David G. Thunhorst
About David G. Thunhorst
David G. Thunhorst is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. David G. Thunhorst is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Corporate Governance Law
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
Current Firm: Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP
Education: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., graduated 1990
Location: Atlanta, GA
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