Charlotte Business, M&A & Nonprofit Attorneys
We represent businesses and nonprofits in Charlotte and the surrounding counties, including Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union, Gaston, and Iredell. We serve Charlotte-area clients primarily by phone and video from our Raleigh office and travel for meetings when needed.

Business Law in Charlotte
Charlotte is one of the largest financial centers in the country and has a growing base of logistics, construction, and professional services companies. We help owners with LLC and corporation formation, shareholder and operating agreements, contracts, and ongoing business and corporate law.
Mergers and Acquisitions
We represent buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions, from letter of intent through closing, including acquisitions that use SBA financing.
Nonprofits
We help North Carolina charities, ministries, and community organizations start a nonprofit, apply for 501(c)(3) status, adopt bylaws and governance policies, and handle compliance questions as they grow. Learn more about our work with nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations.
Other Matters
Our North Carolina practice centers on business and nonprofit work. We also assist clients with commercial real estate that is part of a business transaction, such as property included in an acquisition or a lease for a client’s business, and we advise on business and ownership disputes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a Charlotte office?
No. Our North Carolina office is in Raleigh. We serve Charlotte clients remotely and travel when a matter requires it.
Can you represent me in buying a business in the Charlotte area?
Yes. We represent buyers and sellers in business acquisitions throughout North Carolina and Virginia.
Do you help Charlotte nonprofits?
Yes. We help organizations form, obtain 501(c)(3) status, and set up governance.
Talk With Our Team
Tell us what you are working on and we will tell you how we can help. Schedule a consultation or call our Virginia office at (757) 250-5300 or our North Carolina office at (919) 521-8820.
Buying or selling a business in Charlotte? Our guide to buying or selling a business in North Carolina covers the state-specific steps, and our legal guide to buying or selling a business walks through the full process, from letter of intent to closing.
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Buying, Selling, or Leasing Commercial Property in Charlotte?
Our guides walk through each stage of a commercial deal under North Carolina law, from the letter of intent to closing.
- Buying or Selling Commercial Real Estate in North Carolina
- The Legal Guide to Commercial Real Estate in Virginia and North Carolina
- Commercial Real Estate Letters of Intent
- Commercial Purchase Agreements: Key Terms
- Commercial Due Diligence Checklist
- Negotiating a Commercial Lease
- 1031 Exchange Deadlines and Legal Issues
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