Gary Wilson

Biography

Some lawyers’ reputations precede them for the wrong reason. Gary Wilson’s reputation precedes him for all the right reasons. Gary is a skilled litigator who has the intangibles, social skills, and desire to “do good,” which make him a well-rounded individual and well-respected attorney. Some might even say that Gary has
never met a stranger.
With more than 20 years of employment law experience, Gary’s work as an employment and labor law attorney has been recognized by publications and his peers, consistently naming him as one of the “Best Lawyers in America,” a Florida “Super Lawyer,” and one of Orlando’s “Best Attorneys.” He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Florida, and all State courts in Florida. In addition to being a practicing attorney and co-founding and managing Wilson McCoy, P.A. with Nathan McCoy, Gary is also a Circuit Civil mediator certified by the Florida Supreme Court, and also a Florida Supreme Court qualified arbitrator.
Gary graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Real Estate from Florida State University, and earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law, where he received the Julius Owen Memorial Scholarship in Law, the Dean’s Distinguished Service Award, was a student body senator, served on the Moot Court Board, and was named to “Who’s Who Among American Law Students.”
In addition to his legal work, Gary regularly volunteers his time to non-profit organizations, serves as an officer in his church, has engaged in missions, and has served his University on several boards. In fact, because of his distinguished career and dedication to his alma mater, the Florida State University awarded him with entry into the University’s “Circle of Gold,” one of the University’s highest honors. Gary has been happily married for 23 years and he and his wife have two children.