George Finn

George Finn is a member of the Rose Law Group’s Real Estate Transactions and Business and Corporate Transactions practice groups.

George practices primarily in the areas of real estate transactions, estate planning, finance, business-related matters and name image likeness (NIL) matters. This includes work related to commercial and residential purchase and sale transactions, real estate development, commercial leases, business formation, corporate governance, transaction negotiation, employment law and business acquisitions and dispositions.

Prior to moving to Arizona, George owned and operated a successful law practice in Greenwich, Connecticut for ten years representing clients in a variety of legal disciplines including commercial and residential real estate transactions, contracts, financing, business operation and governance, litigation, construction, employment law and estate planning.

George has an extensive and diverse background representing clients in real estate transactions as he has represented buyers, sellers, and lending institutions as well as acting as title agent on behalf of national title insurance companies. George has also litigated real estate disputes providing invaluable insight on how best to advocate on the client’s behalf when structuring and negotiating transactional terms. George’s practice in Connecticut also focused on assisting and advising businesses on various formation, governance, operational and transactional matters. In addition to real estate litigation, George has litigated claims for breach of contract, fraud, personal injury and lemon law violations.

George has also developed a growing practice in name, image, and likeness (NIL) matters, advising athletes, agents, and educational institutions as they navigate this emerging and complex area. With a solid understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks governing NIL rights, George helps athletes enhance their commercial opportunities while ensuring compliance with high school and collegiate regulations, state laws, and institutional policies. Acting on behalf of athletes, George negotiates contracts with NIL agents, securing favorable terms for endorsements, sponsorships, and licensing deals, while safeguarding the athlete’s control over their brand and intellectual property. For agents and educational institutions, George provides strategic advice on structuring compliant NIL programs and agreements, minimizing legal risks and fostering environments that support athlete success. Whether drafting contracts, offering compliance guidance, or facilitating partnerships, George brings a detail-oriented and proactive approach to protecting all parties involved. With a passion for the intersection of sports, business, and law, George remains at the cutting edge of NIL opportunities, helping clients navigate this rapidly shifting legal landscape with confidence and precision.

George has always firmly believed that the success of providing quality legal services is through excellent customer service coupled with hard work.

George completed his Juris Doctor in 2009 at Touro Law School in Central Islip, New York, and received a Bachelor of Science in economics from Manhattan College in 2006. George is admitted to practice law in Arizona, Connecticut and New York.

In addition to his transactional practice, George has significant experience representing clients in the administration of trusts and estates of all sizes.  George works-one-on-one with clients and their advisors to prepare and implement wealth transfer, business succession, charitable giving, and estate planning strategies that effectively and efficiently meet each client’s personal and financial goals while providing maximum flexibility for their evolving needs.   George is committed to preserving his client’s legacy while mitigating tax obligations, both now and for the future.

In The News

George Finn, Rose Law Group transactional and estate planning attorney, explains why new IRS portability rule is ‘huge for estates’

By Alessandra Malito | Market Watch Ultrawealthy families with millions of dollars to leave behind as inheritances will save a lot on taxes thanks to the Internal Revenue Service’s latest portability rule. Individuals can give up to $12.06 million tax-free to their children and other nonspousal beneficiaries during their lifetime or upon death, under limits for 2022. Anything above that

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Some friendly competition in the Rose Law Group workplace – 3TV/CBS5 Interview

By AZFamily (3TV/CBS 5) 3TV/CBS 5 catches up with Rose Law Group Transactional and Estate Planning Attorney George Finn and firm Chief Digital Officer Madelaine Braggs about the office March Madness bracket tournament. Some offices think basketball championships are distracting… but Rose Law Group believes in FUN. George “Final Four” Finn: “I think everybody’s fairly concentrated on their work and when they’re afforded that luxury of time they’re able

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Zappos founder Tony Hsieh’s friends, family feud over his $500M fortune; George Finn, Rose Law Group transactional and estate planning attorney, weighs in on the importance of a ‘proper estate strategy’

By Katherine Sayre | Wall Street Journal More than a year after former Zappos.com Inc. Chief Executive Tony Hsieh died from injuries sustained in a mysterious fire, his family and friends are feuding over the entrepreneur’s estate including financial claims based on deals scribbled on sticky notes. Mr. Hsieh, known for promoting happiness in the workplace and a fun-loving approach

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