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Ryan Luna & William Watts obtain summary judgement for insurance client on claims of bad faith and breach of contract
Helmsing Leach attorneys Ryan Luna and William Watts obtained summary judgment from the federal district court in Mobile, Ala. in two lawsuits on claims against
Ryan Luna, Karen Tucker & Win Stuardi obtain favorable ruling for Mobile hospital client in medical malpractice case
The trial team of Ryan Luna, Karen Tucker and Win Stuardi recently obtained a defense verdict in Mobile County for a local hospital in a
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® recognizes Helmsing Leach in 2023 “Best Law Firm” rankings
Helmsing Leach was recognized as a “Best Law Firm” across 29 practice areas in the in the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list
Joe Babington and Jim Newman named Benchmark Litigation Stars for 2023
Helmsing Leach partners Joe Babington and Jim Newman have been honored as Benchmark Litigation Stars for 2023. Benchmark Litigation is a definitive guide to the
Tom Gaillard & Bill Watts obtain dismissal of claims against municipal client
Helmsing Leach partners Tom Gaillard and Bill Watts obtained a favorable ruling in a recent wrongful death case. The case involved the shooting death of
Christopher Conte appointed as Chapter 13 Trustee for the Southern District of Alabama
Helmsing Leach announces that, after nearly 20 years with the firm, Christopher Conte will be leaving to become the Chapter 13 Trustee for the Southern
12 Helmsing Leach Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America 2023
Twelve attorneys at Helmsing Leach were recently recognized by Best Lawyers® as the Best Lawyers in America 2023. The recognition is based on an exhaustive
Jeffery Hartley named 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
Karen Tucker Recognized by Best Lawyers
Helmsing Leach partner Karen Tucker has been named one of the Best Lawyers in Appellate Practice for 2023. Karen has extensive experience in appellate advocacy
Kirk Mattei Named to Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch
Kirk Mattei has been recognized by Best Lawyers® as a Lawyer to Watch for 2023 in the fields of medical malpractice defense, product liability litigation
Casey Pipes named 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
Joseph P.H. Babington named 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
Joe Babington presents “Anatomy of a Trial: Expert Witnesses” at FDCC annual meeting
Helmsing Leach partner and FDCC member Joe Babington chaired and presented in a CLE panel entitled “Anatomy of a Trial: Expert Witnesses” at the Annual
Helming Leach adds associate attorney Rachel Buddrus
Helmsing Leach is pleased to announce the addition of associate attorney Rachel Buddrus to the firm. A graduate of the University of Mississippi School of
Helmsing Leach welcomes its summer 2022 law clerks
Helmsing Leach is pleased to welcome its three summer law clerks for 2022—Lisee Conwell, Thomas Hannahan, and Alex Gressett. Lisee has completed her first year
Tom Gaillard and William Watts obtain summary judgment for police officer and municipality on claims of liability for conspiracy and extortion
On March 29, 2022, Tom Gaillard and William Watts obtained summary judgment for the City of Robertsdale, Ala. and one of its police officers in
William W. Watts, III and Jeffery Hartley Win Reversal of Trial Court Judgment on Subrogation Claim
In March of 2021, firm members William W. Watts, III and Jeffery J. Hartley, representing the Chapter 13 Trustee for the United States Bankruptcy Court
Helmsing Leach Recognized as a Tier 1 Law Firm
U.S. News – Best Lawyers has recognized Helmsing Leach as a Tier 1 law firm in its 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in America. This recognition
Samantha Gunnoe Joins Helmsing Leach
Helmsing Leach is pleased to announce that Samantha Gunnoe has joined the firm as a litigation associate. Prior to joining Helmsing Leach, Samantha practiced at
Casey Pipes and Warren Herlong recover $3,694,118.00 Judgment for Homeowners in Condemnation Action
Warren and Casey finished a jury trial in October of 2021 in which their clients’ home was being condemned for a new highway. Their clients