ATLANTA (April 22, 2013) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP has been named Law Firm of the Year in the 2013 Corporate INTL Legal Awards for four practice areas in Georgia and Florida:  Corporate Immigration (Mid-Market, Georgia), Franchise Law (Industry Choice, Georgia), M&A Law (Florida) and Wills & Probate Law (Mid-Market, Georgia).

The Corporate INTL Legal Awards honor firms that have been active over the past 12 months and have demonstrated excellence in expertise and service during a difficult global economic downturn.

Specific practice areas are assessed by Corporate INTL editorial and research teams based on service range, business type, geographical location, operational structure, and the proficiency each practice can offer to companies that either do business or may want to do business in a particular jurisdiction.

Corporate INTL is a leading professional publication in the UK and Europe. It provides the legal and financial adviser community with insight into the business world. For more information, go to www.corp-intl.com.