The Construction Law Group of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP represents clients in all facets of the industry, including public and private owners, developers, design professionals, engineers, construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and surety companies. Several attorneys within the Group hold engineering or technical degrees, with extensive construction and environmental experience providing clients “value-added” insight as well as providing day-to-day advice on all legal issues affecting the construction process. Our Construction Law service offering includes: Drafting and Negotiating Agreements A major part of the Group’s practice is focused upon prevention and resolution of disputes by working with clients before… Read more

As the energy industry continues to rapidly evolve, the Energy Law Practice Group of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is experienced and prepared to assist with your energy project. In their roles as legal counselors, the Energy Law attorneys of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP provide transactional, regulatory and dispute resolution services for businesses in this industry.  SGR attorneys have extensive experience before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), including Federal Power Act regulatory requirements, Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act requirements, Energy Consumer Protection Act, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration requirements, and many others. SGR attorneys have represented utilities, independent… Read more

The attorneys in the Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP’s Entertainment & Sports Law practice group have a wealth of experience representing individual writers, actors, producers, managers, agents, sports figures, and other professionals and companies engaged in the music, film, literary publishing, and sports industries. We provide the full spectrum of intellectual property, transactional, litigation, and corporate services to our clients in these industries. We assist these clients in connection with industry-specific agreements and transactions, such as book publishing and film production agreements, music licensing and clearances, life story rights acquisitions, sponsorships, and endorsements. Our services cover diverse needs, from helping… Read more

Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP has an active practice in virtually all areas of commercial financing (secured and unsecured) including factoring, asset-based lending, securitization, capital, and operating leases. SGR also handles commercial transactions including manufacturing, distribution and sales contracts, letters of credit, and bulk transfers. In the area of commercial lending and finance, we represent numerous state and federally chartered banks and financial institutions located in the Southeast and other parts of the United States. Our representation of banks and other financial institutions includes structuring, negotiating, documenting and closing sales of accounts receivable (factoring), loans secured by accounts receivable, chattel… Read more

The aviation practice of Smith Gambrell commenced in 1927 with its representation of the predecessor to Eastern Airlines and began to prosper alongside the ascent of Eastern Airlines. For over 60 years, Smith Gambrell served as Eastern’s general external legal counsel and represented the airline in virtually all aspects of its business until its sale to Texas Air in 1989. During the years since its inception, Smith Gambrell’s Air Transport Industry Group has greatly broadened its industry representation to include other airlines, finance, and operating lessors, financiers, aviation equipment owners, managers and investors, aviation joint ventures and joint venture partners,… Read more

The Hospitality Services Group of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP includes attorneys from multiple practice areas who have experience with the full range of business and legal needs of the hospitality industry. The hospitality industry is a multifaceted and multinational industry covering a broad array of legal specialties. Providing legal counsel to the hospitality industry requires an experienced and knowledgeable law firm with an understanding of the many disciplines that result in a successful hospitality business. The attorneys who make up the Firm’s Hospitality Services Group are selected based on their experience at the Firm and their expertise in the… Read more

Smith, Gambrell & Russell has long assisted manufacturers in many industries with a wide variety of legal issues encountered by a manufacturing business. Drawing upon experienced lawyers in each of our offices and from over 40 practice groups — from corporate and finance issues and economic incentives, to employment practices and litigation, to environmental compliance and intellectual property protection — we routinely help each of our manufacturing clients address the many legal issues faced by their business. Our Manufacturing practice includes a strong base of experience across numerous industry sectors, including: Automotive Electronics Energy Building Materials Machinery Food Production Chemicals… Read more