About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP

Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is an international full-service business law firm founded in 1893 and recognized for delivering strategic, industry-driven counsel. Known for deep corporate expertise and global reach, the firm serves corporations and corporate counsel across the United States and key international markets. With more than 130 years of experience, the firm combines tradition with innovation, earning recognition from Chambers USA, U.S. News & World Report, and other leading legal authorities.

Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is known for its strength across more than 50 specialized practice areas spanning major corporate disciplines. Core capabilities include corporate and mergers and acquisitions, litigation, labor and employment, intellectual property, bankruptcy, tax, real estate, construction, cybersecurity and data privacy, private wealth services, and global transport. Personalized legal solutions, thorough preparation, and strategic collaboration ensure efficient management of complex transactions, regulatory matters, and high-stakes disputes across jurisdictions.

Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP maintains significant industry depth in aviation, construction, energy and environmental, entertainment and sports, financial services, health care and life sciences, hospitality, insurance and reinsurance, manufacturing, real estate, and technology. Multidisciplinary teams draw from extensive cross-border experience through TerraLex membership, connecting clients to trusted firms in over 100 countries. This global platform enhances the firm’s ability to manage sophisticated international transactions and regulatory challenges.

Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP drives successful outcomes through meticulous preparation, responsive service, and deep subject-matter expertise. A culture rooted in collaboration, belonging, and professional excellence strengthens the firm’s ability to deliver consistent, high-level representation. Industry recognitions, partnership growth, and leadership appointments reflect sustained performance and market confidence. By aligning legal strategy with business objectives, the firm continues to provide cost-effective, expert counsel across evolving markets and industries.

Practice Areas

Business
  • Art
  • Banking / Financial Institutions
  • Bankruptcy, Financial Restructuring, and Creditors Rights
  • Bond and Public Finance Practice
  • Commercial Lending
  • Consumer Products
  • Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Law
  • Distressed Debt
  • Financing and Commercial Transactions
  • Food and Beverage
  • Franchise and Distribution Law
  • Global Immigration & Mobility
  • Global Transport Practice
  • Insurance and Reinsurance
  • Insurance Coverage Litigation
  • Investment Management and Investment Advisory
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Non-Profit Organizations and Trade Associations
  • Private Equity and Venture Capital
  • Securities
  • Strategic Alliances and Joint Ventures
  • Structured Finance
  • Sustainability
  • Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
  • Global Supply Chains and Onshoring Manufacturing
  • Global Transport
  • SGR Labs
  • Tax
  • Technology
  • Transportation
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Aviation Litigation
  • Construction Dispute Resolution
  • Advertising Litigation
  • Antitrust and Trade Regulation
  • Appellate Practice
  • Arbitration
  • Bankruptcy, Financial Restructuring, and Creditors Rights
  • Class Action Litigation
  • Construction Dispute Resolution
  • Consumer Products
  • Consumer Litigation Defense
  • Distressed Debt
  • Environmental / Natural Resources Law
  • Food and Beverage
  • Governmental Affairs
  • Insurance and Reinsurance
  • Insurance Coverage Litigation
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • International Arbitration & Cross-Border Disputes
  • Labor and Employment Practice
  • Lawyers’ Professional Liability
  • Litigation / Trial Practice
  • Mediation
  • Products Liability Defense
  • Securities Enforcement
  • Securities Litigation
  • Special Assets
  • Tax Law
  • Trust & Estate Litigation and Family Business Disputes
  • White Collar, Government & Internal Investigations
Government and Regulatory Law
  • Lobbying and Corporate Representation
  • Regulatory Compliance Law Guidance
  • Campaign Finance and Ethics Restrictions
  • State and Local Tax
  • Procurement Advocacy
  • Government Procurement
Immigration
  • EB-5 Immigrant Investment
  • Global Immigration & Mobility
Bankruptcy
  • Banking / Financial Institutions
  • Bankruptcy, Financial Restructuring, and Creditors Rights
  • Distressed Debt
  • Special Assets
Real Estate
  • Environmental / Natural Resources Law
  • Hospitality Services Group
  • Real Estate Law
  • Real Estate Leasing
  • Sustainability
  • Timber Law
  • Construction Contract Drafting
  • Construction for Manufacturing
  • Construction for Residential
  • Construction Project Counseling
  • Global Supply Chains and Onshoring
  • Government Procurement
  • Cooperative and Condominium
  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use
Labor and Employment
  • Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation and ERISA Litigation
  • Global Immigration & Mobility
  • Labor and Employment Practice
  • Worker Safety and OSHA
Intellectual Property
  • Advertising
  • Biotechnology / Life Sciences
  • Copyright Law
  • Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Intellectual Property Remedies
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Internet Law
  • Patent Law
  • Patent Prosecution
  • Post-Grant Proceedings
  • Trade Secrets
  • Trademark Law
  • Entertainment, Arts & Sports
Environmental
  • Energy Law
  • Environmental / Natural Resources Law
  • Sustainability
  • Worker Safety and OSHA
Private Wealth Services | Trusts & Estates
  • Estate and Lifetime Gift Planning
  • Planning for Non-U.S. Persons
  • Family Business and Governance Planning
  • Generation-Skipping Planning
  • Specials Needs Trusts Planning for Persons with Disabilities
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Trust & Estate Litigation and Family Business Disputes

Fees

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Office locations for Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP

Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP - New York

1301 6th Ave 15th Floor, New York, NY 10019

Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP - Atlanta

1105 W Peachtree St NE #1000, Atlanta, GA 30309

Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP - Jacksonville

50 N Laura St # 2600, Jacksonville, FL 32202

Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP - Los Angeles

#1700, Citigroup center, 444 Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP - Tampa

201 N Franklin St #3550, Tampa, FL 33602