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John Dukes is an experienced corporate transactional and real estate attorney specializing in the acquisition and selling of businesses, real estate transactions, leases and related real property matters, representation of lenders and borrowers in connection with commercial loans and related matters, the formation and organization of limited liability companies and corporations, and corporate guidance including employment related matters, corporate compliance, insurance, commercial contracts ...

Rick A. La Trace is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Real Estate. Rick A. practices law in Mobile, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Rick A. La Trace since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Rick A. La Trace is held by other lawyers.

Tom is an experienced attorney handling a diverse array of legal issues with a focus on civil defense litigation and trial work. He regularly practices in state and federal court defending clients in serious injury and wrongful death cases. His practice includes product liability defense, medical and professional liability defense, toxic tort litigation, premises liability, construction litigation and other civil defense matters. Tom is also experienced in defending governmental entities and ...

Richard Johnson practices primarily in the areas of construction, real estate, tort and commercial litigation. His construction practice involves handling matters for developers, sureties, general contractors, subcontractors, manufacturer and/or suppliers in almost every aspect of construction projects, including the initial bid phase, disputes that arise during construction and post-construction issues which include, but are not limited to, delay damage claims, construction defect claims and...

Jonathan R. Maples is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jonathan R. practices law in Mobile, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan R. Maples since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jonathan R. Maples is held by other lawyers.

With more than 20 years of experience as a litigator, Russell focuses on complex civil litigation with an emphasis on personal injury, product liability and medical malpractice defense. His practice encompasses a broad scope and includes defending product manufacturers, professional malpractice defense, construction related litigation, extra-contractual and bad faith insurance defense, and complex commercial litigation. Most of the cases Russell handles are catastrophic injury or wrongful dea...

William Shreve practices in the areas of appellate advocacy, insurance coverage, and civil litigation. He has handled more than 100 appeals and petitions for extraordinary writ in the Alabama Supreme Court, Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, and United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. He has represented insurers and insureds in numerous coverage matters, preparing coverage opinions, prosecuting declaratory-judgment actions, defending breach-of-contract/bad-faith cases, and inter...

An experienced attorney in the fields of eminent domain, condemnation, land use law, and zoning law, Casey has been with the Helmsing Leach since being admitted to practice law in Alabama in 1996.

Celia J. Collins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Celia J. practices law in Mobile, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Celia J. Collins since 2006. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which C...

John C.S. Pierce is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Mobile, Alabama office, where he is a member of the Litigation practice group. John represents clients in all areas of insurance, business, and product liability litigation. He counsels business owners in the areas of construction, transportation, professional liability, products liability, business disputes, insurance matters, and corporate guidance.