Atty. Theodore I. Blum
Ted Blum serves as Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Atlanta office and Chair of the firm’s Atlanta Corporate Practice. In this role, he provides strategic leadership for one of the firm’s largest and most dynamic offices, guiding its growth initiatives, strengthening key client relationships, and advancing the office’s market position across industries.
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Theodore I. Blum is an Atlanta Managing Shareholder; Co-Chair, Atlanta Corporate & Securities Practice based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1992). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and University of Michigan (A.B., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ted Blum serves as Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Atlanta office and Chair of the firm’s Atlanta Corporate Practice
- In this role, he provides strategic leadership for one of the firm’s largest and most dynamic offices, guiding its growth initiatives, strengthening key client relationships, and advancing the office’s market position across industries
- He leads and advises a team with the strategic business, legal, and market experience needed to manage and close complex transactions while also providing counsel on day-to-day corporate operations
- Ted concentrates his practice in corporate and business law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and corporate finance
- He represents corporations, investment firms, boards of directors, executives, and entrepreneurs in the structuring and negotiation of complex, multimillion-dollar mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures of public and privately held companies
- His experience includes leveraged buyouts, tax-free reorganizations, stock redemptions, and acquisitions of financially troubled or insolvent companies
- He also works closely with growth companies raising equity or debt capital in private placements and other transactions exempt from federal and state securities registration requirements
- These matters include structuring and negotiating the rights, privileges, and preferences of common and preferred equity, convertible debt, warrants, and other financing arrangements, as well as advising on investor protections, governance rights, and capital structure strategy
- In addition, Ted represents companies in joint ventures, partnership and strategic arrangements, licensing and development agreements, distribution and supply agreements, shareholder agreements, employment and consulting agreements, and other key commercial relationships
- Known for his clarity, steady counsel, and relationship-driven approach, Ted regularly advises boards of directors and executive leadership teams on corporate governance, strategic growth initiatives, and risk management decisions that shape long-term enterprise value
- His leadership reflects a combination of technical corporate acumen, business judgment, and institutional perspective that supports clients through both transformative transactions and ongoing operational strategy
- Concentrations •Corporate and business law •Mergers and acquisitions •Private equity •Corporate finance Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law, 2007-2026 •Listed, GaBiz, 'Top Lawyers,' 2024 •Listed, Atlanta Magazine, 'Atlanta 500,' Professionals - Law, 2020-2023 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Georgia Super Lawyers, 2006-2026 •'Top 100 Lawyers in Georgia,' 2012 •'Rising Stars,' 2006 •Finalist, Southeastern Legal Awards, 'Managing Partner of the Year,' 2024 •Selected, Daily Report, 'Georgia Legal Awards - Distinguished Leaders,' 2022 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2007-2025 •Recipient, Wellspring Living Hope Award, 2021 •Listed, Acritas Stars Independently Rated Lawyers, “Star Lawyers,” 2019-2021 •Recipient, Rotary Club of Atlanta, 2019 and 2021 •'Service Above Self' Award, 2021 •'Ivan Allen Club Service' Award, 2019 •Recognized, Atlanta Business Chronicle, 2005, 2020 •Leaders in Corporate Citizenship, 'Executive Champion,' 2020 •'Top 40 Under 40,' 2005 •Listed, Georgia Trend magazine, 'Legal Elite,' 2008-2013 and 2015-2017 •Team Member, Corporate Board Member magazine and FTI Consulting Inc., one of 'America’s Best Corporate Law Firms,' 13th Annual Legal Industry Study, 2013 •Recipient, 'Abe Schwartz Young Leadership' award, 2005 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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