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Joe Babington gives presentation on changes to Federal Rule of Evidence 702 to Mobile Bar Association
On September 20, 2023, Helmsing Leach partner Joe Babington made a presentation to the Mobile Bar Association’s “lunch and learn” series on “The Fast-approaching Amendments
Bill Watts named Lawyer of the Year in Appellate Practice
Bill Watts was named Best Lawyers’ 2024 Lawyer of the Year in Appellate Practice for Mobile, Ala. Best Lawyers identifies elite lawyers throughout the country
Casey Pipes named Lawyer of the Year in Land Use and Zoning Law
Best Lawyers has named Casey Pipes the 2024 Lawyer of the Year in Mobile, Ala. for Land Use and Zoning Law. Best Lawyers is a
Jeffery Hartley named Lawyer of the Year in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Best Lawyers has named Jeffery Hartley Mobile, Ala.’s 2024 Lawyer of the Year in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Recognition
John Dukes named Lawyer of the Year in Real Estate Law
Best Lawyers has named John Dukes Mobile, Ala.’s 2024 Lawyer of the Year in Real Estate Law. Best Lawyers is known as one of the
Jim Newman named Lawyer of the Year in Insurance Law & Construction Litigation
Best Lawyers has named Jim Newman Mobile, Ala.’s 2024 Lawyer of the Year in in two practice areas—Insurance Law & Construction Litigation. Best Lawyers is
Casey Pipes named 2024 Lawyer of the Year in Municipal Law
Best Lawyers® has recognized Helmsing Leach partner and managing attorney Casey Pipes as the Lawyer of the Year in the field of Municipal Law for
Jeffery Hartley named 2024 Lawyer of the Year in Bankruptcy Litigation
Best Lawyers® has named Helmsing Leach partner Jeffrey Hartley the Lawyer of the Year in Bankruptcy Litigation. Only one lawyer is recognized as “Lawyer of
Joseph P.H. Babington named 2024 Lawyer of the Year in Environmental Litigation
Joe Babington, partner at Helmsing Leach, has been named Lawyer of the Year in Environmental Litigation by Best Lawyers®. Only one lawyer in a geographic
14 Helmsing Leach attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in America for 2024
Fourteen Helmsing Leach attorneys were named to Best Lawyers in America for 2024. Best Lawyers is regarded as a leading publication in the legal field,
Casey Pipes helps business owner get just compensation for property
Helmsing Leach partner Casey Pipes recently finished a three-day jury trial in Mobile County involving the condemnation of his client’s business property. The site was
Casey Pipes co-authors article in The Practical Real Estate Lawyer’s July 2023 issue
Helmsing Leach partner Casey Pipes co-authored an article on differentiating between easements and fee takings in the context of condemnation actions that was published in
Joe Babington & Russell Buffkin attend annual Trial Attorneys of America meeting in Chicago
Firm partners Joe Babington and Russell Buffkin attended the annual meeting of the Trial Attorneys of America (TAA) from June 7-9 in Chicago. Russell presented
Four Helmsing Leach attorneys, practice area recognized in Chambers USA Guide 2023
Helmsing Leach is pleased to share that firm partners Jeffery Hartley (Bankruptcy/Restructuring), Joe Babington (Litigation: Commercial General), Casey Pipes (Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use), and Warren
Bill Watts & Tom Gaillard obtain summary judgment for municipal client
Bill Watts and Tom Gaillard recently won a victory for a local municipal client with the Alabama Supreme Court. The case involved claims against a
Casey Pipes leads team in Counselors of Real Estate Consulting Corps assignment in Knoxville, Tenn.
Helmsing Leach partner Casey Pipes led a Counselors of Real Estate (CRE®) Consulting Corps team the week of April 17, 2023, in Knoxville, Tenn. for
Ryan Luna, Karen Luce and Win Stuardi obtain defense verdict for Mobile County hospital
The Helmsing Leach trial team of Ryan Luna, Karen Luce, and Win Stuardi recently obtained a defense verdict in Mobile County for a local hospital
Joe Babington leads “Don’t Say Daubert, Say Rule 702” panel at Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC) meeting in Nashville, Tenn.
Helmsing Leach partner Joe Babington participated and led the discussion on a panel entitled “Don’t Say Daubert, Say Rule 702” on February 21, 2023, at
Tom Gaillard obtains summary judgment in favor of a municipality and its police chief in Escambia County
Helmsing Leach partner Tom Gaillard obtained a summary judgment in favor of a municipality and its police chief in the circuit court of Escambia County,
Tom Gaillard obtains dismissal of claims against municipality in federal court
Helmsing Leach partner Tom Gaillard recently secured an order dismissing claims in federal court against a local municipality. The federal lawsuit filed by the plaintiff