Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP Recognized in The Top 50 Construction Law Firms of 2026 by Construction Executive Magazine

Press Release

August 5, 2026

ATLANTA (August 5, 2026) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (“SGR”) is pleased to announce that the Firm has been ranked No. 42 among the nation's top construction law practices in Construction Executive magazine's The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™ for 2026. The annual ranking recognizes law firms with distinguished construction practices based on a comprehensive survey of firms across the United States.

"The construction industry continues to evolve as projects become larger, more complex, and increasingly collaborative," said Peter M. Crofton, Head of the Atlanta Construction Practice. "Our team is committed to helping clients navigate those challenges with practical, business-focused legal counsel. We're grateful to be recognized among the nation's leading construction law practices and appreciate the confidence our clients place in us."

SGR's Construction Group represents clients across all sectors of the construction industry nationwide, including public and private owners, developers, architects, engineers, construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and sureties. The Group advises clients on every stage of the construction process, from project planning and contract negotiation through dispute resolution and litigation. Several attorneys within the Group also hold engineering or other technical degrees, providing clients with practical industry insight alongside experienced legal counsel.

Now in its 24th year, Construction Executive is a leading trade publication covering the business of construction. To determine The Top 50 Construction Law Firms rankings, the publication invited more than 600 U.S. law firms with construction practices to participate in its annual survey. To view Construction Executive magazine’s The Top 50 Construction Law Firms of 2026, click HERE.

Learn more about SGR's nationally recognized Construction Practice here: https://www.sgrlaw.com/industries/construction/

About Construction Executive
Construction Executive is the magazine for the business of construction. It reaches more than 100,000 commercial, industrial and institutional contractors and construction-related business owners and has won more than 20 editorial awards. Since first being published by Associated Builders and Contractors Services Corp. in 2003, the magazine has served as the leading source for news, market developments and business issues impacting the construction industry. Each issue includes articles designed to help owners and top managers run a more profitable and productive construction business, covering hot-button issues such as workforce development, insurance, estimating, project management, safety and liability, technological advancements and legislative action. For more information, please visit www.constructionexec.com.

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, 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.