Current Employment Position(s)

Attorney

Lawyer Overview

Mark Wiggins has been practicing law in Northeast Georgia since 1985. After graduating from the University of Georgia, he was associated with the firm of Cook, Noell, Tolley and Aldridge. In 1987, he became a partner with the firm and remained in the firm of Cook, Noell, Tolley and Wiggins until 1997. At that time, Mr. Wiggins opened a solo practice in downtown Athens. In 1998, the office was relocated to Resource Valley near the Athens-Clarke and Oconee County lines. The new office affords ease of parking without the congestion and noise of the downtown area.

Throughout his career, Mr. Wiggins has concentrated his practice in the areas of criminal and personal injury litigation. His professional associations have included the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (vice president), the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and the Western Circuit Bar Association (president). His community involvement has included the Oconee Rotary Club (president), the Oconee Athletic Foundation (board member), the Athens Rifle Club (president), the Clarke County Wildlife Association (secretary), YMCA fundraising, UGA Alumni Association, United Way of Northeast Georgia, and many other civic endeavors. Mr. Wiggins is married to Kathy and they have two children, Motie and Laura Slade. He and his family are active members of Grace Fellowship Church.

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Litigation
• Personal Injury Litigation

West Practice Categories

Criminal Law, Litigation & Appeals, Natural Resources Law, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff

Bar Admissions

• Georgia, 1985
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia, 1985
• Supreme Court of Georgia, 1985
• Georgia Court of Appeals, 1985
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia
• U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Vice President)
• Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
• Western Circuit Bar Association (President)

Pro Bono Activities

• Oconee Rotary Club, President
• Oconee Athletic Foundation, Board Member
• The Athens Rifle Club, President
• The Clarke County Wildlife Association, Secretary
• YMCA Fundraising
• UGA Alumni Association
• United Way of Northeast Georgia

Past Employment Positions

• Cook, Noell, Tolley and Wiggins, Partner, 1987 - 1997
• Cook, Noell, Tolley and Aldridge, Associate

Education

• University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, Georgia, 1985
  J.D.
• University of Georgia, 1980
  B.S.

Address

1551 Jennings Mill Road
Unit 2000A
Bogart, GA 30622-2552

Phones

(706) 613-2700

Faxes

(706) 613-5588

Emails

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Websites

http://www.wigginsandnorris.com