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Samantha N. Gunnoe

Associate

Samantha is an associate with Helmsing Leach and practices general civil litigation with a focus on extra-contractual claims brought against insurance companies. Samantha’s background consists of general insurance defense and personal injury litigation. Samantha obtained her J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2018. Samantha then clerked for the Honorable Robert H. Smith and the Honorable S. Wesley Pipes in the Circuit Court of Mobile County before going into private practice.

Areas of Focus

  • General Civil Litigation
  • Insurance Defense, Coverage and Extra-contractual Litigation
Dedicated to the representation of her clients, Samantha chose civil litigation as an arena to put her resourcefulness, creativity, and critical thinking to work. She is highly skilled in defending her clients against bad faith insurance claims as well as other complex matters.
Education IconEducation
  • University of Mississippi, B.A., 2014
  • Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2018
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  • Alabama
  • U.S. District Court – Southern District of Alabama
  • U.S. District Court – Middle District of Alabama
  • U.S. District Court – Northern District of Alabama
Awards IconProfessional Affiliations
  • Alabama Defense Lawyers Association, Young Lawyers Section Board of Directors
  • American Bar Association
  • Baldwin Bar Association
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Mobile Bar Association, Women Lawyers Section Secretary
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Significant Cases
Reported Cases:
  • Ex parte Bradshaw, 328 So.3d 236 (Ala. 2020) — personal injury — successfully obtained order granting petition for writ of mandamus, all claims dismissed for lack of personal jurisdiction

Case Category or Practice Area

Significant Cases

Case 1

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Case 2

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Case 3

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