David A. Mobley

Mr. Mobley is a member of Smith Gambrell & Russell’s Construction Practice Section, and has over 17 years of professional experience in the construction industry.

Contract Drafting and Negotiation

Mr. Mobley has significant experience drafting and advising clients on various construction, engineering and material purchase agreements. He has completed agreements for commercial and public projects throughout the United States, including an addition to one of the world’s largest aquariums, manufacturing plants, power generation and federal government research facilities, international resort developments, and various types of commercial and retail facilities.

Dispute Resolution

Mr. Mobley’s litigation and dispute resolution experience includes a multi-million dollar claim on a project for a state university infrastructure improvement, litigation against a state department of transportation on two large highway construction projects, work for a client involving a dispute on a federal courthouse construction project, and various matters for an international provider of building automation products and services. He routinely advises clients on issues that arise during the bidding and negotiation phases of construction projects, and provides general counsel to clients on disputes that occur during the projects.

Energy Practice

He has represented companies involved in the construction of conventional, nuclear and renewable energy power generation facilities. His experience in the power generation sector includes both contract drafting and review for solar and nuclear power generation projects, and providing advice to project participants during disputes.

Government Contracting

Mr. Mobley regularly represents clients in issues related to contracts with federal and state governments, including bid protests and disputes on government projects, evaluation of the risk associated with government contracting provisions, claims for additional compensation and requests for equitable adjustments submitted to the United States government, litigation with various government entities, and several matters involving the rules and regulations for minority and small business enterprises.

Education

Mr. Mobley received a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University, and earned his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from The University of Alabama.

**Professional and Community Involvement **

Mr. Mobley is active in local charitable organizations, including the High Museum of Art, serving on the Planning Committee, and as the co-chair for the High Museum’s Annual Wine Auction. Mr. Mobley also serves as a Board Member of the St. Thomas More Society, an organization of Catholic Lawyers. In 2008, he received the Archbishop Francis Donoghue Award for exemplary service to the St. Thomas More Society. Mr. Mobley also serves as an executive member of Georgia Appleseed’s Young Professional’s Council.

He is a member of both the Florida and Georgia bar associations.