David R. Smith, with Brannen, Searcy & Smith, LLP, has been named by The Best Lawyers in America as among the best lawyers, in the United States, by peer-review, in the areas of Legal Malpractice Defense, Personal Injury Defense, and Professional Malpractice Defense. This year is the fifth consecutive year Mr. Smith has been named to each list.
David R. Smith, with Brannen, Searcy & Smith, LLP, has been named by Georgia’s Best Lawyers as among the best lawyers in Georgia, and in the United States, by peer-review, in the areas of Legal Malpractice Defense and Personal Injury Defense. This year is the fifth consecutive year Mr. Smith has been named to each list.
The Brannen, Searcy & Smith firm specializes in insurance defense and malpractice, as well as real estate law, trusts and estates. Over half of the attorneys in the firm were recognized for their distinguished work in their field.
Partner Robert C. Hughes, III received an AV Preeminent Lawyer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Martindale-Hubbell’s rating is the result of a peer review and is based upon the confidential opinions of practicing attorneys and members of the judiciary. This is the top rating that Martindale-Hubbell awards to attorneys who have demonstrated the highest level of legal ability and ethical standards.
Joel Gerber has been selected to the 2014 Georgia Rising Stars list (for real estate). Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. This is the fourth consecutive year he has received this honor. Joel’s practice is focused on residential real estate closings, trust and estates, corporate and construction law.