Helmsing Leach https://helmsinglaw.com/ Mobile, Alabama Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:17:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://helmsinglaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cropped-phone-32x32.png Helmsing Leach https://helmsinglaw.com/ 32 32 Helmsing Leach’s Casey Pipes to speak at the University of South Alabama’s Spring 2026 Real Estate Forum https://helmsinglaw.com/helmsing-leachs-casey-pipes-to-speak-at-the-university-of-south-alabamas-spring-2026-real-estate-forum/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:17:40 +0000 https://helmsinglaw.com/?p=9166 Casey Pipes will speak on real estate development opportunities and successes along Alabama’s I-65 Corridor at the University of South Alabama’s Gulf Coast Real Estate Spring Forum on March 24, 2026. The panel, which highlights expertise from members of the Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) and the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR), will also include Scott McLain, […]

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]]> Casey Pipes will speak on real estate development opportunities and successes along Alabama’s I-65 Corridor at the University of South Alabama’s Gulf Coast Real Estate Spring Forum on March 24, 2026. The panel, which highlights expertise from members of the Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) and the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR), will also include Scott McLain, Jacob Crist, and Jeremy Milling. For more information about the event, click here.

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]]> Casey Pipes presents at the American Law Institute’s Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Litigation conference https://helmsinglaw.com/casey-pipes-presents-at-the-american-law-institutes-eminent-domain-and-land-valuation-litigation-conference/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:27:18 +0000 https://helmsinglaw.com/?p=9161 Helmsing Leach’s Casey Pipes recently spoke at the American Law Institute’s 43rd annual Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Litigation conference in Savannah, Ga. Casey’s presentation focused on negotiating growth without using the power of eminent domain, and how a resulting project benefits from an anti-eminent domain land assembly approach. More than 300 legal professionals from […]

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]]> Helmsing Leach’s Casey Pipes recently spoke at the American Law Institute’s 43rd annual Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Litigation conference in Savannah, Ga. Casey’s presentation focused on negotiating growth without using the power of eminent domain, and how a resulting project benefits from an anti-eminent domain land assembly approach. More than 300 legal professionals from across the United States attended the conference held on January 22-24, 2026.

Click here to learn more about Helmsing Leach’s eminent domain and condemnation practice.

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]]> 5 Helmsing Leach attorneys named 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers® https://helmsinglaw.com/5-helmsing-leach-attorneys-named-2025-mid-south-super-lawyers/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:52:57 +0000 https://helmsinglaw.com/?p=9152 Five Helmsing Leach attorneys were named to the 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers ® list, an honor that recognizes lawyers who have attained a high level of peer recognition and professional achievement. The list of attorneys and practice areas recognized is below: Jim Newman, Business Litigation Jeffery Hartley, Debtor Creditor Rights Russell Buffkin, Personal Injury Defense Win Stuardi, Personal […]

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]]> Five Helmsing Leach attorneys were named to the 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers ® list, an honor that recognizes lawyers who have attained a high level of peer recognition and professional achievement. The list of attorneys and practice areas recognized is below:

Samantha Gunnoe was also recognized as a Mid-South Rising Star in Insurance Coverage.

Only 5% of attorneys in Mid-South receive the Super Lawyers ® distinction each year. Rankings are a combination of peer nominations and evaluations and independent research, and each lawyer is evaluated on twelve indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement.

For more information, visit www.superlawyers.com.

 

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]]> Helmsing Leach recognized in 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® https://helmsinglaw.com/helmsing-leach-2026-best-law-firms-recognition/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:29:14 +0000 https://helmsinglaw.com/?p=9150 Helmsing Leach was recently recognized by Best Law Firms® as a top firm in the region. Twenty-four of the firm’s practice areas received recognition, including 20 in Tier 1:   Regional Tier 1 Mobile Appellate Practice Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Commercial Litigation Commercial […]

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]]> Helmsing Leach was recently recognized by Best Law Firms® as a top firm in the region. Twenty-four of the firm’s practice areas received recognition, including 20 in Tier 1:

 

Regional Tier 1

  • Mobile

 

Regional Tier 2

  • Mobile

 

Regional Tier 3

  • Mobile
    • Bet-the-Company Litigation

 

Best Law Firms® distinguishes firms that consistently demonstrate excellence in legal expertise. Firms are evaluated based on client references, peer recommendations, and industry leader interviews. Twelve Helmsing Leach attorneys were named to the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America® earlier this year.

 

For more information on Best Law Firms® and rankings, visit www.bestlawfirms.com.

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]]> Jeffery Hartley and Casey Pipes named to Business Alabama’s Legal Elite 2025 https://helmsinglaw.com/jeffery-hartley-and-casey-pipes-named-to-business-alabamas-legal-elite-2025/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:48:55 +0000 https://helmsinglaw.com/?p=9111 Helmsing Leach attorneys Jeffery Hartley and Casey Pipes were recently recognized in Business Alabama magazine’s Legal Elite listing. Jeffery was recognized in the Bankruptcy and Workout practice area, and Casey was recognized in the Eminent Domain practice area. Attorneys named to the Legal Elite are nominated for their expertise and voted on by their peers across […]

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]]> Helmsing Leach attorneys Jeffery Hartley and Casey Pipes were recently recognized in Business Alabama magazine’s Legal Elite listing. Jeffery was recognized in the Bankruptcy and Workout practice area, and Casey was recognized in the Eminent Domain practice area. Attorneys named to the Legal Elite are nominated for their expertise and voted on by their peers across the state of Alabama.

