George Smith is a partner in the firm’s Huntsville office. His practice focuses on formation, financing and ongoing representation of emerging and established businesses for a broad range of businesses, including government contracting, manufacturing, health care and technology companies. George regularly assists start-up companies and their founders with issues such as the legal structure, venture funding, incentive compensation for key employees, use of equity compensation and various contractual obligations and formation issues. He also helps many government contractors with joint ventures, teaming agreements, strategic alliances and other government contracting issues. Furthermore, George counsels clients regarding mergers and acquisitions, tax issues, equity and debt financing, estate planning, health care and other related issues.