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Wade B. Coye Biography

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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, Fort Hood, Texas  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

 
 
 

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