Ms. Roberts concentrates her practice on a broad range of employee benefits and executive compensation matters, including: Designing, drafting, and implementing plan documents and administrative procedures for a variety of employee benefit plans, including qualified and non-qualified retirement plans and health and welfare plans; Assisting clients with plan service provider conversions and with the review and negotiation of vendor service agreements; Advising plan fiduciaries on the fiduciary responsibility provisions of ERISA and prohibited transaction rules; Counseling plan sponsors regarding the privacy and security requirements under HIPAA, including drafting required policies and procedures, preparing notices, providing HIPAA-mandated training, and negotiating business… Read more
Mr. Rodgers has prepared and prosecuted numerous patent applications and has counseled clients on intellectual property matters in a wide array of technological areas including emission control catalysts, furnace structures, semiconductor wafer production, laser ablation and cleaning systems, plastic molding equipment, polyurethane foam dispensing and product forming equipment, medical equipment (e.g., eye laser treatment systems), space transportation and habitat devices and automotive systems. Mr. Rodgers has also been heavily involved with foreign filing for domestic clients, particularly through use of the Patent Cooperation Treaty for international filing. Mr. Rodgers worked as a patent examiner with the United States Patent and… Read more
Mr. Rogers focuses his practice on the acquisition, leasing, development, and financing of commercial real estate property in the Southeast and across the country. He places particular focus on the acquisition, sale and financing of medical office buildings and other healthcare related assets, shopping centers, and retail developments. Mr. Rogers began his legal career in 1985 with SGR where his practice included multi-state construction and permanent lending for large regional and national banks, multi-family and other general commercial acquisitions and development projects, and commercial leasing. During that time, he also acted as outside general counsel-real estate for a leading national… Read more
Mr. Rollins is a tax attorney who focuses on representing individuals and businesses in their day-to-day operations, tax planning and tax controversies. Mr. Rollins is well versed in both the planning and the controversy sides of the tax practice. He has appeared on behalf of his clients before the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 7th, and 11th Circuit Courts of Appeal as well as the U.S. Tax Court, several U.S. District Courts, the Georgia Court of Appeals and Georgia Supreme Court. In addition, he has extensive experience working with the IRS and the Georgia Department of Revenue. Mr. Rollins graduated cum laude… Read more
Prior to joining SGR, Mr. Roske was the Managing Partner at H. Roske & Associates LLP, serving as a trusted ally for German-speaking companies in the United States, situated in the heart of New York City. With nearly two decades of experience, Mr. Roske and his firm, H. Roske & Associates LLP, provided practical, cost-effective legal guidance in German, assisting clients from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Amongst them company formations, M&A, product liability, contractual risk management, corporate governance, visa and work permits, trademark protection and employment matters. Prior to founding H. Roske & Associates LLP, Mr. Roske worked for five… Read more
Mr. Rossman is a trusted advisor and counselor to his clients. He has extensive trial and appellate experience and has tried and argued cases in federal and state courts across the country. In addition to his substantial litigation experience, Mr. Rossman regularly counsels clients on litigation, tax, and regulatory matters across the country, including acting as national counsel for several large eCommerce companies in which he advises and helps direct and implement national strategy. Mr. Rossman has extensive litigation experience against state and local governments, including state and local tax matters. Mr. Rossman has served as national lead counsel for… Read more
Ms. Rowe advises clients in matters involving intellectual property, marketing, publishing, and licensing issues. She represents clients in varied fields, including publishing, visual arts, real estate, hospitality, outdoor recreation, insurance, transportation, retail sales, apparel, product manufacturing and distribution, and entertainment. Ms. Rowe handles large trademark portfolios for many clients and assists her clients in developing intellectual property global protection strategies. She handles complex intellectual property-related transactions. Ms. Rowe is a member of the Board of Trustees of Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, a University of Florida research institute. Ms. Rowe received her B.A. degree in History and English Literature from… Read more
Mr. Rowles represents clients in all aspects of civil and construction litigation, including depositions and discovery, motion practice, arbitration, and trial. He has significant experience drafting and reviewing design and construction contracts and providing advice in connection with contract administration and conflict avoidance for a wide array of construction projects. He also assists clients with environmental due diligence matters, particularly with respect to the redevelopment of environmentally impacted property. Prior to law school, Mr. Rowles was an environmental/civil engineer at the United States Army Corps of Engineers, MWH, and Malcolm Pirnie (the Water Division of ARCADIS). His engineering experience includes… Read more
Mr. Russell advises closely held businesses and professionals on business and tax matters. His practice consists of corporate transactions and business consulting, advanced estate planning and probate, and asset protection. As to business matters, Mr. Russell has handled the purchase and sale of private equity businesses and joint ventures. He has significant experience in the structuring of business entities, including limited liability companies, partnerships, S corporations, buy-sell agreements, deferred compensation arrangements, and general corporate transactional agreements. He has also advised business owners in the resolution of ownership and governance controversies. Mr. Russell’s experience in advanced estate planning includes the restructuring… Read more
Ms. Salsano is an experienced construction lawyer, litigator and engineer who represents public and private owners and developers, international and domestic general contractors, and construction managers on a wide array of private and public construction and infrastructure projects. She has represented clients in connection with high-profile projects that include bridges, railroads, power plants, utilities, airports, roadways, hospitals and commercial facilities. Ms. Salsano represents clients in the resolution of complex litigation matters and disputes at the state, federal and appellate levels, as well as during contract negotiation and project administration. She has experience in all project delivery methods, including alternative delivery… Read more