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]]> Win Stuardi named Personal Injury Litigation Defense Lawyer of the Year https://helmsinglaw.com/win-stuardi-named-personal-injury-litigation-defense-lawyer-of-the-year/ Sun, 31 Aug 2025 12:38:51 +0000 https://helmsinglaw.com/?p=9110 Win Stuardi was recently named the Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers® for 2026 in Mobile, Ala. Best Lawyers® highlights top legal talent around the world based on peer evaluations, and each year the publication recognizes one attorney per metropolitan area and practice area as the Lawyer of the […]

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]]> Win Stuardi was recently named the Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers® for 2026 in Mobile, Ala. Best Lawyers® highlights top legal talent around the world based on peer evaluations, and each year the publication recognizes one attorney per metropolitan area and practice area as the Lawyer of the Year. Lawyers of the Year receive the highest votes from their peers.

In addition to his Lawyer of the Year award, Win was named one of The Best Lawyers in America® in the following practice areas:

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation – Construction
  • Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants

An experienced trial lawyer, Win has represented clients in hundreds of cases during his more than 30 years of practice in Alabama. Win has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® since 2009.

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]]> Three Helmsing Leach Real Estate and Municipal Law attorneys named Best Lawyers in America® https://helmsinglaw.com/three-helmsing-leach-real-estate-and-municipal-law-attorneys-named-best-lawyers-in-america/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:53:12 +0000 https://helmsinglaw.com/?p=9109 Russell Buffkin, Tom Gaillard, and Casey Pipes were recently recognized by Best Lawyers® for 2026 in Real Estate Litigation and Municipal Law. Each attorney and practice area is listed below: Russell Buffkin Litigation – Real Estate Tom Gaillard Municipal Law Casey Pipes Land Use and Zoning Law Litigation – Land Use and Zoning Litigation – […]

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]]> Russell Buffkin, Tom Gaillard, and Casey Pipes were recently recognized by Best Lawyers® for 2026 in Real Estate Litigation and Municipal Law. Each attorney and practice area is listed below:

Russell Buffkin

  • Litigation – Real Estate

Tom Gaillard

  • Municipal Law

Casey Pipes

  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation – Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation – Real Estate
  • Municipal Law
  • Real Estate Law

Helmsing Leach attorneys have extensive experience representing property owners and governmental entities in a variety of matters. To learn more, visit our practice area pages:

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]]> Kirk Mattei awarded Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® https://helmsinglaw.com/kirk-mattei-awarded-best-lawyers-ones-to-watch/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:46:51 +0000 https://helmsinglaw.com/?p=9108 Kirk Mattei was recently named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in Mobile, Ala. Each year, Best Lawyers® recognizes top lawyers in their practice areas and location based on peer evaluations. Kirk was recognized in three practice areas, including: Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants Product Liability Litigation – Defendants Professional Malpractice Law Kirk has a […]

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]]> Kirk Mattei was recently named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in Mobile, Ala. Each year, Best Lawyers® recognizes top lawyers in their practice areas and location based on peer evaluations. Kirk was recognized in three practice areas, including:

  • Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law

Kirk has a civil litigation practice with a focus on medical malpractice and product liability defense. He was previously recognized by Best Lawyers® in their 2025 edition.

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]]> Jeffery Hartley recognized by Best Lawyers in America® 2026 https://helmsinglaw.com/jeffery-hartley-recognized-by-best-lawyers-in-america-2026/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:40:41 +0000 https://helmsinglaw.com/?p=9107 Jeffery Hartley was recently named to Best Lawyers in America® in Mobile, Ala. in three practice areas: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Bet-the-Company Litigation Litigation – Bankruptcy Jeffery is consistently awarded for his bankruptcy and creditor’s rights practice. He has been actively involved in bankruptcy, reorganization, workout, corporate divorce, creditor’s […]

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]]> Jeffery Hartley was recently named to Best Lawyers in America® in Mobile, Ala. in three practice areas:

  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Litigation – Bankruptcy

Jeffery is consistently awarded for his bankruptcy and creditor’s rights practice. He has been actively involved in bankruptcy, reorganization, workout, corporate divorce, creditor’s rights and insolvency litigation for more than thirty years.

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]]> Casey Pipes named Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Litigation Lawyer of the Year https://helmsinglaw.com/casey-pipes-named-land-use-and-zoning-law-and-real-estate-litigation-lawyer-of-the-year/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:46:20 +0000 https://helmsinglaw.com/?p=9105 Casey Pipes was recently recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2026 Lawyer of the Year in Mobile, Ala. in two practice areas—Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Litigation. Best Lawyers® highlights top legal talent around the world, and only one lawyer is named Lawyer of the Year per practice area and location. Lawyers […]

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]]> Casey Pipes was recently recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2026 Lawyer of the Year in Mobile, Ala. in two practice areas—Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Litigation. Best Lawyers® highlights top legal talent around the world, and only one lawyer is named Lawyer of the Year per practice area and location. Lawyers of the Year receive the highest reviews from their peers.

In addition to his Lawyer of the Year awards, Casey was named one of The Best Lawyers in America® in the following practice areas:

  • Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation – Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation – Real Estate
  • Municipal Law
  • Real Estate Law

Casey has been named to The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011, including nine years as a Lawyer of the Year.

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