ATLANTA (September 23, 2025) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is pleased to announce the arrival of Matthew Hashemi as an associate in the Firm’s Atlanta office.
Mr. Hashemi joins the Firm’s Construction and Energy Practices, where he focuses on representing utilities, contractors, and energy developers in construction project development and energy transactions. He has experience representing clients in energy project finance and development transactions, corporate structuring, and power project mergers and acquisitions. He has also assisted in drafting and negotiating complex agreements, conducting real estate due diligence, and advising clients on request for proposal matters.
He earned his J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law and holds an M.B.A. and B.B.A. in Finance and International Business from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business.
Smith Gambrell’s Construction Law Group represents clients in all facets of the industry, including public and private owners, developers, design professionals, engineers, construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and surety companies. To learn more, please visit: https://www.sgrlaw.com/industries/construction/
Smith Gambrell’s Energy Law Practice has extensive experience before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), including Federal Power Act regulatory requirements, Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act requirements, Energy Consumer Protection Act, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration requirements and more. To learn more, please visit: https://www.sgrlaw.com/industries/energy-environmental/
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