Richard Gaal, a partner and member of the bankruptcy & restructuring team in the Mobile office, and Fred Helmsing, a partner and member of the corporate compliance and white collar defense team in the Mobile office, were named in "Alabama’s Legal Elite 2026" published by Business Alabama in the August 2026 issue. Richard was recognized in the "Bankruptcy and Workout" category, and Fred was recognized in the "Criminal Defense" specialty. The Legal Elite rankings are made of peer-nominated attorneys with distinction in a specific legal area.