Atty. David E. Wigley Ph.D.
David E. Wigley, Ph.D. is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, biotechnology & life sciences, pharmaceuticals and 3 other areas of law.
Biotechnology & Life Sciences & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA · 26+ Years Experience
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About David E. Wigley Ph.D. at a Glance
David E. Wigley Ph.D. is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and energy. Admitted to practice in Georgia U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2000). Educated at Mississippi State University (B.S. Chemistry, 1979) and University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law J.D. 2000 Law Review and Executive Note Editor University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law J.D. Arizona Law Review (—). Active member of Professional Activities Member, Atlanta Bar Association Member, Intellectual Property Law Association Member, American Chemical Society. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David E. Wigley Ph.D.
- David E. Wigley, Ph.D. is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, biotechnology & life sciences, pharmaceuticals and 3 other areas of law
- David E. received a B.S. degree from Mississippi State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 26 years
- David E. practices at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP in Atlanta, GA
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David E. Wigley Ph.D.'s Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David E. Wigley Ph.D. handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Patent Law in Atlanta
David E. Wigley Ph.D. is one of 20,632 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Georgia →
Intellectual Property in Atlanta
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
David E. Wigley Ph.D. is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Georgia →
Energy & Utilities Law in Atlanta
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Atlanta Choose David E. Wigley Ph.D.
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David E. Wigley Ph.D.'s practice in the field of patent, ip, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David E. Wigley Ph.D. brings 26+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, ip, and energy, David E. Wigley Ph.D. can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means David E. Wigley Ph.D. attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David E. Wigley Ph.D. Handles in Atlanta
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