Thomas O. Gaillard III

Thomas O. Gaillard III

Mobile, AL recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026
Helmsing, Leach, Herlong, Newman & Rouse PC

11 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation - Construction Municipal Law Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Biography

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 their employees in cases brought under 42 U.S.C. section 1983 for claims based on alleged constitutional violations.

Tom also regularly advises clients on employment and labor law issues and defends against employment related claims and lawsuits.

Helmsing, Leach, Herlong, Newman & Rouse PC

11 Best Lawyers awards

Helmsing, Leach, Herlong, Newman & Rouse PC logo

Overview

  • Auburn University, BS - Finance, graduated 1992
  • The University of Alabama, J.D., graduated 1997

  • Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar, 1998
  • Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association, 1997

  • International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) - Member
  • Defense Research Institute (DRI) - Member
  • Alabama Defense Lawyers Association - Member
  • Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar, 1998
  • Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association, 1997
  • International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) - Member
  • Defense Research Institute (DRI) - Member
  • Alabama Defense Lawyers Association - Member
  • Auburn University, BS - Finance, graduated 1992
  • The University of Alabama, J.D., graduated 1997

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Municipal Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

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