Cary S. Wiggins
Cary Wiggins is a trial attorney who specializes in civil rights and alcoholic beverage matters. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration (Finance) from the University of Florida in 1993. In 1997, Cary earned a Juris Doctor Degree from the Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson. While in law school, he worked for the Mississippi Attorney General's Office, as well as private law firms, representing a variety of clients including municipalities, government actors and private citizens. Cary completed law school at Georgia State University in Atlanta where he maintains his practice.
Cary is a member of the First Amendment Lawyers Association, a not-for-profit association whose membership (of about 180 attorneys) includes some of the most prominent First Amendment attorneys in the United States. Many of the United States Supreme Court's decisions in the last 30 years involving censorship issues have been briefed and argued by a FALA member. Membership is highly selective, and is limited to attorneys who devote a significant portion of their practice to securing, advancing or defending First Amendment rights. Recognizing Cary's expertise in this field, both the Georgia State Bar and the Emory Univeristy School of Law have invited him to speak on the subject.
Cary is also an experienced litigator in alcoholic beverage matters. He is an active member of the American Bar Association's Administrative Law Section, where he serves as Chair of the Beverage Alcohol Practice Committee. He counsels clients from airlines to sidewalk cafes on legal matters relating to alcoholic beverages. He is also a frequent contributor to Atlanta's nightlife periodicals on the subject of alcoholic beverage laws.
Cary is admitted to practice law in all Georgia Courts (trial and appellate) and in the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, as well as the District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia.
Born in California, Cary traveled the world as an Air Force brat before attending law school. He remains an enthusiastic traveler, whose hobbies include reading, music and sports.
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
American Bar Association
First Amendment Lawyers Association
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Atlanta Bar Association