ATLANTA (November 1, 2012) — Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP has been named among the “Best Law Firms” for 2013 by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in 10 practice areas, including an Atlanta Tier 1 ranking in Land Use & Zoning Law.

The 2013 U.S. News — Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings recognize SGR in the following practice areas:

National Rankings

Land Use & Zoning Law (Tier 2)

Metropolitan Rankings

Atlanta
Land Use & Zoning Law (Tier 1)
Antitrust Law (Tier 2)
Environmental Law (Tier 2)
Litigation — Environmental (Tier 2)
Litigation — Intellectual Property (Tier 2)
Trademark Law (Tier 2)
Trusts & Estates Law (Tier 2)
Construction Law (Tier 3)
Litigation — Banking & Finance (Tier 3)

Jacksonville
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Tier 2)

The 2013 U.S. News — Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings highlight law firms nationally in one or more 0f 80 practice areas, and in metropolitan or state rankings in one or more of 118 practice areas. For more information on the methodology of the “Best Law Firms” rankings, please visit www.bestlawyers.com.