Lawyer Profile

Jackson F. McCoy

Wicker Smith O'Hara McCoy & Ford P.A.

Recognized Since:

2003
Recognized in:

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Law School:

University of Miami School of Law
Website:

http://www.wickersmith.com
Location:

Regions Bank Building, Suite 800

2800 Ponce de Leon Boulevard

Miami, FL 33134

Jackson F. McCoy specializes in in civil trial work focusing primarily on matters involving complex litigation, medical malpractice and personal injury cases.

Mr. McCoy was invited to join the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, which limits its active membership to only 500 Fellows from the United States and 100 Fellows from over 30 countries throughout the world. An AV® Preeminent™ rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, he has earned numerous accolades including being listed among the Best Lawyers in America and named to Florida Super Lawyers. Mr. McCoy was listed among the “Top 100” Florida Super Lawyers for achieving the highest point totals in the nomination process.

Mr. McCoy has a Bachelor of Business Administration (1970) and a Juris Doctor (1973) from the University of Miami. Admitted to practice in the state of Florida in 1973, Mr. McCoy is an active member in a number of professional organizations and lectures at various seminars, providing his insight on litigation prevention techniques for the medical community.

Lawyer Bio

Jackson F. McCoy specializes in in civil trial work focusing primarily on matters involving complex litigation, medical malpractice and personal injury cases.

Education:

University of Miami School of Law, J.D., graduated 1973
University of Miami , B.B.A., graduated 1970

Bar Admissions:

Florida, 1973

Court Admissions:

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

Affiliations:

American Bar Association - Member
American Board of Trial Advocates - Member
American Society for Healthcare Risk Management - Member
American Society of Law & Medicine - Member
American Society of Law & Medicine - Member
Dade County Defense Bar Association - Director 1980-1984
Defense Research Institute - Member
Florida Society of Law & Medicine - Member
International Academy of Trial Lawyers - Member
International Association of Defense Counsel - Member
Medical Malpractice Claims Counsel - Member
The Federal Bar - Member
The Florida Bar - Member

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Miami (2021)
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Miami (2019)
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Miami (2017)

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Awards:

Best Lawyers in America
Florida Super Lawyers Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice
Super Lawyers Business Edition
South Florida Legal Guide’s Top Lawyers in Florida for Professional Liability & Medical Malpractice
Florida Super Lawyers “Top 100” Lawyers for Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice
Florida Trend Magazine’s Florida Legal Elite (2005-2006, 2008-2009, 2012, 2016)
Florida Monthly Top Lawyers in Florida for Personal Injury Litigation