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Business, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Real Estate Attorneys in Virginia and North Carolina

Counsel for businesses, deals, and commercial real estate.
Serving you with Excellence
Buying or Selling a Business
Ongoing Outside Counsel

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MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

Buying or Selling a Business

We represent buyers, sellers, and partners in business purchases, sales, and buyouts, with hundreds of transactions and a combined deal value in the hundreds of millions. Most of our deals are in Virginia and North Carolina, and we handle transactions for clients across the country.

  • Letters of intent and deal structure
  • Due diligence and purchase agreements
  • Asset and stock sales, buyouts, and SBA-financed deals
Mergers & Acquisitions

OUTSIDE GENERAL COUNSEL

Ongoing Counsel for Your Business

Get the benefit of a legal team that knows your company without the cost of an in-house lawyer. Most clients work with us on an ongoing retainer billed hourly as needed, with monthly flat-fee options for steady needs.

  • Contract review and drafting
  • Employment, governance, and compliance questions
  • Early advice on disputes, growth, and ownership changes
Outside General Counsel

Who We Help

We represent business owners at every stage: starting a company, running it, growing it, and eventually selling it. Our core work is mergers and acquisitions and ongoing outside counsel, supported by business and corporate law, contracts, commercial real estate, business disputes, and nonprofit formation. Most of our clients are in Virginia and North Carolina, and we handle business acquisitions and sales for clients across the country.

McCormick Law & Consulting attorneys John McCormick, Steven Thomas, Kari Ann Hedwall, and Alex Rich on the Norfolk waterfront
Hundreds

of business transactions handled

Hundreds of Millions

in combined M&A deal value

Hundreds

of businesses we actively represent

Nearly 500

client reviews across our firm and divisions

Awards & Recognition

Recognition earned by our attorneys from independent publications and peer-review organizations.

Legal Elite

Virginia Business

John McCormick
4-time honoree

Top Lawyers

Coastal Virginia Magazine

John McCormick, 4-time honoree
Steven Thomas, Traffic Law

Rising Stars

Super Lawyers

John McCormick
9-time honoree

Top 40 Under 40

Inside Business, The Virginian-Pilot

John McCormick

Awards reflect the methodology of the issuing organization. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future matter.

Our Divisions

Two dedicated practice divisions of McCormick Law & Consulting.

Med Contract Law, a division of McCormick Law & Consulting

Med Contract Law

Physician employment contracts and medical and dental practice transactions for doctors and healthcare providers.

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Driving Defense Law, the criminal and traffic defense division of McCormick Law & Consulting

Driving Defense Law

Criminal and traffic defense in Virginia and North Carolina, led by Partner Steven Thomas, including DUI and reckless driving charges.

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DaVeeta Marshall, Legal Assistant, McCormick Law & Consulting
DaVeeta Marshall
Legal Assistant
Ashley Jackson, Client Services Coordinator, McCormick Law & Consulting
Ashley Jackson
Client Services Coordinator
Kati Johnson, Non-Profit Administrator, McCormick Law & Consulting
Kati Johnson
Non-Profit Administrator
Emma Shreves, Director of Intake & Business Development, McCormick Law & Consulting
Emma Shreves
Director of Intake & Business Development

McCormick Law & Consulting was founded to serve each client with excellence.

We are committed to our “Core Four” Values with every client that we have the privilege to serve. 

OUR CORE VALUES

Where We Work

Our offices are in downtown Norfolk and Raleigh, and we serve clients throughout both states.

Virginia: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, the Peninsula, Richmond, Northern Virginia, Western Virginia

North Carolina: Raleigh and the Triangle, Charlotte, the Piedmont Triad, the Outer Banks

The McCormick Law & Consulting team on the Norfolk waterfront near the USS Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What does outside general counsel include?

Ongoing support for contracts, employment and contractor issues, governance, and early advice on disputes and growth decisions. It is typically handled on a retainer billed hourly, and monthly flat-fee arrangements are available for some businesses.

Do you handle business acquisitions outside Virginia and North Carolina?

Yes. We represent buyers and sellers in business purchases and sales across the country.

Do you only work with clients in Hampton Roads?

No. We have offices in Norfolk and Raleigh and represent clients throughout Virginia and North Carolina. Many clients meet with us by phone or video.

Do you offer flat fees?

Yes, we offer flat fees on most matters. We will discuss the details during your consultation and determine the right fee arrangement for your matter.

How do I get started?

Call 757-250-5300 or 919-521-8820, or schedule a consultation online. Not every consultation is free. Consultations for business matters, such as LLC formation, outside general counsel, and mergers and acquisitions, are free, as are nonprofit and criminal defense consultations. Most civil litigation consultations are paid, and fees for other matters depend on the type of matter.