Todd Heffner is a seasoned litigator focused on serving clients in the construction and energy industries. Todd serves as Counsel in the Construction Law Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP.
Todd focuses his practice on construction law, with a specialization in litigating high-stakes construction claims and providing counsel during construction. He has handled a diverse array of projects, including chemical plants, power plants, airports, military bases, water treatment facilities, environmental projects, hospitals, rail projects, high-rises, and various other commercial and industrial endeavors.
Todd possesses significant expertise in renewable energy projects, having litigated disputes involving four solar and two wind projects. Additionally, he successfully advised on a construction dispute for a battery storage project, avoiding litigation.
Known for his doggedly pragmatic approach to litigation, Todd strives to help clients achieve their goals efficiently by eliminating unnecessary tasks. He regularly takes cases to trial, averaging at least one major trial or final arbitration hearing each year.
Todd also counsels clients in all phases of the construction process. This includes advising on project development, contract drafting and negotiation, and dispute avoidance and risk mitigation during construction.
Todd is currently serving a second term as president of the Georgia Tech Bar Association. While in his first term, he led a team of Georgia Tech alumni in revitalizing the organization following a several-year hiatus. He also regularly volunteers with Camp Twin Lakes, which provides accessible camp programs for children and youth with special needs, including participating in its Spin for Kids fundraiser.
Todd received his law degree magna cum laude from Washington and Lee in 2013, where he also served on the Law Review, and his undergraduate degree from Georgia Tech in 2009.
AGC of Georgia, Young Leadership Program
Georgia Tech Bar Association (president, 2019-2020; executive committee, 2020-2021; president,2022-present)
The Sedona Conference, Working Group 1
Construction Owners Association of America, Emerging Professional
Atlanta Bar Association, Construction Law Section
Georgia Bar Association, Construction Law Section (treasurer, 2021-present), E-Discovery and the Use of Technology Section
Camp Twin Lakes, Spin for Kids Steering Committee
Previously active with The Ability Experience, a nonprofit devoted to empowering people with disabilities, as a participant in Journey of Hope, Gear Up Florida, and Build America