Jackson F. McCoy, a Managing Partner, has been with Wicker Smith for the duration of his 30+ year career, during which time he has gained extensive experience in civil trial work focused primarily on matters involving complex litigation, medical malpractice and personal injury cases.
In 2005, as a result of his well-respected reputation both in and out of the courtroom, 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 from 2003 to 2012, named to Florida Super Lawyers from 2006 to 2011 and for the past three years he 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.
He is married with three children.
Professional & Civic Affiliations:
· The Florida Bar
· The Federal Bar
· Dade County Defense Bar Association (Director 1980-1984)
· American Bar Association
· American Society of Law & Medicine
· Florida Society of Law & Medicine
· Medical Malpractice Claims Counsel
· American Board of Trial Advocates
· International Association of Defense Counsel
· Defense Research Institute
· American Society for Healthcare Risk Management
· International Academy of Trial Lawyers (2005-present)
Honors:
· Best Lawyers in America 2003-2012
· Florida Super Lawyers "Top 100" Lawyers for Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice, 2008 - 2011
· Super Lawyers Business Edition, 2011
· Florida Super Lawyers Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice, 2006 - 2011
· Florida Monthly Top Lawyers in Florida for Personal Injury Litigation, 2003-2005
· South Florida Legal Guide's Top Lawyers in Florida for Professional Liability & Medical Malpractice, 2005-2012
· Florida Trend magazine's Florida Legal Elite for Civil Trial, 2005, 2006, 2008 & 2009
Speeches & publications:
Litigation Overview and T-System Improvement In the Emergency Department, Baptist Health South Florida Mariners Hospital, Tavernier, Florida (June 16, 2008)
Risk Management Conference Series: Postmortem of a Medical Record, Baptist Health South Florida South Miami Hospital (September 27, 2007)
Primary Care Focus Symposium Realities of Litigation and Documentation Pitfalls: The Impact on Litigation and Patient Safety, Baptist Health South Florida, Captiva Island, Florida (June 23, 2007)
Risk Management Conference Series: Post Mortem of a Medical Record in Litigation, Baptist Health South Florida Baptist Hospital of Miami, Miami, Florida (November 27, 2006)
New Medical Malpractice Statute, University of Miami, Miami, Florida (April 24, 2004)
Risk Management & the Medical Staff: Informed Consent Process, Disclosure of Unanticipated Outcomes & Documentation Tips, Baptist Health South Florida Baptist Hospital of Miami, Miami, Florida (September 25, 2003)
Critical Skills for Obstetrical Nurses, Baptist Health Systems of South Florida South Miami Hospital, Miami, Florida (October 2, 2001)
*Complete List Of Presentations Available Upon Request.
News:
Jan 09, 2012
Wicker Smith Named to South Florida Legal Guide's 2012 Top Law Firm List
Nov 30, 2011
Wicker Smith Best Law Firm Personal Injury Defense First-Tier Says U.S. News Media Group & Best Lawyers
Sep 12, 2011
Wicker Smith Attorneys Named to the 2011 Super Lawyers Business Edition
Jun 20, 2011
17 Wicker Smith Attorneys Named to 2011 List of Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
Dec 20, 2010
Wicker Smith 2011 Top Law Firm; Top Lawyers By South Florida Legal Guide
Sep 24, 2010
U.S. News Media Group & Best Lawyers Names Wicker Smith Best Law Firm
Jul 15, 2010
17 Wicker Smith Attorneys Named to 2010 List of Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
Nov 16, 2009
South Florida Legal Guide Names Wicker Smith 2010 Top Law Firm; Top Lawyers
Sep 08, 2009
Christin, McCormick, McCoy & O'Hara Named Best Lawyers in America 2010
Jul 31, 2009
Ford, McCoy & Spengler Named To Florida Trend's 2009 Legal Elite
Jun 23, 2009
18 Wicker Smith Attorneys Named to 2009 List of Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
Jan 19, 2009
Attorneys Christin, McCoy & O'Hara Recognized Among 2009 Best Lawyers in America
Nov 18, 2008
Wicker Smith Named 2009 Top Law Firm; Top Lawyers By South Florida Legal Guide
Jul 01, 2008
Wicker Smith Attorneys Named to Florida Trend's 2008 Florida Legal Elite List
Jun 01, 2008
Wicker Smith Attorney Jackson F. McCoy Named to State's "Top 100 List" of Super Lawyers
Nov 16, 2007
Wicker Smith Named 2008 Top Law Firm; Top Lawyers By South Florida Legal Guide
Jun 01, 2007
Wicker Smith Attorneys Named "2007 Florida Super Lawyers" Among The Top 5 Percent In The State
Nov 14, 2006
South Florida Legal Guide Names Wicker Smith Among 2007 Top Law Firms, Top Lawyers