Gary Sammons

Gary is the Founder and Principal Attorney at New Ridge Law, where they understand that navigating the legal landscape can be daunting for small businesses—but it doesn’t have to be. The mission at New Ridge is to simplify the complexities, providing clear, affordable, and practical guidance so you can focus on what you do best: growing your business and serving your clients. From business formation and contracts to compliance and dispute resolution, you can move forward with confidence, knowing you have a trusted partner by your side.

Ohio

Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Attorney Services

ID Number: 0068308

Principal Attorney

New Ridge Law, LLC

2004 - Current

Gary is the Founder and Principal Attorney at New Ridge Law, where they understand that navigating the legal landscape can be daunting for small businesses—but it doesn’t have to be. The mission at New Ridge is to simplify the complexities, providing clear, affordable, and practical guidance so you can focus on what you do best: growing your business and serving your clients. From business formation and contracts to compliance and dispute resolution, you can move forward with confidence, knowing you have a trusted partner by your side.

Assistant General Counsel

Nationwide Insurance

2007 - 2014

Responsible for all legal and regulatory matters for the Direct Sales Channel of Nationwide’s Property and Casualty business, including Internet and telephonic sales efforts, handle matters impacting Exclusive Agency Sales, and lead legal support for Nationwide’s Strategic Partnerships Organization. Advise business leaders regarding legal and business impacts of key initiatives and develop risk mitigating solutions. Negotiate and draft complex agreements with Nationwide partners to facilitate mutually beneficial strategic initiatives. Handle a broad range of legal and regulatory matters including agency sales and programs, contracts, privacy, employment, intellectual property, licensing, sales practices, call centers, sales technology, social media, and mobile technology. Lead regulatory compliance reviews and deliver correspondence with state regulators. Deliver risk avoidance training sessions for business leaders. Led all P&C marketing review, including TV, print, and on-line ads.

Contracts Attorney

Sterling Commerce, an IBM Company

2004 - 2007

Represented organization by reviewing, negotiating and drafting complex intellectual property agreements, including software, network services, non-disclosure, outsourcing, and professional services agreements for this industry-leading software and network services firm. Led complex negotiation sessions with opposing counsel and business representatives resulting in multi-functional contract solutions. Created contractual documents to protect the company's intellectual property and general legal posture, reduce business and legal risk, and adhere to company policy. Provided legal advice to senior management regarding corporate matters affecting the organization and day-to-day business operations.

University of Cincinnati College of Law

J.D. (1997) | Law

1994 - 1997

Anderson University

B.A. (1994) | Economics

1990 - 1994

Ohio State Bar

Member

Current