Gavin Ganzkow
Legal Counsel
FL, NY
"Gavin was very professional and a good communicator."
About
Gavin resides in Central Florida and is admitted to practice law in Florida and New York.
In addition to his legal background, Gavin is a CERTIFIED… read more FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional..
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"Gavin was very professional and a good communicator."
Posted on Jan 9, 2018
"In my dealings with him, I found Mr. Ganzkow to be open-minded, attentive to detail, and intelligent. He is conscientious in the work he produces and communicates well, both verbally and in writing."
Posted on Feb 27, 2017
"Gavin has an easy ability to isolate the essential elements in any type of transaction, review them from various perspectives, and assess weight or rank to one or another when appropriate. Many times, he would point out a perspective I had not engaged, permitting me to see another side of an issue."
Posted on Feb 27, 2017
Work History
Law Office of Gavin M. Ganzkow, PLLC
Managing Member
Jul 2016 - Present
Law office offering business law (transactions, intellectual property, regulatory/compliance and outside general counsel) and estate planning services to business owners, managers, employees and their families.
National Compliance Services, Inc.
Consultant
Jan 2011 - Dec 2016
As a project consultant, I drafted "Plain English" disclosure brochures and completed state filings with regulators on behalf of investment advisory clients of this regulatory compliance firm in the investment advisor and broker/dealer areas. I continue to conduct comprehensive research on state and federal regulatory requirements for investment advisor firm clients on an "as needed" basis.
Water Oak Advisors, LLC
Wealth Planner
Aug 2013 - Nov 2015
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, created and delivered comprehensive wealth plans to the clients of this investment advisory firm. Plans and advice offered covered such areas as retirement and education planning, estate planning and business succession issues.
International Administrative Services, Inc.
Corporate Counsel
Jan 1996 - May 2008
Provided comprehensive legal affairs direction for this personal finance services company, involving commercial/business, intellectual property and compliance matters:
- Negotiated and implemented numerous corporate agreements (marketing, licensing, business-to-business servicing);
- Registered, licensed and protected client intellectual property;
- Trouble-shooting of compliance issues.
Technology Consulting Services
Consultant
May 1991 - Dec 1995
Consulted with software developer, technology transfer and business development officials on technology development efforts in Florida.
Federa Deposit Insurance Corp.
Closing Attorney
Mar 1990 - Apr 1991
Conducted bank financial reviews, negotiated bank asset purchase and sale agreements with acquiring financial institutions and managed legal aspects of insolvent bank closings. Managed foreclosure and collection cases post-closing.
Giles & Robinson
Litigation Manager
May 1988 - Oct 1989
Managed multi-state litigation – loan work-outs and commercial foreclosures – for law firm serving in general counsel role to savings and loan association.
Battle Fowler
Corporate Attorney
Jun 1986 - Jun 1987
Associate in corporate practice responsible for advising clients on corporate and intellectual property issues, preparing confidentiality, employment and technical exchange agreements, securities filings and corporate governance documents.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher
Corporate Attorney
Oct 1983 - May 1986
Associate in corporate practice responsible for advising clients in areas such as corporate, intellectual property, employee benefits and securities. Assisted in preparations for large-scale financings by conducting corporate due diligence, preparation of draft agreements, bring-down certificates and legal opinion letters.
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle
Litigation Associate
Sep 1982 - Sep 1983
Associate in commercial litigation practice, including trade secret law and government undercover operations in major international cases (U.S. v. Hitachi; IBM v. Hitachi) involving trade secret computer technology.