George Vincent's understanding of business and the drivers behind growth and profitability, combined with a background of political party leadership have, for nearly three decades, made him an invaluable resource to his clients. Widely respected as a corporate attorney, clients see George as a fair-minded, success-oriented and accessible business connector. George counsels businesses with regard to strategic growth, through acquisitions, mergers and funding, and regulatory oversight, whether by state and local authorities or nationally by agencies such as the SEC or FTC. In Cincinnati, he is known for assisting Robert Castellini and his ownership group in purchasing controlling ownership of the Cincinnati Reds, one of Major League Baseball's most storied franchises. Other notable clients include The Procter & Gamble Company, Ashland Oil Company and Lam Research Corporation. As Managing Partner, George has driven Dinsmore's significant expansion in recent years and continues to lead the firm's strategic efforts. He also serves as Chairman of the firm's Board of Directors and Finance Committee as well as numerous area business and community organizations. Memberships & Affiliations · Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, 2011 Chair, President of Board of Trustees; Executive Committee member, Former Chairman of Audit Committee, Former Vice Chair for Administration · The Christ Hospital, Member and Secretary of the Board of Trustees · Cincinnati Art Museum, Board of Trustees Chairman, Executive Committee member, former Board of Trustees President · Queen City Club, President, Board of Trustees · Cincinnati Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Committee member (former Chairperson), Corporate and Securities Law Committee member (former Chairperson) · Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority, Former Member, Chairperson and Vice Chairperson · Cincinnati Museum Center, General Counsel, Former Member, Former Chairperson of Board of Trustees · Commonwealth Club, Member · Commercial Club, Member · Elizabeth Gamble Deaconess Home Association, Member and Secretary of the Board of Trustees · Hamilton County Board of Elections, former Member and Chairperson · Hamilton County Tax Levy Review Committee, Former Member and Chairperson · Hamilton County Republican Party, Former Chairman, Former Executive Committee Chairperson, Former Nominating Committee Chairperson · Hamilton County Public Defender Commission, former Member · University of Michigan, Political Science Department Board of Advisors · University of Michigan Law School, Office of Development and Alumni Relations Committee Distinctions · Named "Lawyer of the Year" in Cincinnati for corporate Governance Law by The Best Lawyers in America®, 2012 · Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell · The Best Lawyers in America® · BTI Client Service All-Star Team for Law Firms (2007) · Chambers USA® Guide to America's Leading Business Lawyers, One of Ohio's top Corporate/M&A attorneys in 2007 -2011, Leading Business Lawyer · Law & Politics - Ohio Super Lawyers®, One of Ohio's Top 100 attorneys in 2004 and 2007 · The Legal 500 United States, Volume I Corporate and Finance (Mergers & Acquisitions) · Cincy Magazine, Cincy Leading Lawyer Experience Sale of High-end Printing Company to Consolidated Graphics, Inc.
The Hennegan Company
Represented The Hennegan Company in the sale of its business to one of North America's leading general commercial printing companies. Sale of DuBois Chemicals Inc.
Chemed Corporation
Assisted Chemed Corporation in the sale of its DuBois Chemicals Inc. subsidiary to the Molson Companies of Canada. Sale of Commercial Printer
Johnson & Hardin
Represented Cincinnati, Ohio-based Johnson & Hardin in the sale of its business to World Color Press, Inc. Sundor Group Inc. Acquisition
Procter & Gamble
Assisted Procter & Gamble in their acquisition of the nation's sixth-largest fruit drink manufacturer. Sale of Specialty Publisher
F&W Publications, Inc.
Assisted our client, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based publisher of special interest magazines and books, in the sale of majority interest in their company to Citicorp Venture Capital. Sale of National Third-party Administrator
United Medical Resources
Represented our client, United Medical Resources, in its acquisition by UnitedHealthcare. Sale of Air Pollution Control Company
Kirk & Blum Manufacturing Company
Sale of six facilities in an all-cash transaction to North America's largest air pollution control corporation. Merger with McDonald Securities
Gradison & Company Incorporated
Handled the $25MM cash and common stock merger of Gradison & Company Incorporated with McDonald Securities. Acquisition of Silicon Growing and Fabrication Assets
Lam Research Corporation
Assisted our client, Lam Research Corporation, in its acquisition of the silicon growing and fabrication assets of Bullen Ultrasonics for approximately $175 million in cash. Acquisition of Global Space & Defense Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Served as Ohio counsel to Northrop Grumman in its $7.8 billion acquisition of TRW Inc. Purchase of Cincinnati Reds Baseball Team
Robert Castellini
Assisted an ownership group led by Robert Castellini in their successful bid to purchase controlling interest in Major League Baseball's Cincinnati Reds. Privacy Litigation
Ohio Secretary of State
Defense of past Ohio Secretary of State in class action suit alleging violation of rights to privacy, personal security and due process. Operating Assets Acquisition
EnovaPremier, LLC
Assisted in the acquisition of operating assets from T&WA, Inc., a provider of subassemblies in the automotive industry. |