ATLANTA (June 25, 2025) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is pleased to announce that the Firm’s Insurance/Reinsurance Group has again been awarded a Nationwide ranking in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category.
The prestigious legal guide, published annually by London–based Chambers & Partners, identifies leading lawyers and law firm practices based on interviews conducted by Chambers researchers with thousands of attorneys and their clients. The guide is widely regarded as one of the most respected legal directories in the industry.
Chambers feedback from clients includes: “Smith, Gambrell & Russell has a good depth to their bench.” “The firm can work well between states well and has the capacity to handle any cross-border matter. It specializes in this space and has strong knowledge and expertise in this niche.” “The firm provides excellent client service. It’s responsive and cognizant of what matters to us in solving a dispute.” “The majority of the work is complex and high-value and they are extremely good at this. They have specialists for everything and are very well connected, with strong market knowledge.” “They are great communicators and have demonstrated the ability to comprehend very esoteric issues. The team is well rounded in many disciplines and function as one team in support of each other.” “They have specialists for everything and are very well connected, with strong market knowledge.”
In addition, the group received jurisdiction-specific recognition in Illinois (Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Reinsurance category) and New York (Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category).
Notably, this year’s rankings mark the first time that Katheleen A. Ehrhart and Peter B. Steffen have earned individual rankings in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Reinsurance category in Illinois, earning Band 3 recognition. Their inclusion further highlights the strength and growth of the group.
Six members of the group were recognized with individual rankings in their respective jurisdictions:
- James J. Boland – Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Reinsurance – Illinois – Band 3
- Katheleen A. Ehrhart – Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Reinsurance – Illinois – Band 3
- Peter B. Steffen – Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Reinsurance – Illinois – Band 3
- Thomas F. Bush – Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Reinsurance – Illinois – Band 3
- Sean T. Keely – Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Reinsurance – Nationwide – Band 2; Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer – New York – Band 2
- Joseph T. McCullough – Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Reinsurance – Nationwide – Band 2; Illinois – Band 1
As disputes affecting the insurance and reinsurance industry become increasingly complex, the legal skills and industry knowledge required to serve clients effectively are more important than ever. Our team is not only deeply versed in the intricacies of reinsurance customs and practices but also understands the critical commercial relationships that drive the industry.
Smith Gambrell’s Insurance/Reinsurance Group has successfully represented a broad spectrum of participants in the industry at nearly every level. Whether our clients are insurers, reinsurers, agents, or brokers, and regardless of whether the matter is transactional, regulatory, or litigation-based, our attorneys bring a wealth of experience and a commercial, results-oriented approach.
To learn more about the group, please visit: https://www.sgrlaw.com/industries/insurance-and-reinsurance/.
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is a full-service, international law firm that advises regional, national and global businesses on a wide range of legal matters. The Firm’s nearly 350 attorneys provide legal counsel in more than 50 specialized practice areas, including corporate transactions, litigation, intellectual property, aviation, banking, art law, real estate, insurance/reinsurance, construction, employment law, international, and employee benefits and executive compensation. Founded in 1893, Smith Gambrell has 14 domestic and international offices, including Atlanta; Austin; Charlotte; Chicago; Jacksonville; London; Los Angeles; Miami; Milan; Munich; New York; Southampton; Tampa; and Washington, D.C.