insurance Agent
American Bar Association
Florida Bar Association
Washington, D.C. Bar Association
Orange County Bar Association
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
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Areas of Practice:
60% Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
10% Social Security -- Disability
30% Workers' Compensation Law
Litigation Percentage:
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Florida, 1989
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1989
District of Columbia, 2008
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
Pro Bono Activities:
Citizen Dispute Society, 1991
Orange County Legal Aid Society
