McCoy was an Assistant Solicitor in the Ninth Circuit Solicitor's Office in Charleston. Until his appointment as United States Attorney,he was a partner at McCoy &Stokes in Charleston,South Carolina,where his practice focused on criminal defense in both state and federal courts,as well as family,personal injury,and probate law.[3]
On February 26,2020,President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate McCoy to be the United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina.[3][4] His nomination was officially sent to the United States Senate on March 2.[5]
On March 30,2020,U.S. Attorney GeneralBill Barr appointed McCoy as the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina.[6][7] He was confirmed by a voice vote of the Senate on June 18,2020.
On February 8,2021,he along with 55 other Trump-era attorneys were asked to resign.[8] He announced his resignation on February 23,effective February 28.[9]
Personal life
McCoy lives with his wife and their three children on James Island. He is a member of Grace Episcopal Church where he teaches Sunday School for kindergartners.[2][10]
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