George’s understanding of business and the drivers behind growth and profitability, coupled with his background of political party leadership, have made him a valuable resource to his clients for over three decades. He 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.

Widely respected as a corporate attorney, clients see George as a fair-minded, success-oriented and accessible business connector. Recognized by clients and the firm as a natural leader, his diligent and thoughtful approach to solving clients’ needs has led to what clients often refer to as a “special relationship” lasting decades and founded on trust, success, results and reliability.

Serving as Managing Partner from 2007 to 2022, George drove Dinsmore's significant expansion and led the firm's strategic efforts. He also served as Chairman of the firm's Board of Directors, as well as serving as Chair of numerous area business and community organizations. 

Bar Admissions

Ohio

U.S. Supreme Court

Education

• University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1982)
• University of Michigan (B.A., 1979)

• Best Lawyers^®
  • "Lawyer of the Year" in Cincinnati for Corporate Governance Law (2012, 2017, 2020)
  • "Lawyer of the Year" in Cincinnati for Securities/Capital Markets Law (2018)
  • "Lawyer of the Year" in Cincinnati for Corporate Law (2015)
  • "Lawyer of the Year" in Cincinnati for Mergers & Acquisitions Law (2014)
  • "Lawyer of the Year" in Cincinnati for Corporate Governance and Compliance Law (2011)
  • "Lawyer of the Year" in Cincinnati for International Mergers and Acquisitions (2021)
  • Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, International Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law (2021-2024)
• Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
• BTI Client Service All-Star Team for Law Firms (2007)
• Chambers USA^®: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Corporate/M&A (2003 - 2020)
• Ohio Super Lawyers^®
  • For Corporate and Business (2004 - Present)
  • Top 100: Ohio Super Lawyers^® (2004, 2007, 2008)
  • Top 50: Cincinnati Super Lawyers^® (2004, 2005, 2007, 2008)
• The Legal 500 United States, Volume I Corporate and Finance (Mergers & Acquisitions)
• Cincy Magazine
  • Cincy Leading Lawyer
  • Leading Lawyers Power 100 (2021)
• Alumni of the Year, Leadership Cincinnati (2017)
• Metropolitan Club Award (2018)
• Cincinnatians of the Year, George and Kim Vincent, JDRF (2014)
• "20 People to Know in Law," Cincinnati Business Courier (2015)
• Character Hero by the Character Council of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky (2012)
• Lawyers of Color Power List, Allies (2020)
• Charles P. Taft Civic Gumption Award (2020)

• American Heart Association, Heart Ball Chair (2014)
• Artswave
  • Executive Committee (2011 - 2020)
  • Board member (2011 - 2020)
  • Chair of the 2013 Community Fundraising Campaign raising $11.5 million
• The Center for Closing the Health Gap in Greater Cincinnati
  • Board member (2010 - present)
  • Health Expo Chair (2012)
• Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
  • Board Chair (2011)
  • Past Board of Trustees member
  • Past Executive Committee member
  • Past Audit Committee Chairman
  • Past Administration Vice Chair
• The Christ Hospital
  • Board member (2001 - present)
  • Chairman of the Board (2012 - 2020)
• Cincinnati Art Museum
  • Board member (2001 - 2013 and 2016 - 2023)
  • Past Board of Trustees Chairman (2011 - 2013)
  • Past Board of Trustees President (2009 - 2010)
• Cincinnati Bar Association
  • Past Continuing Legal Education Committee Chairperson
  • Corporate and Securities Law Committee member and past Chairperson
• Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority
  • Past member
  • Past Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Cincinnati Museum Center
  • General Counsel
  • Board member (1999 - present)
  • Past Board of Trustees Chairman (2005 - 2007)
• Cincinnati Regional Business Committee (CRBC)
  • Secretary/Treasurer (2012 - 2016)
  • Treasurer (2017 - 2018)
  • Regional Assets Committee Co-Chair (2017 - 2020)
  • Vice Chair (2020)
  • Chair (2021 - 2023)
  • Executive Committee (2012 - present)
  • Governance & Membership Committee (2012 - 2020)
  • Government Affairs Committee (2012 - present)
  • Regional Assets & Community Improvement Committee (2017 - present)
  • Chair (2021-2023)
• Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
  • Board of Trustees member (2014 - present)
    • Vice Chair (2018 - 2020)
    • Chair (2021 - 2023)
• CincyTech Board of Managers (2018 - present)
• Commonwealth Club of Cincinnati
  • Member
• Commercial Club of Cincinnati
  • Past President (2017-2018)
  • Member
  • Past Secretary
• Dan Beard Council of the Boy Scouts of America
  • Past Board of Trustees Chairman (2012 - 2013)
  • Member
  • Silver Beaver Recipient
  • Eagle Scout Court of Honor Award Recipient (2020)
• Dan Beard Council Foundation
  • Chairman (2017 - present)
• Elizabeth Gamble Deaconess Home Association
  • Board of Trustees member
  • Past Board of Trustees Secretary
  • Board of Trustees Chair (2020 - present)
• Greater Cincinnati Foundation
  • Governing Board Member
  • Executive Committee Member
  • Board Vice Chair (2019 - 2021)
  • Board Chair (2021-2023)
• Hamilton County Board of Elections
  • Past member
  • Past Chairperson (2006 - 2008)
• Hamilton County Tax Levy Review Committee
  • Past member
  • Past Chairperson
• Hamilton County Republican Party
  • Past Chairman (2005 - 2008)
  • Past Executive Committee Chairperson
  • Past Nominating Committee Chairperson
• Hamilton County Public Defender Commission
  • Past member
• Leadership Cincinnati, Class 19
• National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
  • Past Board of Directors member
  • Past Executive Committee member
• Queen City Club
  • Past President (2011 - 2015)
  • Board of Governors member (2006-2015 and 2023-present)
• Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI)
  • Vice Chair (2019 - 2021)
  • Chair (2021-2023)
• University of Michigan, Political Science Department
  • Board of Advisors
• University of Michigan Law School
  • Development and Alumni Relations Committee