
George Finn
George Finn is a senior attorney at Rose Law Group and a trusted legal advisor to individuals, businesses, developers, and institutions navigating complex real estate, construction, corporate, and estate planning matters. With nearly two decades of legal experience across multiple jurisdictions, including Arizona, Connecticut, and New York, George brings a multidisciplinary and solutions-oriented approach to every engagement.
George’s practice spans the full spectrum of commercial and residential real estate law, including acquisitions, sales, development, financing, and leasing. He regularly represents developers, investors, lending institutions, and title underwriters in structuring and negotiating real estate transactions, offering strategic counsel that is both business-savvy and risk-aware.
In the field of construction law, George advises owners, contractors, developers, and design professionals on all aspects of construction contracting and project delivery. His practice covers the drafting and negotiation of design-build agreements, general contractor and subcontractor contracts, and professional service agreements. George’s cross-jurisdictional experience in Arizona, New York, and Connecticut enables him to counsel clients with confidence on multi-state construction projects, addressing risk allocation, performance issues, and claims mitigation.
George also maintains a robust estate planning and wealth preservation practice. He counsels high-net-worth individuals and families on the design and implementation of customized estate plans, business succession strategies, charitable giving vehicles, and trust administration. His approach is highly collaborative and tax-conscious, helping clients preserve wealth and achieve multigenerational planning objectives with maximum flexibility.
In the evolving landscape of name, image, and likeness (NIL) law, George represents athletes, agents, and educational institutions in negotiating NIL agreements, brand licensing, and endorsement deals. He advises clients on regulatory compliance at the state, school, and national levels, ensuring NIL arrangements are both enforceable and compliant. His work in this space reflects his passion for the intersection of sports, business, and the law.
Prior to joining Rose Law Group, George founded and operated a successful law firm in Greenwich, Connecticut for more than a decade. There, he led a broad-based practice encompassing real estate transactions, construction law, business formation and governance, employment law, estate planning, and both civil and commercial litigation. He served as lead counsel in a wide variety of disputes, including breach of contract, business torts, employment matters, and construction claims, providing clients with both courtroom advocacy and proactive legal strategies. This combination of transactional and litigation experience reflects George’s ability to identify legal risks early, craft protective legal structures, and negotiate from a position of strength.
George is known for his deep legal acumen, meticulous drafting, and unwavering dedication to client service. He is responsive, practical, and strategic, committed to helping clients succeed in both business and life with clarity, confidence, and legal precision.
In The News

Legal Protections for Student Athletes in NIL Deals: George Finn, senior transactions attorney at Rose Law Group offers critical insights at USPTO conference
By Madelaine Braggs | Rose Law Group Reporter At a recent panel hosted by the USPTO at Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, legal professionals gathered to discuss the increasingly complex landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights for student athletes. Moderated by ASU second-year law student Keyerra Harfield, the panel featured: George Finn, Senior Transactions

Former Ohio State QB sues over denied NIL compensation; George Finn, Rose Law Group senior transactional attorney who handles NIL deals for athletes, comments
By Ralph Russo | New York Times Former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor sued his alma mater, the NCAA and the Big Ten over denied compensation for name, image and likeness during his college career, according to a lawsuit filed Friday in an Ohio federal court. Pryor’s lawsuit comes on the heels of former USC star and Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush filing a similar suit against his former school and the NCAA, and several former Michigan

George Finn, Rose Law Group senior transactional attorney who handles NIL deals for athletes, comments on how NIL is transforming college gymnastics and attracting Olympic stars
By Kaetlyn Liddy | InBusiness Phoenix When former gymnast Jordyn Wieber won the all-around world championship ahead of the 2012 London Olympics, she faced a difficult dilemma. She could gamble on Olympic success and become a professional athlete or refuse the financial opportunity of the fleeting Olympic spotlight and retain her NCAA eligibility. With no guarantee she would make the
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