In addition to M&A work, Mr. Gaskin advises clients on general corporate and commercial matters, including contracts, corporate governance, raising private equity, and bank financing through secured and mezzanine debt lending transactions.

Prior to joining Ardis Law LLP, Mr. Gaskin previously served as the Chief Operating Officer and as Chair of the Corporate and Business Departments at a national law firm headquartered in Atlanta. From 1990 through 2000, he served in various capacities for Anacomp Inc., a publicly traded document management company, ultimately as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary.

Mr. Gaskin began his legal career in 1984 with a nationally recognized boutique law firm in Atlanta specializing in securities and corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate law. In total, he brings more than 20 years of private practice experience alongside 10 years as in-house general counsel of a $500 million publicly traded company.