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Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP

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SGR’s Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation and ERISA Litigation Practice has the depth, experience and vision to assist clients with all their needs relating to benefits, compensation and other rewards for their entire workforces.

The practice group routinely provides legal assistance to a wide range of clients, including Fortune 50, 100 and 500 and other public companies; private companies; multi-national companies; hospitals, churches, universities and other tax-exempt entities; compensation and fiduciary committees, and boards of trustees of multiemployer plans. Our clients reflect a diverse mix of industries.

The attorneys in the Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation, and ERISA Litigation Practice assist their clients in every aspect of employee benefits and executive compensation, including day-to-day consulting via telephone and e-mail; designing benefit plans and policies and drafting plan documents; assisting with all aspects of plan operations and corrections; providing training to fiduciary committees and benefit teams; performing vendor searches; and helping clients resolve conflicts through negotiations, claims procedures and litigation.

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Georgia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Smith, Gambrell & Russell houses a broad practice handling all aspects of employee benefit and executive compensation. The firm assists clients with plan design and operation, in addition to matters such as ERISA litigation. Its client base includes tax-exempt entities and multinational corporations.
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Strengths

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  • They are extremely quick to respond. They understand the time sensitive nature of our requests.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

  • The firm has a keen understanding of all aspects of ERISA, DOL and IRS guidelines.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

  • The team is always very responsive and meets commitments.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

  • The attorneys at SGR provide exceptional service, reply with detailed analyses of our inquiries and ensure we have a full understanding of the various regulations impacting our benefit plans.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

  • Smith Gambrell & Russell has proven it can handle complex matters.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Don Mazursky
    Don Mazursky

    Don Mazursky

    Don Mazursky chairs the practice at Smith, Gambrell & Russell. He is a go-to lawyer for issues such as the design of 401(k) plans and executive compensation.

    • There is no one better in this business than Don Mazursky. He is able to provide quick detailed advice to us on an ad hoc basis. His knowledge base is vast.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
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  • Randall Constantine
    Randall Constantine

    Randall Constantine

    Randall Constantine is highly regarded for his work on various benefits and leave-related issues for publicly and non-publicly traded companies. He frequently assists with benefit negotiations, as well as the evaluation and implementation of plans.

    • Randall has years of experience and his ability to quickly problem solve issues is incredible. Randall provides no-nonsense advice, and rarely has to research topics to provide answers.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
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  • Teri King
    Teri King

    Teri King

    Teri King is noted for her proficiency in benefits-related compliance matters. She regularly assists with the design, administration and operation of retirement and welfare plans.

    • Teri's detailed responses allow us to both learn the ins-and-outs of the laws and also gives us confidence that we have all the information we need in order to make an educated decision.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

    • Teri is extremely knowledgeable and always available to help. We rely heavily on her as a trusted resource.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

    • She provides a safety net for us to keep us compliant and doing all the right things.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
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Ranked Individuals at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (3)

Georgia

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    Don Mazursky

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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    Randall Constantine

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