Willie Gary, a popular American lawyer, businessperson, and benefactor, has had a significant influence on the field of law.
REAL FACTS ABOUT WILLIE GARY
FULL NAME: Willie Edward Gary
GENDER: Male
DATE OF BIRTH: July 12, 1947
PLACE OF BIRTH: Eastman, Georgia, USA
NATIONALITY: American
OCCUPATION: Attorney, entrepreneur, and philanthropist
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Willie Gary, born in Eastman, Georgia on July 12, 1947, pursued higher education at Shaw University where he played football on a scholarship.
In 1971, he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
Subsequently, in 1974, he obtained his Juris Doctor degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law.
CAREER
Willie Gary established the initial law firm for Black individuals in Martin County, commencing his extraordinary legal journey when he was 27 years old.
He has achieved significant victories in prominent cases, such as a $500 million judgment against Loewen Group in 1995 and a $240 million judgment against Disney in 2000.
In 2019, he successfully obtained a $23 billion judgment against R.J. Reynolds, although it was subsequently reversed.
Gary’s exceptional skills have earned him the nickname “The Giant Killer.”
MARITAL STATUS
Willie Gary and Gloria Gary are a married couple who have six children named Tahj, TaJiah, Kenneth, Sekou, Kobe, and Ali.