Savannah Welch

Specialties & Capabilities

• Standard Residential Closings

Languages Spoken

English

Smith Gambrell & Russell LLP is a full-service, international law firm with a rich history dating back to 1893. With over 400 professionals, the firm advises regional, national, and global businesses on a wide array of legal matters. SGR is recognized for its extensive expertise across more than 50 specialized practice areas, demonstrating a deep bench of talent and comprehensive legal capabilities.

The firm has a significant international footprint, operating from 15 domestic and international offices located in key cities such as Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Houston, Jacksonville, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Milan, Munich, New York, Southampton, Tampa, and Washington, D.C. This broad geographic reach allows SGR to serve a diverse client base, from billion-dollar corporations to solo inventors, across various technologies and geographies, including Australia, Taiwan, Israel, and throughout Western Europe.

SGR's commitment to excellence is consistently recognized by prestigious legal guides. For instance, in 2026, 19 of its practice areas and 47 attorneys were recognized by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Clients consistently praise the firm for its exceptional work, high-quality legal guidance, and strategic counsel, noting that "The firm’s work is exceptional; they provide high-quality legal guidance. The lawyers are smart and reliable, and provide exceptional client care and customer service." The firm also significantly expanded its Intellectual Property practice with a group of 14 attorneys, bringing its IP department headcount to over 50 professionals, offering a full range of IP services including patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret protection, and high-stakes IP litigation. Other notable practice areas include corporate transactions, litigation, aviation, banking, real estate, insurance/reinsurance, construction, employment law, international law, and employee benefits and executive compensation. SGR is dedicated to providing robust, data-driven insights and superior client service, making it a trusted partner for complex legal challenges.