
Gary D. Wilson
Super Lawyers®Civil rights and Discrimination Claims Lawyers in Maitland, FL in Maitland, FL
About Gary D. Wilson
In addition to being a practicing attorney and co-founder of Wilson McCoy, P.A. with Nathan McCoy, Gary represents both individuals in civil rights, discrimination claims, non-compete and other employment issues, but also defends employers in such matters. Gary also represents unions and their members in disciplinary cases and collective bargaining negotiations. With over 30 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," "Lawyers of Distinction," and one of Orlando's "Best Attorneys." He has been 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, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida, and all State courts in Florida. 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 induction into the University's "Circle of Gold," one of the University's highest honors. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Gary D. Wilson included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors 2015 Best-Selling Author for the book, “Get in the Game” published by CelebrityPress Best Lawyers in America Florida Super Lawyer One of Orlando's Best Attorneys Lawyers of Distinction Other Sources of Feedback About Gary D. Wilson Included on the 2026Florida Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list 2017 Florida Super Lawyers list 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list 2015 Florida Super Lawyers list 2014 Florida Super Lawyers list 2013 Florida Super Lawyers list 2012 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- University of Mississippi School of Law, Mississippi
- J.D.
- Honors: Julius Owen Memorial Scholarship in Law
- Honors: Dean’s Distinguished Service Award
- Honors: Student Body Senator
- Honors: Moot Court Board
- Honors: Who’s Who Among American Law Students
Non Legal Education
- Florida State University
- B.S.
- Major: Real Estate
Current Employment Position(s)
- Co-founder
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1990
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1990
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
- United States Supreme Court
- Specialties and Certifications
- Real Estate Salesman’s License, State of Florida
- Notary Public, State of Florida
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- Florida Bar Association
- Orange County Bar Association
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Gary D. Wilson |
| Firm | Wilson McCoy, P.A. |
| Address | 932 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland, FL 32751 |
| Phone | 407-803-5400 |
| Phone | 407-803-4617 |
| Website | www.wilsonmccoylaw.com |
| Website | wilsonmccoylaw.com/blog |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |