ATLANTA (June 17, 2015) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by The American Lawyer as a 2015 Am Law 200 firm.

The Am Law 200 is a diverse group of law firms throughout the country that range in size and geographic diversity.  These firms represent clients all over the world and specialize in many different practice areas.

“We’re pleased the firm met the practice and performance benchmarks necessary to be acknowledged among the top firms in the country,” said Steve Forte, SGR’s chairman and managing partner. “This recognition is consistent with the firm’s proud history and strategic initiatives in many practice areas that service our clients in the U.S. and around the world.  While the metrics are important to us, in the end, it’s all about client service.”

SGR is a full service, international law firm that advises regional, national and global businesses on a wide range of legal matters. The firm’s 200 attorneys provide legal counsel in more than 45 specialized practice areas, including corporate transactions, litigation, intellectual property, aviation, banking, construction and employment law. Founded in 1893, SGR has offices in Atlanta, Jacksonville, New York, Washington, D.C. and Frankfurt, Germany.