Freeborn & Peters

Smith Gambrell Russell (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 nearly 400 attorneys provide legal counsel in more than 50 specialized practice areas, including corporate transactions, litigation, intellectual property, aviation, banking, real estate, insurance/reinsurance, construction, employment law, international, and employee benefits and executive compensation. Founded in 1893, SGR has 14 domestic and international offices, including Atlanta; Austin; Charlotte; Chicago; Jacksonville, Fla.; London; Los Angeles; Miami; Munich; New York; Southampton; Springfield, Ill.; Tampa, Fla.; and Washington, D.C. The merger with Freeborn & Peters in April 2023 expanded SGR’s capabilities, particularly in litigation, insurance/reinsurance, and bankruptcy practices, while enhancing its geographic presence in Chicago and Tampa.