Deedee Gasch

Deedee Gasch is an experienced civil trial lawyer, and her litigation practice covers a wide range of complex legal and medical issues. She is the chair of Cranfill Sumner's Retail, Restaurant and Hospitality Practice Group and is also actively involved in defending healthcare providers against general negligence and medical malpractice claims. Deedee also routinely defends cases involving premises liability, commercial automobile liability, trucking accidents, and products liability. Deedee was elected in 2025 to serve on the Board of Directors for the National Retail Restaurant Defense Association (NRRDA). In addition, she has been selected for membership in prominent legal and trade organizations, including the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (ADTA), the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC), and the North Carolina Association of Healthcare Risk Managers (NC ASHRM). She has been honored as a Legal Elite by Business North Carolina every year since 2022, selected by peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America© for 2024 and 2025, and was named by North Carolina Super Lawyers® as a Rising Stars honoree in 2021. She maintains an AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell, a prestigious peer review rating that recognizes attorneys who have reached high levels of skill and integrity. Deedee is frequently invited by clients and various organizations to present on an assortment of legal topics and assists with providing continuing education to claims managers, adjusters, and healthcare providers.