Chair of Ice Miller’s Litigation team, George Gasper helps his clients resolve disputes with government regulators, competitors, key suppliers and customers that impact how these clients do business. A proven litigator and trial advocate with a passion for winning, George believes litigation is not just a cost of doing business, but also a means to achieve strategic objectives and a competitive advantage. His practice focuses on antitrust law, advertising and other unfair competition issues, as well as securities law and other ownership disputes, brand enforcement and franchise disputes. He also advises on developing government regulations, including those impacting the Internet of Things.

George ably guides clients through government and internal investigations ranging from whistleblower allegations of internal fraud or corporate mismanagement, to unfair competition and deceptive advertising. He has represented clients in investigations pursued by the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission and several state Attorneys General. George also works with publicly and privately held corporations to conduct (and act on) internal investigations, including investigations into potential antitrust, corruption, false claims and fiduciary duty matters.

With a practice that is national in scope, George’s clients include entrepreneurs, privately held and first generation business owners and fast-growth and middle market companies. He also represents Fortune 100 companies with business interests in the region. George has provided strategic legal advice to clients across a multitude of industries ranging from software and emerging technology, to agriculture, retail and entertainment. He also works with clients who provide or incorporate emerging technologies into their businesses such as software and online retailers, manufacturers, health care companies, energy providers and institutions of higher education.

At the core of George’s commitment to providing complete client loyalty and satisfaction is his dedication to cultivating strong relationships of trust. At every turn, George seeks to put his client’s interest and goals first by reading people and situations in order to devise the right solution at the right time. A common sense communicator who is reasonable and grounded, George serves as the quintessential problem solver and business advisor who is at his best when faced with a unique challenge or difficult problem that requires creativity and intellectual acuity.