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
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
Kate 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. Kate 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. Kate is a member of the Directors Advisory Board of the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, a University of Florida research institute.
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
Mr. Sanchez’s primary areas of practice are aviation and aircraft finance, leasing, structured finance, and corporate law. Israel has experience in the structuring, drafting and negotiation of financing and leasing transactions (including tax-based leveraged and cross border leasing, synthetic and operating leases), workouts, restructuring and bankruptcy matters on behalf of banks, financial institutions, lessors, lessees, owner trustees, guarantors, manufacturers and purchasers and sellers of equipment (including commercial, regional, corporate and cargo aircraft, aircraft engines and spare parts). He also has particular experience in all aspects of financing and leasing of business jet aircraft and fractional interest ownership programs.
Mr. Sanders has been with Smith Gambrell since law school. He is a generalist on commercial matters but also an experienced complex business litigator, who specializes in antitrust matters and class-action litigation, as well as Hart-Scott-Rodino merger analysis, advertising, and distribution and sales issues. He has overseen civil and criminal matters, including government investigations, criminal leniency applications, and multi-district class actions. He has worked with the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, and state agencies on various matters. He serves as outside general counsel for several trade associations and manufacturing clients and has served as Interim-General Counsel for a… Read more
Mr. Saunders is the senior partner in the Investment Management and Investment Advisory Practice Group. He has represented investment advisor clients for over twenty years. He has significant experience with a broad range of issues dealing with the organization, operation, and regulation of registered investment advisers. Mr. Saunders has many years of experience in aircraft acquisition and financing matters with a particular expertise relating to engine acquisition, financing, leasing and maintenance issues. In addition, he has over 40 years experience representing U.S.- and foreign-based clients in a variety of matters including general corporate, acquisitions, securities, joint ventures and related business… Read more
