James B. "Jim" Newman

James B. "Jim" Newman

Mobile, AL recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007
Helmsing, Leach, Herlong, Newman & Rouse PC

11 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation Insurance Law Litigation - Banking and Finance Litigation - Construction Litigation - Labor and Employment

Biography

Jim has been representing businesses and individuals in disputes, litigation, trials and appeals in state and federal courts for over forty years. He handles a wide variety of civil cases ranging from matters involving claims for personal injury to those involving claims made under the False Claims Act. His expertise includes business litigation, statutory and regulatory litigation brought by individuals and the United States, extra-contractual claims brought against insurance companies and defense of claims for personal injury and wrongful death.
Helmsing, Leach, Herlong, Newman & Rouse PC

11 Best Lawyers awards

Helmsing, Leach, Herlong, Newman & Rouse PC logo

Overview

  • English

  • Samford University, J.D., graduated 1976
  • Vanderbilt University, BA, graduated 1973

  • Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association

  • Alabama Defense Lawyers Association (ADLA) - Board Member
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Defense Research Institute (DRI) - Member

  • United States District Court
  • English
  • Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association
  • Alabama Defense Lawyers Association (ADLA) - Board Member
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Defense Research Institute (DRI) - Member
  • Samford University, J.D., graduated 1976
  • Vanderbilt University, BA, graduated 1973
  • United States District Court

Client Testimonials

Jim is the preeminent authority in many areas of practice. His attention to detail is second to no other, and the patience with his client's understanding of each matter is one of his best traits. I must add that out of the many attorneys I have used, he is the one I am always drawn to; always ensuring our best interests are protected.

Prentiss Smith (Cogburn Health Services)

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Insurance Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Litigation - Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Litigation - Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Insurance Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Litigation - Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Litigation - Labor and Employment
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Insurance Law, Mobile (2024)
  • Litigation - Construction, Mobile (2024)
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance, Mobile (2022)
  • Litigation - Construction, Mobile (2020)
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance, Mobile (2019)
  • Insurance Law, Mobile (2017)
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance, Mobile (2015)
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Mobile (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Insurance Law
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
Special Focus:
  • Civil Litigation
  • Insurance
  • Product Liability
  • Tort

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