Frederick G.

Helmsing, Jr.

Fred’s civil and criminal trial practice focuses on products liability, complex commercial litigation, and white collar criminal matters. In his products liability practice, he has extensive experience representing both manufacturers and distributors throughout Alabama and regionally. These cases have involved a variety of products, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs, medical devices and products, consumer products, specialty products, agricultural and industrial equipment, and toxic substances. He has represented clients in a number of coordinated and consolidated proceedings pending in multiple states and districts. Fred has written and lectured on a wide range of products liability issues over the course of his career.

In addition to his products liability work, Fred routinely handles complex commercial litigation and regularly counsels clients regarding these matters outside the scope of formal litigation. He has prosecuted and defended claims involving multiparty contract disputes, procurement disputes, shareholder disputes, derivative litigation, corporate and partnership disputes, and allegations involving workplace safety violations.

In his criminal practice, Fred represents businesses and individuals against a broad range of white collar criminal allegations. He frequently represents clients in connection with allegations of bank fraud, mail fraud, conspiracy, and criminal anticompetitive activity. He regularly represents clients in connection with governmental investigations, both civil and criminal.