Ms. Allen also previously served as a Summer Intern at Freeborn, where she worked with the Litigation Practice Group on projects involving trademark litigation, non-solicit and non-compete agreements, and other commercial litigation matters. Ms. Allen received her B.A. from the University of Texas (Dean’s Honors List, magna cum laude), and her J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School. In law school, she served as the Associate Editor of the Journal of Race and Law, the Programming Chair of the Women Law Student Association, and a Student Attorney for the Environmental Law and Sustainability Clinic and the Civil-Criminal Litigation Clinic.
Amanda Attenasio provides transactional real estate services, including representation of purchasers and sellers in residential and commercial real estate matters from contract to closing. Mrs. Attenasio is well versed in due diligence review and has successfully facilitated countless closings. Mrs. Attenasio is knowledgeable and equipped to handle the elements associated with these transactions, including financing, mezzanine financing, and title clearance matters. Mrs. Attenasio also assists with leasing of commercial and residential properties, as well as refinancing and loan modifications Mrs. Attenasio also handles the representation of condominiums and cooperative housing corporations as both transfer agent and general counsel. Mrs. Attenasio… Read more
Mr. Botwinick is experienced in transactional real estate including representing purchasers and sellers in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate matters. Mr. Botwinick is also experienced in commercial leasing and refinancing of residential and commercial properties. In addition, Mr. Botwinick has extensive litigation experience in the fields of general liability, premises liability, construction liability, and professional liability, specifically, claims against attorneys, architects, accountants, appraisers, real estate agents and brokers, title companies, real estate managers, insurance agents and brokers, and directors and officers. He has wide-ranging experience in all aspects of litigation including motion practice, research, court conferences, oral… Read more
Ms. Carlisle is located in the Firm’s Jacksonville office and has experience researching relevant issues in constitutional law, labor and employment law, landlord-tenant disputes, insurance law, real estate transactions, and commercial claims. Ms. Carlisle previously worked as a Summer Associate for the Firm and as a Summer Clerk at the University of North Florida Office of the General Counsel. Ms. Carlisle earned her J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where she was a member of the John Marshall Bar Association, a Legal Writing Teaching Assistant, served as the Director of Communications of the Entertainment and Sports… Read more
Ms. Crain represents domestic and international clients in a variety of corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions and capital raising. Ms. Crain has represented both financial and strategic buyers and sellers across a variety of industries including manufacturing, construction, retail sales, and technology. In connection with her M&A practice, Ms. Crain has extensive experience assisting clients with Hart-Scott-Rodino filings and related transactional antitrust issues. Additionally, Ms. Crain’s practice includes advising clients on cybersecurity, data privacy, and technology issues. Ms. Crain also advises clients on corporate governance matters and assists clients with the negotiation of various commercial contracts from software licenses… Read more
Cassie Daum is an Associate in the Litigation Practice Group at Smith Gambrell Russell LLP in Jacksonville, Florida. Ms. Daum’s practice focuses on general and complex commercial litigation, including contract and insurance disputes, employment and non-compete disputes, and real property litigation. Ms. Daum received her B.A. in Political Science from the University of Florida with a major in 2013. She earned her J.D. degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2017. During law school, Ms. Daum was the Executive Communications Editor of the Florida Law Review, an intern at the United States Attorney’s Office for the… Read more
As a member of the Atlanta Corporate Practice, Mr. Delashmit represents domestic and international clients in a wide variety of corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions and general corporate representation. Before joining Smith, Gambrell & Russell as an Associate, Mr. Delashmit served as a Summer Associate with the Firm. Mr. Delashmit earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law. Mr. Delashmit served as a Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Intellectual Property Law. During law school, he served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Walter W. Davis and the Honorable… Read more
Mr. Diehl currently focuses his practice on land use and zoning, development, and real estate issues. Mr. Diehl has represented a variety of public, private, and quasi-governmental parties in zoning/entitlement, finance, and construction issues, having provided advice and litigated cases involving numerous titles to land, condemnations, UDO challenges, economic development strategies, and other development related issues. Additionally, he has drafted and negotiated development agreements, ordinance revisions, construction financing instruments, and other documents related to real estate development projects. Mr. Diehl earned his J.D. from Georgia State University College of Law where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He also holds a… Read more
Mr. Duffy represents domestic and international clients in a wide variety of corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, private equity and venture capital financing and general corporate representation. Mr. Duffy earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.), cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law, where he served on the Georgia Law Review as a Managing Board Symposium Editor and a Member of the Editorial Board. While in law school, he worked as a Legal Research Teaching Assistant for Professor Amy Taylor. He also earned his Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Finance, magna cum laude,… Read more
