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Biographical Information

Wade Coye is the head attorney and founder of Coye Law Firm, an Orlando-based practice with lawyers handling personal injury, workers’ compensation, disability, and probate claims among other matters. Coye received his law degree from the University at Buffalo Law School. He holds bar membership in Florida, New York, Michigan and the District of Columbia and is admitted to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans’ Affairs, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Tax Court. He has tried cases to a verdict in state and federal court.

Coye’s background includes campaign and Capitol Hill assignments for two United States members of Congress and active duty in the United States Army, Infantry.

He was an early adapter of computer technology and the Internet, appearing on one of the first national lists of lawyers using the Internet in 1995. His continued interest in technology led him to develop a custom database for handling client matters.

Mr. Coye, his wife Joan, and five children make their home in College Park. In his spare time, as an instrument-rated private pilot, he enjoys flying and traveling with his family.

Admission Dates & Jurisdictions

Florida Bar 1989

District of Columbia Bar  2006

Michigan Bar 2015

New York State Bar 2015

Education

University at Buffalo Law School – Juris Doctor   1989

University at Buffalo, Political Science, Bachelor of Arts-1986

Morrisville College, Social Science, Associate of Arts-1978

 

Professional Experience

Carlton, Fields -1990-1991

Coye Law Firm 1991-present

United States Army Infantry-1982-1984

Hon. Gerald B.H. Solomon, Member of Congress, -1979-1980

Hon. George C. Wortley, Member of Congress-1982

Honors & Awards

Martindale Hubbell – AV rated

Martindale Hubbell – Preeminent 5.0 out of 5

Avvo – 10.0 Superb Rating

Lead Counsel Rating in Personal Injury Law – Plaintiff

National Trial Lawyers – Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers

Expertise – Best Personal Injury Lawyer in Orlando

 

Professional Associations

Orange County Bar Association

Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Florida Justice Association

American Justice Association

Florida Workers Advocates

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates

 

Speaking Engagements

Eau Gallie Yacht Club  – What Inspired Me to Write ‘Sharing the Secrets, Learning the Lies’ 2016

Affordable Care Act Regulatory Problems and Solutions 2014

15th Memorial Day Service Memorial Day Speech 2013

Televised Public Service Announcement Memorial Day Public Service Announcement Remembers Veterans 2011

13th Annual Memorial Day Service Memorial Day Remarks

Publications

Word Association Publishers: Standby to Standby: Why Your Veterans Benefits are Taking So Long and What You Can Do About It 2017

Word Association: Sharing the Secrets: Learning the Lies: A Guide to Florida Workers’ Compensation 2017

Special Report: After You have Been in An Accident 2015

Special Report: Workers’ Compensation Process in Florida 2015

Wade Coye’s Blog 2015

Word Association Publishers: Sharing the Secrets, Learning the Lies: A Guide to Florida Personal Injury 2015

Special Report: Social Security Disability, Veterans Disability, and Private Disability Insurance