Attorney Biography
Howard Coker is the President and a founding partner of Coker Law Personal Injury Lawyers, and a widely respected trial attorney in Florida. Based in Jacksonville, Mr. Coker has tried over 350 jury trials to conclusion and handled thousands of mediated settlements—ranking among the top for case results in the state.
Recognized by peers and legal institutions alike, he has been consistently honored for both his professional achievements and community service. His accolades include:
Lifetime Achievement Awards:
Jacksonville Business Journal (2017)
Florida Justice Association’s Perry Nichols Award (2006)
Al J. Cone Lifetime Achievement Award (2009)
Professional Distinctions:
Named among Florida Trend’s top 1% “Legal Elite”
Florida Super Lawyer (every year since 2006)
Top 100 Florida Super Lawyer
Additional Honors:
ABA-TIPS Award for Lifetime Pursuit of Justice (2011)
Best Lawyers’ Jacksonville Personal Injury Litigator of the Year (2014)
Florida Justice Association’s Compassionate Gladiator Award (2016)
Jacksonville Business Journal’s Ultimate Attorney Lifetime Achievement Award (2017)
Mr. Coker’s leadership has also extended to key legal committees. He was appointed to the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission (2008) and the Florida Innocence Commission (2010).
Beyond the courtroom, Mr. Coker is a dedicated community servant, volunteering with numerous civic and nonprofit organizations. His community commitment earned him the 2017 Bob Hayes “Man of the Year” Community Service Award.
