Practice Areas
Education
- B.A., University at Albany, 2000 (Phi Alpha Theta)
- E.C.H.T. Scholar, Eastern Michigan University, 1999
- J.D., Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, 2003; Managing Editor, Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution, 2002 - 2003: ATLA Mock Trial Team
Bar & Court Admissions
- Not Admitted in North or South Carolina
- Connecticut, 2005
- New York, 2004
- New Jersey, 2003
John C. Gilson
- Charlotte Office
- TEL: 704-331-1120
- FAX: 704-409-5658
johngilson@mvalaw.com
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John Gilson practices in the areas of mezzanine finance, private equity and venture capital.
His experience also includes public and private company mergers and acquisitions, private equity funds, venture capital funds, hedge funds, buyout funds and other financial and strategic investors. He also advises public and private companies in domestic and international transactions, including stock and asset acquisitions and dispositions.
Prior to joining Moore & Van Allen, Mr. Gilson was an associate at a large New York City based law firm.
Of Note
Author, "Spoliation Sanctions in the Post-Enron Corporate Community; Procedural Remedies Used to Deter Substantive Corporate Fraud," American Judges Foundation, 2003 Essay Competition Winner
Represented the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in the 2003 ATLA National Mock Trial Competition
Two time captain of Division 1 varsity lacrosse team and member of the varsity football team at the University at Albany.