19 Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP Practice Areas and 47 Attorneys Recognized by Chambers USA 2026

ATLANTA (June 4, 2026) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (“SGR”) is pleased to announce the practice areas and attorneys recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

The prestigious legal guide, published annually by London–based Chambers & Partners, identifies leading lawyers and law firm practices based on interviews conducted by Chambers researchers with thousands of attorneys and their clients. Chambers feedback from clients includes: “The firm’s work is exceptional; they provide high-quality legal guidance. The lawyers are smart and reliable, and provide exceptional client care and customer service.” “The firm thinks through all the possible outcomes when working with clients on complex issues.”

“Smith Gambrell has always attracted exceptional lawyers, and this year’s Chambers rankings are a reminder of just how deep that talent runs,” said Stephen M. Forte, the firm’s managing partner and chair of the executive committee. “These rankings reflect the trust our clients place in us and the exceptional work our attorneys do on their behalf. We are proud to congratulate everyone recognized this year, and offer a special welcome to Richard Traub, John O’Bryan, Tawny Mack, and Melissa Salsano, each of whom has earned their first Chambers ranking.”

Chambers USA recognized SGR in 19 practice areas:

• USA – Nationwide
  • Construction – Band 5
  • Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer – Band 2
  • Transportation: Aviation: Finance – Band 2
• District of Columbia
  • Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets – Band 2
• Florida
  • Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation – Band 1
• Georgia
  • Antitrust – Band 2
  • Construction – Band 2
  • Corporate/M&A – Band 4
  • Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation – Band 2
  • Environment– Band 3
  • Intellectual Property – Band 4
  • Litigation: General Commercial – Band 3
  • Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations – Band 2
• Illinois
  • Antitrust – Band 3
  • Bankruptcy/Restructuring – Band 5
  • Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Reinsurance – Band 1
  • Litigation: General Commercial – Band 5
• New York
  • Construction – Band 4
  • Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer – Band 4

In addition, Chambers recognized 47 SGR attorneys:

• Susan C. Atkinson – Healthcare – Georgia – Band 3
• Peter Barlow – Transportation: Aviation: Finance – USA Nationwide – Band 3
• Thomas D. Bever – Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations – Georgia – Band 2
• James L. Bikoff – Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets – District of Columbia – Band 2
• Jim Boland – Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Reinsurance – Illinois – Band 3
• Thomas F. Bush – Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Reinsurance – Illinois – Band 2
• Scott D. Cahalan – Construction – Georgia – Band 3
• Lisa R. Carrasco – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation – Florida – Band 2
• Mitchell A. Carrel – Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use – Illinois – Band 3
• Anthony L. Cochran – Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations – Georgia – Band 2
• Gia F. Colunga – Litigation: General Commercial – Illinois – Band 4
• Randall A. Constantine – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation – Georgia – Band 2
• Gardner Culpepper – Litigation: General Commercial – Georgia – Band 5
• Peter M. Crofton – Construction – Georgia – Band 3
• Jeffery M. Cross – Antitrust – Illinois – Band 4
• Shelly A. DeRousse – Bankruptcy/Restructuring – Illinois – Band 3
• Katheleen A. Ehrhart – Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Reinsurance – Illinois – Band 3
• Andrew J. Fawbush – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation – Florida – Band 1
• Joshua D. Gentner – Transportation: Aviation: Finance – USA Nationwide – Band 2
• Michael R. Glanzman – Construction – New York – Band 3
• Robert C. Hussle – Corporate/M&A – Georgia – Band 2
• Elizabeth L. Janczak – Bankruptcy/Restructuring – Illinois – Band 4
• Sean T. Keely – Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer – Nationwide – Band 2; New York – Band 2
• Teri F. King – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation – Georgia – Band 3
• Gregory J. Kirsch – Intellectual Property – Georgia – Band 3
• Jeffrey R. Kuester – Intellectual Property – Georgia – Band 4
• Marc D. Latman – Transportation: Aviation: Finance – USA Nationwide – Band 3
• William F. Long – Intellectual Property – Georgia – Band 3
• James Lotito – Construction – New York – Band 3
• Tawny Mack – Construction – Georgia – Up and Coming
• Don A. Mazursky – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation – Georgia – Band 1
• Joe McCullough – Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Reinsurance – Nationwide – Band 2; Illinois – Band 1
• John L. North – Intellectual Property – Georgia – Band 4
• John O’Bryan – Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Reinsurance – Illinois – Band 3
• Stephen E. O’Day – Environment – Georgia – Band 2
• Robert B. Remar – Litigation: General Commercial – Georgia – Band 3
• Dana M. Richens – Litigation: General Commercial – Georgia – Band 5
• Darren G. Rowles – Construction – Georgia – Band 2
• Parker Sanders – Antitrust – Georgia – Band 2
• Melissa Salsano – Construction – New York – Up and Coming
• Gregory K. Smith – Construction – Georgia – Band 2
• Peter B. Steffen – Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Reinsurance – Illinois – Band 3
• Jeffrey S. Tenen – Transportation: Aviation: Finance – USA Nationwide – Band 3
• Andrew M. Thompson – Environment – Georgia – Band 2
• Richard Traub – Real Estate – Illinois – Band 4
• David G. Thunhorst – Corporate/M&A – Georgia – Band 4
• Scott D. Woldow – Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets – District of Columbia – Band 1

To view the firm’s Chambers profile, visit: https://chambers.com/law-firm/smith-gambrell-russell-llp-usa-5:65346

About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is a full-service, international law firm that advises regional, national and global businesses on a wide range of legal matters. The Firm’s more than 400 professionals provide legal counsel in more than 50 specialized practice areas, including corporate transactions, litigation, intellectual property, aviation, banking, art law, real estate, insurance/reinsurance, construction, employment law, international, and employee benefits and executive compensation. Founded in 1893, Smith Gambrell has 15 domestic and international offices, including Atlanta; Austin; Charlotte; Chicago; Houston; Jacksonville; London; Los Angeles; Miami; Milan; Munich; New York; Southampton; Tampa; and Washington, D.C.

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