George Smith is joining the team at global law firm Greenberg Traurig as a Shareholder in the Tallahassee office.
Smith brings more than two decades of experience in complex municipal finance issues in the Sunshine State, as well as a deep bench of legislative policy expertise in public finance.
Over his career, he has advised state and local governments on public-private partnerships, statutory changes shaping how infrastructure projects are funded across the state and bond financing — his résumé includes work on some of Florida’s largest bond transactions, including as disclosure capital on a $3.5 billion bond that remains the largest fixed-rate municipal bond transaction in Florida history.
He has also represented entities such as Citizens Property Insurance Corp. and the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund on multiple bond issuances. In total, he has been involved in more than 600 municipal bond transactions, totaling more than $36 billion.
“George’s arrival marks an exciting chapter for our Tallahassee office as we continue to expand our capabilities across key practice areas,” said David C. Ashburn, the Managing Partner at GT Law’s Tallahassee office.
“George’s distinguished record advising on some of Florida’s most significant municipal finance transactions, as well as his leadership in shaping the state’s legislative framework, will be invaluable to our clients here in Florida and throughout the country. His local roots and commitment to the community are also perfectly aligned with our office’s dedication to serving the region.”
Greenberg Traurig Public Finance & Infrastructure Practice Co-Chairs Franklin D.R. Jones Jr. and Ben McGuire added, “George’s addition marks another milestone in the ongoing, strategic growth of our Public Finance & Infrastructure Practice and underscores our dedication to delivering exceptional service to clients in key markets. George consistently provides hands-on guidance to clients throughout every stage of a transaction. This approach helps build the strong, trusted relationships that are central to our practice.”
The Florida State law grad joins a Tallahassee office that has added several high-profile Shareholders in recent months, including former PSC Commissioner Andrew Fay, who came aboard last week.
