Gary W. Coker

Principal

Overview

Gary W. Coker, a principal with the firm, is a native of Jasper, Texas. For more than 35 years, Gary has represented financial institutions, businesses and individuals primarily in the areas of business organizations and transactions, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, real estate, health law and estate planning and probate.

Professional Background

  • Joined Germer as a principal in 2006

Bar Admissions

  • State Bar of Texas – 1986
  • Admitted to practice before the following courts:
    • Texas State Courts
    • United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    • United States District Court for the Eastern, Western, Southern and Northern Districts of Texas

Professional Certifications

  • Certified Mediator

Education

  • University of Texas
    • Juris Doctor – with honors – 1986
    • Phi Delta Phi, Vice Magister
    • Order of the Coif (top 10% of graduating class)
  • Lamar University
    • Bachelor of Business Administration – with highest honors – 1983

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

  • State Bar of Texas
  • Jefferson County Bar Association
  • Texas Association of Bank Counsel
  • Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
  • East Texas Bankruptcy Bar Association

Civic Involvement

  • Leadership Beaumont graduate
  • Active member of Beaumont’s First Baptist Church.

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