No two clients are exactly alike and neither are their legal issues. Circumstances differ. Goals vary. And there may well be more than one way to achieve the desired outcome.
At Bainbridge, Mims, Rogers & Smith, we know that there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all solution. Our attorneys approach each client and case with a fresh, open-minded point of view. They are solid business thinkers who can see a case from their client’s perspective, whether that client is an individual, small business, or large corporation. Thanks to their knowledge and experience, the answers can sometimes be quite straightforward. But in those cases with numerous twists and turns, you can rest assured that every option will be explored in order to arrive at the optimum solution.
In all cases, the attorneys of Bainbridge, Mims, Rogers & Smith have earned a reputation for being conscientious in their efforts. Good listeners. Responsive. Attentive. And dedicated to their clients’ goals. That speaks directly to the culture of the firm – and the example set by its founders.

A.H. “Nick” Gaede, Jr.
Partner
- Construction Law
- Government Contracts
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- General Civil and Business Advice

Bruce F. Rogers
Partner
- Business Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Insurance
- Probate, Trust, and Estate Litigation
- Shareholder Litigation
- Mediation
- Arbitration

Alfred F. “Buddy” Smith, Jr.
Partner
- General Civil and Business Litigation
- Environmental Law
- Non-competes and Restrictive Covenants
- Partnership and Shareholder Actions
- Toxic Torts
- Internal Investigations
- Regulatory Affairs
- Class Actions
- Employment

Charles Keith Hamilton
Partner
- Business Litigation
- Employment
- Insurance
- Government Liability
- Appellate Practices
- Products Liability
- Construction

Sela Stroud Blanton
Managing Partner
- General Civil and Business Litigation
- Probate, Estate and Trust Litigation
- Environmental Law
- Toxic Torts
- Class Actions
- Products Liability
- Partnership and Business Dissolution
- Non-competes and Restrictive Covenants
- Insurance and Business Transactions

Betsy Nicholson Terenzi
Associate
- General and Business Litigation
- Probate, Estate and Trust Litigation
- Shareholder and Business Litigation