William W. "Bill" Watts III

A fifth-generation attorney with 40 years of legal experience, Bill’s practice at Helmsing Leach is focused on civil litigation with an emphasis on appellate advocacy. He has handled numerous appeals in state and federal courts resulting in more than one hundred published decisions. Bill’s practice also includes environmental law and insurance litigation, and he has represented clients in a variety of civil disputes in product liability, construction litigation and more.

In addition to being a seasoned attorney, Bill is actively involved in the Mobile community. He is passionate about the theater and has been performing in, writing, and directing theater productions for over 50 years. Bill’s other community involvement includes prison ministry at Loxley Correctional Center, mentoring at Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Alabama, and serving on boards of local nonprofit organizations. Bill is a member of Covenant Church of Mobile.