Louis N. George

Louis George, a founding partner of Hassett & George, is widely recognized as both a respected attorney and leader in the Greater Hartford community. As one of the firm’s original partners, Lou has been instrumental in shaping the firm’s reputation for excellence, professionalism, and client service. His leadership has helped guide the firm’s growth while maintaining its strong personal commitment to the businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals it serves.

Lou’s legal career is defined by its breadth and depth. For more than two decades, he has concentrated his practice on advising businesses, entrepreneurs, and real estate developers in corporate matters, commercial transactions, and real estate deals. He has significant experience in mergers and acquisitions, counseling buyers and sellers through all stages of a transaction-from deal structuring and due diligence to contract negotiation and closing. His ability to combine practical business insight with legal precision has made him a trusted advisor to companies across industries. Lou also advises clients on all aspects of land use and development, ensuring projects move seamlessly from initial planning through regulatory approval and ultimate completion.

Earlier in his career, Lou gained extensive experience in complex litigation, representing national corporations and Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes matters, including product liability, asbestos, and medical device litigation. This foundation gives him a unique perspective when counseling business clients today, allowing him to anticipate potential challenges and craft solutions that are both strategic and pragmatic.

As both a founding partner of Hassett & George and a dedicated community leader, Lou is known for his integrity, professionalism, and commitment to results. Whether guiding a business through a merger or acquisition, leading a development project, or giving back to the community through civic service, he brings the same level of energy and dedication that has helped establish the firm’s strong reputation for excellence.

Areas Of Practice

• Corporate Formations and Governance
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Business Transactions
• Real Estate & Land Use Development
• Litigation
• Insurance
• Succession Planning

Bar Admissions

• Connecticut
• Massachusetts
• U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
• U.S. District Court District of Connecticut
• U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts
• U.S. Supreme Court
• U.S. Tax Court
• Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Court
• Mohegan Gaming Disputes Court

Education

• Quinnipiac College School of Law, Hamden, Connecticut
  • J.D. – 1987
• Union College, Schenectady, New York
  • B.A. – 1984

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Connecticut Bar Association
• Hartford Country Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Board of Directors of the CT Children’s Medical Center Foundation
• Simsbury Regional Bar Association, President
• Simsbury Chamber of Commerce, Past President
• Simsbury Chamber of Commerce, Government Affairs Committee, Former Chairman
• Simsbury Zoning Board of Appeals, Former Member
• The Hartford Club, General Counsel
• Connecticut Defense Lawyers Association
• Claims and Litigation Management Alliance