- 20 years practicing law
- Admitted in Georgia and Maryland
- J.D., WMU Cooley Law School
- B.S., University of Central Florida
- Habla español
Gary D. Huggins is an Atlanta personal injury attorney and the lawyer at Huggins Accident Injury Lawyer in Perimeter Center. When someone calls after a crash, a fall or the death of a family member, Gary is the attorney who reviews the case. If they hire the firm, he is the attorney who handles it from start to finish.
From banking and real estate to the law
Gary earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida. He began his career in banking, commercial real estate and business development, then went to law school.
That business background shapes how he looks at an injury claim. A claim is a set of losses that must be proven, one document at a time.
Hospital bills, therapy, lost paychecks, a totaled car and future care all need records behind them. So do the parts of life a crash takes away that never come with a receipt.
Education and bar admissions
- J.D., WMU Cooley Law School (Western Michigan University Cooley Law School), 2004, where he served as editor-in-chief of the law review
- B.S. in Business Administration, University of Central Florida
- Admitted to practice in Maryland, 2005
- Admitted to practice in Georgia (State Bar of Georgia), 2023
Gary has practiced law for 20 years. He is admitted to practice law in Georgia and Maryland. From the firm’s office on Crown Pointe Parkway, he represents people hurt in metro Atlanta and elsewhere in Georgia.
Legal work beyond injury cases
With his wife, Gary built a law practice with national reach. His work over the years has included:
- Representing professional athletes
- Pro bono work for clients in inner-city communities
- Supporting nonprofit organizations that defend constitutional civil rights, including amicus (friend-of-the-court) briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court
- Helping many people facing bankruptcy and foreclosure pursue financial relief
Gary is also an adoptive parent. He helped expose an international adoption fraud scheme that harmed families.
The thread running through that work is people up against something bigger than they are: a lender, a government agency, or an insurance company with a claims department. If that is where you are after a crash, call (240) 421-5511 and tell Gary what happened.
How Gary works with injured clients
- One attorney, start to finish. Huggins Accident Injury Lawyer is a one-attorney practice. The lawyer you meet at your consultation is the lawyer on your case.
- Meetings where you are. Gary meets clients at the Perimeter Center office, by phone or video, at home or at a hospital bedside.
- Plain talk about Georgia law. He explains the two-year filing deadline (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33), how Georgia’s 50% fault rule could affect you, and which insurance policies may apply.
- Adjusters call him, not you. Once you hire the firm, insurance calls and letters go to Gary’s office.
- Help with the day-to-day problems. A crash brings practical questions about rental cars, repair shops and which insurance pays which bill. Gary helps you sort them out so they don’t pile up while you recover.
- Straight answers as the case develops. Gary tells you what he sees as the facts come in. He won’t promise a result, because no one can.
New to the claims process? Read how a Georgia injury claim works, or learn more about our firm.
What to expect at your first meeting
Your first meeting with Gary is a conversation, not a sales pitch. Expect him to:
- Listen to what happened, in your own words
- Look over whatever papers you bring, such as the crash report, insurance cards and medical bills
- Explain which Georgia deadlines apply to your claim and when they run out
- Tell you honestly whether he can help, and what the next steps would be
- Walk you through the written agreement if you decide to hire the firm
Habla español
Gary speaks Spanish. Spanish-speaking clients and their families can talk with him in Spanish about the crash, their medical care and the insurance claim. Lea el perfil de Gary en español, o llame al (240) 421-5511 para hablar con él.
Family and community
Gary is the father of two daughters and is active in his church. His volunteer work has included helping develop outdoor youth-sports programs.
Family is also how he thinks about the people he represents. It is the idea behind the firm’s motto: “Where every client is family.”
Talk to Gary about your case today
You’ll find Gary on Crown Pointe Parkway in Perimeter Center, a few minutes from the I-285 / GA-400 interchange. Call (240) 421-5511 at any hour to set up a free consultation at the office, at home, in the hospital or by video. Directions are on our contact page.
Common questions
Where is Gary Huggins licensed to practice law?
Gary is admitted to practice law in Georgia and Maryland. He was admitted in Maryland in 2005 and joined the State Bar of Georgia in 2023. He has practiced law for 20 years, and he represents people hurt in metro Atlanta and elsewhere in Georgia from the firm’s office in Perimeter Center, near I-285 and GA-400.
Does Gary Huggins speak Spanish?
Yes. Gary speaks Spanish, so you and your family can talk with your attorney in Spanish about the crash, your treatment and the insurance claim. Spanish-speaking families from Buford Highway to Gwinnett County can call (240) 421-5511 at any hour, because the phone is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What did Gary do before he became a lawyer?
He worked in banking, commercial real estate and business development after earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida. He then earned his law degree in 2004 from the law school now known as Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, where he served as editor-in-chief of the law review. He was admitted to practice in Maryland the next year.
Will Gary handle my case himself?
Yes. Huggins Accident Injury Lawyer is a one-attorney practice, so Gary is the lawyer on every case. He reviews the facts at your free consultation, deals with the insurance companies once you hire the firm, and makes decisions with you as the claim moves forward. If your case has to be filed in court, he is the attorney who files it.
Can I meet Gary before I decide to hire the firm?
Yes. The consultation is free, and there is no obligation to hire the firm afterward. Gary can meet you at the office on Crown Pointe Parkway in Perimeter Center, at your home, at your hospital bedside, or by phone or video. Bring whatever paperwork you have, and bring every question you want answered.