General Information
Year founded:
1976
This is the year the firm (or its earliest predecessor entity) was founded.
Overview
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Helmsing, Leach, Herlong, Newman & Rouse, P.C. was founded in 1976 when successful partners of larger law firms joined forces to create a firm that could effectively offer a diverse array of legal services with enthusiasm, expertise, and confidence. As a full service firm of medium size, we combine the best characteristics of a smaller firm's vibrancy with the breadth and capacity normally attributed with larger firms. Since 1976, we have been advisors and counselors to businesses, professionals, families, and individuals. Please visit our website at www.helmsinglaw.com.
Rankings
Helmsing, Leach, Herlong, Newman & Rouse, P.C. is metro ranked in 24 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
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Mobile
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Tier 1 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 1 for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Rankings
Regional Rankings
Mobile
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Tier 1 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 1 for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Tier 1 for Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Tier 1 for Insurance Law
Tier 1 for Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier 1 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 1 for Litigation - Environmental
Tier 1 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 1 for Litigation - Real Estate
Tier 1 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier 1 for Municipal Law
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier 1 for Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier 1 for Real Estate Law
Tier 1 for Tax Law
Tier 1 for Trusts and Estates
Tier 2 for Litigation - Banking and Finance
Tier 2 for Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier 2 for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier 3 for Bet-the-Company Litigation
Practice Areas
The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Health Care Law
- Insurance Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Environmental
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Municipal Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Helmsing, Leach, Herlong, Newman & Rouse, P.C. has 10 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in
America®.
By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Helmsing, Leach, Herlong, Newman & Rouse, P.C. eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings.
For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards.
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Client Comments
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Main Location
Mobile,
AL
The LaClede Building, Suite 2000
150 Government Street
P.O. Box 2767
Mobile, AL 36652
United States
251-432-5521
Call our Mobile, AL location at 251-432-5521
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Management and Personnel
Managing Partner
Jim Newman