Atty. Gary James Cooney

Atty. Gary James Cooney

Mr. Gary James Cooney is a lawyer practicing local government, civil law, commercial litigation and 7 other areas of law.

Mount Dora Mount Dora 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Gary James Cooney at a glance

Gary James Cooney is a Member based in Mount Dora, Florida, practicing at Gary J. Cooney, P.A.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in Florida (1986), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1990). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1985) and Stetson University (B.B.A., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Mount Dora, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Gary James Cooney is a lawyer practicing local government, civil law, commercial litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • Gary received a B.B.A. degree from Stetson University in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Gary practices at Gary J. Cooney, P.A. in Mount Dora, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Gary James Cooney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary James Cooney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Gary James Cooney is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Gary James Cooney is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

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Gary James Cooney is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Gary James Cooney is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Florida →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Gary James Cooney is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Mount Dora are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gary James Cooney

Where is Gary James Cooney's law office located?
Gary James Cooney's law practice is located in Mount Dora, Florida. The firm is Gary J. Cooney, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary James Cooney handle?
Gary James Cooney focuses on employment, business, litigation, civil rights, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Gary James Cooney practiced law?
Gary James Cooney has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Gary James Cooney go to law school?
Gary James Cooney earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Gary James Cooney for a consultation?
You can contact Gary James Cooney directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gary James Cooney received?
Gary James Cooney's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 1985
B.B.A.
Stetson University
- 1982

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1990

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