LAWYER PROFILE

Andrew Fawbush

USA 2026

Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

Florida

7 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Andy Fawbush is Co-Chair of SGR’s Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Practice with more than 45 years' experience in employee benefits, executive compensation and ERISA. He focuses on treatment of executive compensation and employee benefits matters in M&A transactions, designing and implementing equity-based, employment, separation, deferred compensation, change in control and similar compensation arrangements with respect to executive officers and directors, boards of directors, compensation and employee benefit committees, and fiduciaries on fiduciary duties and governance matters, designing, terminating and providing compliance guidance on employee pension and welfare plans.

Andy has been recognized by Supreme Court of Florida and Jacksonville Legal Aid for pro bono work. He has served on boards of Riverside YMCA, Jacksonville Urban League and Southside United Methodist Church.

Career

Florida Super Lawyers - Employee Benefits/ERISA.

New York Super Lawyers - Employee Benefits/ERISA.

The Best Lawyers in America© - Employee Benefits.

Top Lawyers in Jacksonville - Employee Benefits.

International Bar Association - Top Employee Benefits Lawyers.

Inaugural S. Austin Peele Distinguished Trustee Award (2012).

Professional Memberships

University of Florida Athletic Association Board of Directors, President (2011-2015)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Florida

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Andrew Fawbush maintains a strong executive compensation and employee benefits practice, complemented by notable strength in ERISA matters. His practice includes advising on issues arising from M&A, as well as providing compliance counsel and handling plan design.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Andrew has vast levels of experience and an ability to practically resolve contentious legal issues.
Employee Benefits & Executive CompensationChambers Guide to the USA
Andrew is a walking encyclopaedia and is very well-versed on retirement plans.
Employee Benefits & Executive CompensationChambers Guide to the USA

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