January 13, 2025

“I’m excited to welcome John George to the firm’s shareholder ranks and congratulate him on this milestone,” said Robert Gilpin. “His exceptional client service, deep knowledge, and contributions to the firm have earned him this recognition, and I look forward to his continued success.”

John George regularly advises closely held businesses and their owners throughout the business lifecycle, from start-up to exit strategy. He has developed a broad business, tax, and transactional practice with an emphasis on business and individual tax planning, mergers & acquisitions, securities, corporate governance, and estate and wealth transfer planning. John George has developed a particular focus in working on complex transactions and dealing with regulated industries. In addition, he has experience working in specialized areas such as private equity, captive insurance, and nonprofit organizations.

He earned a B.S. in Economics, graduating cum laude, from Auburn University, followed by a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Mississippi, where he graduated summa cum laude. He also holds an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University, where he served as a graduate editor of the Tax Law Review. This strong academic foundation and his deep experience allow him to effectively collaborate with clients and their teams of accounting, financial, and other professional advisors.

Based in Montgomery, Alabama, Gilpin Givhan, PC provides services throughout the state and across the region, with clients ranging from sole proprietors to publicly traded companies and international entities, as well as the people who own and manage them. Since its inception, Gilpin Givhan, PC has been committed to providing high-quality legal services focused on meeting the complex legal needs of the business community.  The firm offers legal advice in a variety of practice areas, including Business & Tax Planning, Estate and Business Succession Planning, Health Care & Regulated Industries, Public Finance & Real Estate, and Business Litigation & Tax Controversy.