Martin & Helms, P.C.

Martin & Helms, P.C. is a premier North Alabama personal injury law firm delivering personalized, results-driven representation to individuals and families across Huntsville, Decatur, Madison, Athens, and the Tennessee Valley. With decades of combined experience, founding attorneys Clay Martin and Tara Helms provide hands-on legal counsel rooted in compassion, trial-tested skill, and unwavering commitment to client success.

Martin & Helms, P.C. handles a wide spectrum of personal injury cases, including auto, truck, and motorcycle accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, product liability, and premises liability. The firm also represents victims of workplace accidents, construction site incidents, and fire and explosion injuries. Clients benefit from the firm’s deep understanding of Alabama law, aggressive negotiation tactics, and readiness to take cases to trial when justice demands it.

Martin & Helms, P.C. is known for building close relationships with clients and delivering legal strategies that reflect their unique goals. By maintaining a selective caseload, the firm ensures that every client receives direct attention from a named partner. Whether negotiating with insurance carriers or litigating against national corporations, the firm’s approach is defined by preparation, integrity, and dedication to maximizing outcomes.

Martin & Helms, P.C. has secured multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements, including a $5.2 million recovery for a tractor-trailer wreck. The firm’s results reflect its deep bench of resources, including a trusted network of outside experts nationwide.

Martin & Helms, P.C. is also a committed community partner. As four-time recipients of the Attorney General’s Cup for the Alabama Legal Food Frenzy, the attorneys invest in both the courtroom and the community they call home. The firm’s culture of empathy and local roots inspires trust and long-term relationships with clients throughout North Alabama.

Martin & Helms, P.C. takes every case personally—because for their clients, every case is personal. Their mission is simple: fight hard, listen well, and never stop until justice is served.