ATLANTA (September 24, 2014) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) announced today that eight of the firm’s attorneys have been chosen for the Super Lawyers’ 2014 New York Metro lists. Four attorneys have been recognized as Super Lawyers and four attorneys  have been designated as Rising Stars. The 2014 Super Lawyers in SGR’s New York office and their specified areas of practice are: Marc Latman – Aviation and Aerospace Victor Metsch – Alternative Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, Construction Litigation Stephen O’Connell – Real Estate Eliot Zuckerman – Real Estate The 2014 Rising Stars and their specified areas of practice are: Sean Altschul – Real… Read more

ATLANTA (August 19, 2014) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that 20 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2015. The list honored attorneys in SGR’s Atlanta and Jacksonville offices in 21 practice areas including: IP litigation, patent law, immigration law and environmental law. The following SGR attorneys were selected in their respective practice areas for 2015: Atlanta Thomas H. Asselin (Construction Law) Stephen M. Forte (Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Banking and Finance) Romy Kapoor (Immigration Law) W. Thomas King (Banking and Finance Law) Gregory J. Kirsch (Patent Law) Kristen M. Lewis (Trusts and Estates) Dale… Read more

ATLANTA (August 7, 2014) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) announces that James J. Black has joined the firm as a partner in its Corporate and International practice groups. Black’s practice focuses on advising non-U.S. companies, particularly those from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, on a wide range of legal matters relating to their U.S. operations. He will be based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Black has advised on numerous cross-border mergers and acquisitions, as well as commercial and capital markets transactions of all sizes, ranging from high-profile, multi-billion dollar auction processes to privately negotiated strategic acquisitions of smaller companies. He also… Read more

ATLANTA (August 5, 2014) – James P. Monacell, a partner in the Atlanta office of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR), announces the release of his book, Georgia Public Finance Law Handbook. This book provides the essential legal resource on matters of bonds and public finance in Georgia. “Jim has written the authoritative text on the subject of public finance in Georgia,” said Steve Forte, managing partner of SGR. “He’s built a reputation as a thought leader in this area, and this book further demonstrates his commitment to his clients and his practice.” Georgia Public Finance Law Handbook is intended… Read more

ATLANTA (July 7, 2014) – David M. Moore has joined Smith, Gambrell & Russell’s Atlanta office as a partner. As a member of the firm’s Environmental Practice Group, Mr. Moore will focus on environmental and energy law. Moore has spent the past 14 years in private practice focusing on environmental and energy litigation, permitting and licensing.  During this time he has represented Fortune 500 clients, handled hazardous substance regulatory issues for one of the nation’s largest private companies, and has represented one of the nation’s largest utilities regarding renewable energy, water rights and other energy related issues.  Moore has also been… Read more

ATLANTA (July 2, 2014) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) announced that Stacy E. Yeung, an associate in the New York office, has been named to Lawyers of Color’s 2014 Hot List and will be profiled in the publication’s July issue. The Hot List recognizes junior and mid-level attorneys who have achieved prominence and distinction in their fields and who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing diversity in the legal profession. The honorees were selected by a committee comprised of editorial staff, fellows and advisers. The committee reviewed nominations and researched legal publications in order to identify promising candidates…. Read more

ATLANTA (June 19, 2014) – Super Lawyers has chosen five Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP attorneys for inclusion in the Florida Super Lawyers for 2014. Super Lawyers has also named three of the Firm’s attorneys as 2014 Rising Stars , which lists top attorneys in the state who are 40 years old or younger or who have been practicing for 10 years or less. Super Lawyers are chosen through a multi-phase, patented selection process which includes a statewide survey of lawyers, independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area.  The top lawyers from more than 70 practice… Read more

ATLANTA (June 12, 2014) – International law firm Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is expanding its corporate immigration practice significantly with the acquisition of The Kapoor Law Group, a specialty boutique firm based in Atlanta.  The firm’s Owner and Managing Partner, Romy K. Kapoor, will serve as a Partner in the Corporate Section of SGR, effective June 2. He and his staff have extensive experience in all aspects of immigration law for top multinational companies, as well as complex immigration, nationality and removal defense issues. In addition to Romy Kapoor, the attorneys joining SGR’s Corporate Section are Robert J…. Read more

ATLANTA (June 12, 2014) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce the attorneys and practices selected for inclusion in the 2014 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers USA ranked SGR in the areas of Environment, Real Estate, and Transportation.  The following attorneys are also recognized as “Leaders in their Field” in their respective areas of practice in the state of Georgia: Thomas H. Asselin – Construction Gregory J. Kirsch – Intellectual Property J. Rodgers Lunsford III – Intellectual Property Stephen E. O’Day – Environment Thomas W. Rhodes – Antitrust Arthur Jay Schwartz – Corporate/M&A Malcolm D. Young, Jr. –… Read more

ATLANTA (June10, 2014) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) partner Marcia M. Ernst was recently sworn in as a Judge of the Sandy Springs Municipal Court. Ms. Ernst’s appointment was introduced by Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul and confirmed by the Sandy Springs City Council during the June 3, 2014 City Council meeting. The oath of office was administered to Ms. Ernst by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Tom Campbell. Sandy Springs Municipal Court Judges serve four-year terms. The City’s Municipal Court Judges hear traffic offenses (including DUI charges), local ordinance violations, and conduct preliminary hearings, issue warrants, and in… Read more