Pipes and Herlong Speak at ALI-ABA Eminent Domain Seminar

Casey Pipes and Warren Herlong presented several papers at the 2008 ALI-ABA Eminent Domain and Land Value Litigation seminar in San Francisco. This is an annual three-day seminar that draws attorneys and real estate appraisers from around the country.

Casey Pipes Co-Chairs CLE International Seminar

Casey Pipes was the co-chair and a presenter at the CLE International Land Use Law seminar in Birmingham, Alabama. The two-day seminar examined all aspects of the land use and entitlement approval process in Alabama. Casey’s paper discussed the permissible and impermissible ways to annex land into a municipality along with certain zoning assurances or commitments.

Casey Pipes participates in Panel Discussion at ABA Annual Meeting

Casey Pipes was part of a panel discussion at a substantive breakfast meeting at the American Bar Association’s Annual Meeting in San Francisco. The panel discussion was co-sponsored by the Environmental Litigation Subcommittee and the Condemnation, Zoning and Land Use Subcommittee. The discussion centered on the dividing line between compensable takings and non-compensable legislation in the context of current environmental regulations.

John Leach Elected as Fellow of Alabama Law Foundation

The Alabama Law Foundation elected John Leach as a Fellow in 2007. This honor is given to lawyers who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to their profession and to their community, and it is limited to only 1% of the Alabama State Bar membership.

Firm Receives High Ranking in Chambers USA 2007

The Firm received a high ranking in the latest edition of CHAMBERS USA 2007, AMERICA’S LEADING LAWYERS FOR BUSINESS. According to Chambers, “This Mobile-based firm has a formidable reputation in Alabama. The team offers clients a full range of services although it is best known for its cutting edge litigation practice.” Fred Helmsing and John Leach were cited for recognition by Chambers, “Mobile native Fred Helmsing remains at the forefront of litigation work in Alabama, as does colleague John Leach.”

Alan Alexander Awarded Exceptional Performance Citation by DRI

Defense Research Institute (DRI) Regional Director, Valerie Shea, awarded Alan Alexander the Exceptional Performance Citation at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association (ADLA). The inscription on the award reads, “For having supported and improved the standards and education of the defense bar, and for having contributed to the improvement of the administration of justice in the public interest.”