When the founders of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP began practicing law in 1893, they did so with a commitment to excellence which has since become its heritage.  Our firm is an aggressive, innovative group of professionals who thrive on guiding our clients to their goals in the competitive challenges of today's marketplace.  With more than 185 attorneys, the firm offers an unusually comprehensive and diverse range of commercial and business-oriented services. 

SGR is not the largest law firm in Atlanta nor is it our goal to be.  We strive, however, to be the best.  We differentiate our attorneys and their skills by providing our clients with outstanding service, expertise, responsiveness and creativity.  This commitment forms the basis of our philosophy  -- "Trust The Leader."  Our team approach of practicing law provides our clients with the guidance and support that is essential in today's fast-paced business environment.  We commit to provide our clients with highly responsive attorneys who utilize their time efficiently and effectively to solve our clients’ business needs, often under time-critical schedules and demands.

In 2005 our firm celebrates 112 years of serving clients.  We are proud of our heritage and reputation in the legal community.  Our goal, however, is to expand on our history as it continues into the 21^st century and to continue providing our clients with the highest quality legal counsel. Expertise, professionalism and responsiveness. These are the defining qualities of our firm, Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. 

Smith, Gambrell & Russell attorneys are experts in their respective areas of practice.  We have extensive experience in a number of legal specialties including: 


Air Transport Industry Group,   Antitrust and Trade Regulation,   Appellate Practice,   Arbitration, Bankruptcy/Creditors Rights,   Biotechnology/Life Sciences,  Bond Practice,   Chemical Engineering,   Chemistry, Construction Law & Litigation,   Corporate Compliance,   Corporate Law,    Distressed Debt,    Employment & Labor Practice,   Energy Law, Law,   Environmental/Natural Resources Law,   Estate Planning and Wealth Protection,   Executive Compensation and ERISA/Employee Benefits,    Financial Institutions,   Financing & Commercial Transactions,   Franchising and Distribution Law,   Government Contracts,   Health Care, Immigration/Naturalization,   Insurance Practice,   Intellectual Property,   Intellectual Property Licensing, International Franchise,   International Law,    International Trade,   Litigation,   Mediation,   Medical Malpractice Defense,   Mergers & Acquisitions,   Non-Profit/Charitable Organizations,   Product Liability Defense,   Real Estate, Representation of Brokers in Securities Disputes,   Securities,   Securities Enforcement,   Security Litigation,   Senior Living and Long Term Care Industry,    State and Local Tax,   Strategic Alliances and Joint Venture,   Tax, Technology,   Telecommunications,   Timber,   Transportation,   Trial Law,   Venture Capital,   White Collar Crime and Zoning,   Planning and Land Use.  For detailed information about SGR’s  practice areas, visit www.sgrlaw.com and click on areas of practice.