Theodore I. Blum, Business Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
Over 34 years of legal practice · focused on Business and M&A · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Atlanta Managing Shareholder; Co-Chair, Atlanta Corporate & Securities PracticeatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Atlanta, GA
Practicing business in Atlanta since 1992.
- 34+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Theodore I. Blum is an atlanta managing shareholder; co-chair, atlanta corporate & securities practice based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Business and M&A. Theodore has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Atlanta, GA
- Experience
- over 34 years
- Known for
- Business · M&A
- Handles Business and M&A matters from Atlanta, GA.
- Over 34 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Theodore I. Blum: Theodore I. Blum is an atlanta managing shareholder; co-chair, atlanta corporate & securities practice based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Business and M&A. Theodore has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Theodore I. Blum
Theodore concentrates on business and m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case Theodore handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Theodore takes business matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Theodore agrees to represent you.
M&A cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Theodore takes m&a matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Theodore agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Theodore I. Blum — Over 34 years of Georgia business experience
Theodore I. Blum is an atlanta managing shareholder; co-chair, atlanta corporate & securities practice based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Business and M&A. Theodore has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
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
Working with Theodore on a business matter
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…
Clients Theodore works with
Theodore reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and m&a matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Theodore I. Blum's legal education and bar admissions
Northwestern University School of Law
J.D. · 1992
University of Michigan
A.B. · 1988
Jurisdictions
Theodore's state bar admissions
Georgia
1992 · ACTIVE
Theodore studied at J.D. in Northwestern University School of Law and A.B. in University of Michigan.
Law school and academic background
Theodore completed J.D. in Northwestern University School of Law and A.B. in University of Michigan. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Theodore runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Theodore I. Blum
Theodore has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Theodore I. Blum's office in Atlanta
Theodore's primary office is at Terminus 200, Terminus 200, 3333 Piedmont Road NE, Suite 2500, Atlanta, GA, 30305. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Terminus 200, Terminus 200, 3333 Piedmont Road NE, Suite 2500
Atlanta, GA 30305
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Client reviews of Theodore I. Blum — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire Theodore I. Blum — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Theodore usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Theodore charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Theodore's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Theodore will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Theodore
Theodore discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Theodore confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Theodore's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Theodore I. Blum
How much does it cost to hire Theodore for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Theodore walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Theodore offer a free consultation?
Theodore charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Theodore's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Theodore's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Georgia typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Theodore gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Theodore take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?
Theodore is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Theodore will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Theodore?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Theodore will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Theodore accepting new business clients right now?
Theodore's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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