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Wade Benjamin Coye
also known as Wade Coye
About Wade
Biography
If you are reading this, you have likely hired my office for your case or you are searching for the best lawyer for your case. I sincerely believe that before hiring ANY lawyer you need to know something about them beyond the basic information like where they went to school, what organizations they belong to, how many years they have been a lawyer, etc.
Hiring a lawyer is, in many cases, a very intimate decision since many legal cases are about the impact of an event on you and your family. It's very personal. If we are to work together in a legal case, it is important to get to know each other!
In my case, you should know that the most important thing in my life is my wife, Joan and my five children. They are the lights of my life. I met my wife, Joan at a Methodist church picnic. Fun fact: We were married in and still attend that church today. I was raised on a dairy farm in Central New York where I worked for my Dad and Grandfather. Being raised on a farm, I am no stranger to hard work. In addition to farm work, my brothers and I had a paper route and delivered the Syracuse Herald Journal 7 days a week!
I have had a variety of life experiences, from serving in the United States Army Infantry (1/41st Infantry Battalion, 2nd Armored Division), to serving two Members of Congress in Washington D.C. I have practiced law in Central Florida for over 27 years, representing thousands of consumers in large and small, simple and complex legal cases in Florida, New York, District of Columbia, Georgia and Michigan.
I started Coye Law Firm in 1991 (then known as the Law Office of Wade Coye) and over the years, I have developed a multi-disciplinary expert legal team that I am very proud of. My team and I handle cases as diverse as personal injury, workers' compensation, disability, probate and family law. We have recovered millions on behalf of our clients.
My goal is to be helpful with a client's legal matters. In fact, my practice areas and my office revolve around our efforts to help our clients. Many times I find that a client may actually have several legal matters that have arisen from one incident and in order to get a better result we find it best to coordinate efforts. For instance, if a person was working while driving a motor vehicle and was in an accident, this injured person could have a workers' compensation case, a personal injury case, a no-fault case, possibly a social security disability case, a long term disability case and possibly a case against their health insurance company. In some cases, a person may even have a family law matter that has been somewhat caused by the loss of income from an accident. We find the same applies when there has been a death.
This type of case requires both a probate action and a wrongful death suit, along with other areas of the law to coordinate. The interrelationship between these practice areas means if your lawyer doesn't understand each area well and coordinate benefits appropriately, you, the client may not receive the best result.
So now that you know a little about me, I want to leave off by saying I value our relationship and work to completely understand the impact of a legal case on you, which I believe is invaluable to obtaining the best result possible for you. You will find that my advice will be direct and straight forward, as if, in some cases, I was making a decision with a family member.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
60%
35 years
Workers Compensation
20%
35 years
Military Law
10%
16 years
Social Security & Disability
10%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-45%
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 10 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 10 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 17 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 36 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Coye Law Firm
730 Vassar St, # 300, Orlando, FL, 32804
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Wade Benjamin Coye's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 24 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Tracy | May 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
My experience with Mr Wade coy
Wade coy and his team were awesome. Mr Wade was always right on top of everything . He actually listened and did what was best for me he is a very good lawyer I would recommend him to anybody if I ever need a lawyer again it will be coye law firm . Mr Wade coye you are awesome. Mr coye is a great att...
Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Stay away!!!
I hired this firm and it has been the worst decision I've made. I handed Marchella an easy case for them to win. They are the most unresponsive irresponsible attorneys I've hired. The VA called the office on 4 occasions to speak to the attorney and on all 4 occasions, they were unable to make contac...
Wade Coye
Replied last October 20, 2020So sorry you are having a difficult time. Our goal is to always be helpful to all of our clients. However, not sure what or when you are referencing having received anything from VA about calling our office and "unable to contact". While it's not unheard of for there to be telephone issues, particularly during covid19- I can assure you we have not ever had a situation where VA was calling repeatedly much less letter suggesting no contact. Plus, not sure about your statement about "do this so the bill can run higher" - we work on contingency, which means we don't get paid unless we win. In so far as calls being "bounced around" no question, if the person who answers a call cannot help, they will track down someone who will or at the very least schedule an in person meeting, video conference or telephone conference. Finally, Marchella is top notch and very responsive to calls. Our entire team is always on to move Veterans cases along. I am sorry you have had a difficult time and really hope you have since obtained the result you want from VA.
Posted by Bill | August 30, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
The model for all attorneys
Wade provides straightforward confident advice and direction based on years of experience and always up to date knowledge. This as well as his many other positive attributes and strong staff helps to put his clients at ease. Wade has your back. Thank you!
Posted by Rick | March 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
No complaints so far
The staff seem quite capable. We are just getting started:so, that is about all I can say.
Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Nice and straight forward.
Very straight forward w your case.
Wade Benjamin Coye's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. He literally wrote the book on the secrets you need to know to win your case."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Wade is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Wade Coye is a prime example of how to start and build a successful law practice. I interned for Mr. Coye over 20 years ago when his practice was just starting to grow. Since then, through his hard work and dedication, he has built his practice to be one of Orlando's most recognized and respected firms."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Coye is a fellow lawyer in the legal community with an excellent reputation. I referred my father to him and Mr. Coye assisted him with estate planning. Mr. Coye and his staff are professional and a pleasure to deal with."
