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Willie Gary has a net worth of $260 million as of 2024. This makes him the richest Lawyer in the United States. If not for his millions of donations to charity, Gary’s net worth could have been much more.
Willie E Gary Net Worth 2023 (Forbes)
| Name | Willie E. Gary |
| Net Worth | $260 Million |
| Annual Income | $70 Million |
| Salary per Hour | $11,000 |
| Contingency Fee | 30% |
Willie E. Gary’s Celebrity Clients
- Johnnie Cochran
- Michelle Obama
- Michael Jackson
- Marion “Suge” Knight
- Gary Condit
- Robert Blake
- Tonya Harding
- Rodney King
- Sean Combs
- Tupac Shakur
- Clint Eastwood
Earnings from Famous Cases
Walt Disney Case: In 1994, Gary represented All Pro Sports, a company that claimed that Disney had stolen the idea for the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
Gary won a $240 million verdict for his client, which was one of the largest jury awards in U.S. history at the time. He made over $80 million in salary and commission through this one case.
General Motors Corp. v. Gary: In 2005, Willie E. Gary represented a group of consumers who alleged that their GM vehicles were defective.
He won a $100 million settlement for his clients, which was one of the largest settlements ever reached in a consumer product liability case. He made $30 million from this case.
Motorola Inc. v. Gary: In 2007, Willie Gary earned over $20 million after he represented a group of workers who alleged that they had been exposed to dangerous chemicals at a Motorola plant.
He won a $50 million settlement for his clients, which was one of the largest settlements ever reached in a toxic tort case.
Anheuser-Busch: Willie Gary represented the Maris family in a lawsuit against Anheuser-Busch alleging defamation and conspiracy to take away their beer distributorship.
The jury awarded the Maris family $139.6 million in damages. Gary earned an estimated $46 million through this case.
| Case | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Walt Disney Case (1994) | Over $80 million |
| General Motors Corp. v. Gary (2005) | $30 million |
| Motorola Inc. v. Gary (2007) | Over $20 million |
| Anheuser-Busch Case | Estimated $46 million |
Real Estate Assets
- A 21-unit housing complex in Denver, Colorado, worth $65 million
- A 1,000-unit highrise in Miami,ย Florida,ย worth $20 million
- A $25 million apartment complex in New Jersey
- A $40 million high rise in Atlanta, Georgia, is under development
Willie Gary’s House
Willie Gary has just purchased a $60 million mansion on Florida’s Emerald Coast. The property is located in Gulf Coast community of Destin. It is one of the most expensive homes ever sold in the area.
The mansion has 12,000 square feet of living space, with seven bedrooms, 11 bathrooms. The home also features a movie theater, bowling alley, game room, and basketball court.