G. Stephen Wiggins
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Phone
(205) 764-1262
Steve.Wiggins@chlaw.com
Steve Wiggins received his undergraduate degree from Samford University with a major in chemistry and his law degree from the Cumberland School of Law.
During his more than 45 years of practice in Tuscaloosa, Steve has handled a broad range of cases in state and federal court including wrongful death, personal injury, products liability, premises liability, fraud, defamation, insurance bad faith, professional malpractice, real estate litigation, will contests, probate litigation, construction, and contract litigation, and associated appeals. More recently, his practice focuses on drafting wills and trusts, probate estate administration and litigation, and other elder law matters. He maintains an AV rating by the Martindale Hubbell Law Directory.
Steve was born in Andalusia, Alabama, and is married to the former Ann Ayer of Huntsville, Alabama. They have two children and four grandchildren. They are active members of Christ Episcopal Church in Tuscaloosa.
Education
J.D., Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, 1977
B.S., Samford University, 1972
Bar Admissions
Alabama, 1977
Admitted To Practice
Supreme Court of Alabama
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama
Honors and Awards
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating
Cumberland Law Review, Editor
Omicron Delta Kappa
Publications and Lectures
Quasi-Party in the Guise of Amicus Curiae, 7 Cumb. L. Rev. 293 (1976-77)
Counseling the Elderly: 5 Tips and Traps, presented to the Tuscaloosa County Bar Association (2014)
Memberships, Affiliations, and Activities
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Elder Law Section, Alabama State Bar Association
Tuscaloosa County Bar Association (President, 1997)
Tuscaloosa Rotary Club (President, 1989)
Christ Episcopal Church, Vestry Member
Counseling Ministry Professionals, Board Member
Other Professional Experience
Red Oak Legal, P.C. (2013-2023)
Hubbard, Wiggins, McIlwain & Brakefield, P.C. (2009-2013)
Davidson, Wiggins & Jones, P.C. (1977-2009)
Contact Information
1490 Northbank Parkway, Suite 226
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
p: (205) 764-1262