ATLANTA (November 9, 2021) – Smith Gambrell Russell (SGR) is pleased to announce the addition of Partner Patrick R. Tierney to the firm’s Real Estate Law Practice in New York. Mr. Tierney joins SGR from Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. where he practiced real estate law as a member of the Transactional Department.
As a partner in the SGR Real Estate Department, Mr. Tierney helps real estate developers, investors, owners, lenders, and tenants structure, negotiate, and close complex real estate transactions, including joint ventures, development and ground leasing, acquisitions and dispositions, 1031 exchanges, commercial leasing, financing, and other commercial real estate transactions. He has more than 16 years of legal experience across all commercial asset types in New York and throughout the United States.
“We are excited to welcome Patrick to the firm,” said Stephen Forte, SGR’s chairman and managing partner. “His intense focus on client service aligns well with SGR’s client centric philosophy.”
“Patrick has considerable transactional real estate experience,” commented Bill Rogers, partner and head of SGR’s Real Estate Department. “He is a valuable addition to our New York Real Estate Practice.”
Mr. Tierney received a bachelor’s degree, in Management with high distinction, from George Mason University and earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from George Mason University School of Law. He also attended the University of Oxford for their Honors Program.
About Smith Gambrell Russell
SGR is a full service, international law firm that advises regional, national and global businesses on a wide range of legal matters. The firm’s 250 attorneys provide legal counsel in more than 45 specialized practice areas, including corporate transactions, litigation, intellectual property, aviation, banking, real estate, construction, employment law, and employee benefits and executive compensation. Founded in 1893, SGR has offices in Atlanta, Austin, Jacksonville, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Munich, New York, Southampton, and Washington, D.C.