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Tara Laine Helms

Martin & Helms, P.C. β€’ Huntsville, AL
Personal Injury

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Contact

Email
helms@martinhelms.com
Phone
(256) 585-6781
Address
Huntsville, AL, 35801, US

Professional

About

Tara Laine Helms is a seasoned personal injury attorney based in Huntsville, Alabama, with over 15 years of dedicated experience advocating for injured individuals and their families. Her extensive practice encompasses a broad spectrum of injury and death claims, including those arising from car and truck accidents, workplace injuries, defective construction, product liability, and premises liability. A graduate of Samford University's Cumberland School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor in 1998, Tara also holds a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, completed in 1994 and 1992, respectively. Her robust educational background equips her with a strong foundation in legal principles, which she applies to navigate complex cases with skill and precision. Throughout her career, Tara has garnered a reputation for her tenacity and commitment to achieving justice for her clients. She has successfully handled numerous high-stakes cases, resulting in significant settlements and verdicts that have positively impacted the lives of those she represents. Tara is dedicated to ensuring her clients receive not only compensation but also the support and guidance they need during challenging times. Active in the legal community, Tara is a member of various professional organizations that reflect her commitment to excellence in personal injury law. Her passion for helping others and unwavering dedication to her clients make her a trusted advocate in North Alabama.

About Personal Injury Law

Personal injury attorneys represent individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. They work to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Common matters include car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, workplace injuries.

Credentials

Education
1998 Samford University, Cumberland School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1994 University of Alabama - Huntsville MA - Masters 1992 University of Alabama - Huntsville BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2015 AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell 2012 Pro Bono Award, Madison County Volunteer Lawyers 1998 Curia Honoris, Cumberland School of Law 1998 Order of the Barristers, Cumberland School of Law N/A Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
2008 Alabama Association for Justice Journal Women for Justice: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty 2007 Alabama Association for Justice Journal Bad Faith Claims in Alabama
Associations
2008 - Present Alabama Association for Justice Executive Commitee 2006 - Present Alabama Association for Justice Sustaining Member 1999 - Present Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association Alabama Association for Justice Member Alabama State Bar Member
Speaking
2015 Marshall County Bar Association Avoiding Pitfalls in Personal Injury Cases 2009 ALAJ Mid Winter Conference Women for Justice 2007 ALAJ Annual Convention An Overview of Bad Faith
Updated: Mar 21, 2026