"I endorse this lawyer. Having previously interned and worked for Wade, I can assure that he is very knowledgeable in his practice areas; in particular Worker's Compensation, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability. He is a hard worker and always strives to obtain the best outcomes for his clients."
"I would recommend Mr Coye and his law firm. They are an excellent group of attorneys who provide top notice legal services."
"I had the opportunity to work for Wade while attending law school. It is through that experience that I learned invaluable lessons in time management and work ethic. The attorneys at the Coye Law Firm are smart, courteous, and understand the issues that there clients are experiencing. They will absolutely put in the time and effort needed to get the job done. Wade is a zealous advocate for his clients and that mentality shines through with the rest of the firm."
"I endorse Wade Coye. He is very experienced, aggressive, intelligent, and will tirelessly represent his clients. Wade distinguishes himself from the rest of the pack by looking out for his clients long term best interests by taking the time out to understand his clients needs and expectations. He will explore all legal, business, and realistic options to maximize his clients recovery. He truly cares about each of his clients. He will spend the time and effort to help them in their legal, life, and/or business needs. His knowledge and experience of various types of law are second to none."
"Wade is more than a great attorney. He is an amazing man. What make him a great lawyer are things that have nothing to do with law at all. Because before he is a lawyer he is a great Father, caring husband, loyal business partner, advocate for what’s right, and an amazing friend. Wade’s passion for helping others results in a creative thought process allowing him to reach success were others have failed. If we judged him on his “wins” he would be a fantastic lawyer. But he will tell you to judge him based on everyday hard work, dedication, and persistence. And that is what makes him an exceptional lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Wade is exceptionally bright and hard working. He cares about his clients and will aggressively represent their best interests."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have know Mr Coye for decades. He is an exceedingly well respected attorney in Central Florida. I am personally aware that he brings his vast life experience and legal experience to ALL of his cases. He is ultra-responsive to his clientele and obtains remarkable results. Two thumbs up."
"I endorse this lawyer. Although Wade and I are not in the same law firm, I had a chance to work together with him to represent a badly injured client. He is an excellent lawyer and I would hire him myself if I needed a personal injury lawyer."
"I strongly endorse Wade Coye. He has an expansive and detailed knowledge of the area of torts, and can provide concrete, useful advice and guidance. He is a pleasure to work with, and I look forward to working with him again."
"I endorse this lawyer. Wade and I worked together at a firm right out of law school. Since then, we have worked together on many matters. I appreciate his integrity and expertise. I also often and highly recommend him to clients, friends, and relatives. Their response has been consistently positive."
"I endorse this lawyer. Wade has a strong commitment to his clients interest and works diligently to promote the best outcome."
"Wade is a tireless advocate for his clients! I strongly recommend him as a personal injury attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Lead Counsel Rating in Personal Injury Law - Plaintiff., Lead Counsel
2016
Lead Counsel Rated in Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Lead Counsel
2016
Best Personal Injury Lawyer in Orlando, Expertise
2016
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2014
AV rated, Martindale Hubble
2014
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Patriot Award, Employer Support of Guard and Reserve
2013
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Owner, Managing Partner, Coye Law Firm
1982 - 1984
Infantry, United States Army
1979 - 1980
Staff Assistant, United States House Of Representatives
Associations
2013 - Present
National Organization of Veterans' AdvocatesMember
2008 - Present
Bar Association of the District of ColumbiaMember
2003 - Present
Aircraft Owners and Pilots AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationMember
1990 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaAdmitted to Practice
American Bar Association
Member
Florida Bar
Member
Orange County Bar Association
Member
American Association for Justice, Justice List
Member
Florida Workers Advocates
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
CAPITAL CITIES/ABC-TV N.Y. v. WAGNER
Claimant won his case. Trial court, appellate Court and Florida Supreme Court Ordered carrier to provide benefits
Education
1989
University at Buffalo Law School, The State University of New York
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
State University of New York at Buffalo
Bachelor of Arts
1978
State University of New York, College of Agriculture and Technology at Morrisville (Morrisville State College)
Associate of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Weekly Lunch Meeting
What Inspired Me to Write 'Sharing the Secrets, Learning the Lies'
2014
Monthly Meeting
Affordable Care Act Regulatory Problems and Solutions
2013
15th Memorial Day Service
Memorial Day Speech
2011
Televised Public Service Announcement
Memorial Day Public Service Announcement Remembers Veterans
2011
13th Annual Memorial Day Service
Memorial Day Remarks
Publications
2017
2017
Word Association Publishers
Standby to Standby: Why Your Veterans Benefits are Taking So Long and What You Can Do About It
2015
Special Report
Special Report: After You have Been in An Accident
2015
Special Report
Special Report; Workers' Compensation Process in Florida
2015
Wade Coye's Blog
Wade Coye's Blog
2015
2015
Word Association Publishers
Sharing the Secrets, Learning the Lies: A Guide to Florida Personal Injury
Languages
English
Spanish
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I hold the state accountable for not holding up their end of a settlement agreement ???
13 Apr 2020
Q&A
Shouldnt workers comp pay for my missing work hours??
27 Oct 2015
Q&A
Hi, who will pay for my auto accident injuries?
02 Oct 2013
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