
Construction
USA Guide 2026 : Georgia
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SGR’s Construction Practice is well-known in the industry for its extensive and deep knowledge of construction law and issues.
Several of the practice’s attorneys have engineering degrees and construction industry experience. The Construction Practice’s unique insight to the industry results in superior representation at a lower cost during contract negotiations and dispute resolutions because our attorneys can quickly understand complex problems and propose common sense solutions that take into account the differing perspectives of the project participants.
The Construction Practice is highly regarded for its skill in drafting and negotiating form contracts and project specific contracts, including design, construction, design-build, EPC, construction management, subcontractor, service, operating and maintenance, public-private partnerships, and purchase agreements. The firm is also a “go to” practice for construction compliance counseling.
The Construction Practice is also highly regarded for its extensive experience representing clients in litigation, arbitration, and mediation, handling claims that include differing site conditions, defects, defaults, delays, productivity, acceleration, express and constructive change, liens, bonds, insurance, payment, completion, terminations, and bid protests.
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Work Highlights
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Smith Gambrell assisted APEG international with the drafting and negotiating of the design and construction contracts for a new production facility.
Strengths
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The firm thinks through all the possible outcomes when working with clients on complex issues.
Construction respondentUSAThe firm is always available no matter the time of day.
Construction respondentUSASmith, Gambrell & Russell has a deep bench of lawyers with varied experience and expertise in a variety of industry matters.
Construction respondentUSAThe firm has so many different subject matter experts.
Construction respondentUSAThe firm is very good at being proactive.
Construction respondentUSA
Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Darren G. Rowles
Darren Rowles regularly acts for contractors and subcontractors on both contentious and noncontentious construction matters. He has particular expertise advising clients in the energy industry on projects.
Darren is very detail-oriented.
Construction respondentUSADarren provides great, timely support and is always available.
Construction respondentUSA
Band 2 
Band 2 
Gregory Smith
Gregory Smith has extensive experience in construction, contract and government procurement matters advising clients on contact formation as well as dispute resolution proceedings. Greg is very responsive, knowledgeable and willing to go above and beyond to get the job done.
Construction respondentUSAGreg listens to his client's concerns and helps them navigate complex issues in a timely, well-thought-out manner.
Construction respondentUSAGreg is focused on building and maintaining a solid relationship.
Construction respondentUSA
Band 3 
Band 3 
Peter M Crofton
Peter Crofton advises clients on the complete array of construction project-related matters including construction contracts, project advice and dispute resolution. Peter is a fine attorney and great litigator.
Construction respondentUSAPeter provides prompt and attentive counsel. He has very deep industry knowledge.
Construction respondentUSA
Band 3 
Band 3 
Scott D Cahalan
Scott Cahalan handles complex construction disputes, as well as assisting clients with contract review. Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Tawny Mack
Tawny Mack has a strong reputation for advising clients on construction matters. She has expertise in drafting and negotiating contracts.
Tawny is wise beyond her years.
Construction respondentUSATawny is phenomenal; she is incredible at de-escalating.
Construction respondentUSA
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Darren G. Rowles
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Gregory Smith
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Scott D Cahalan
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Peter M Crofton
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Tawny Mack
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