Business & Corporate Attorneys in Virginia & North Carolina
Looking for a business attorney in Virginia or North Carolina? We have represented everyone from solo startups to an international multi-billion dollar corporation. No matter how big or small your company is, we work with you to solve problems and build solutions that protect and grow your business, through an efficient, streamlined process.
- Approximately 1,000 New Entities Formed
- Hundreds of Businesses Actively Represented
- Licensed in Virginia & North Carolina
- Free Business Strategy Call
VIRGINIA & NORTH CAROLINA
APPROXIMATELY 1,000
HUNDREDS
BUSINESS & CORPORATE SERVICES
Legal Support for Every Stage of Your Business
From the day you form your company to the day you sell it, we handle the legal work so you can focus on running your business. We work with for-profit companies and nonprofits across a wide range of matters.
Business Formation
LLC and corporation setup, operating agreements, bylaws, shareholder agreements, EINs, and everything you need to start right.
Owner & Governance Agreements
Operating agreements, shareholder agreements, buy-sell terms, and board structure that set clear rules for owners, investors, and directors.
Contract Review & Preparation
Customer, vendor, employment, independent contractor, confidentiality, and other agreements drafted or reviewed to protect your interests.
Outside General Counsel
Ongoing legal guidance from a team that knows your business, without the cost of in-house counsel.
Buying & Selling Businesses
Asset and stock purchases, owner buyouts, and due diligence for buyers and sellers.
Compliance & Registered Agent
Annual reports, meeting minutes, corporate records, and registered agent service in Virginia and North Carolina.
Reorganization & Restructuring
Adding or removing owners, changing ownership percentages, converting entities, and winding down a business properly.
Business Disputes
Owner disputes, contract disputes, and collection matters, resolved through negotiation where possible and litigation when necessary.
Nonprofit Organizations
Formation, 501(c) tax-exempt status, bylaws, and board structure for nonprofit organizations.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Starting, growing, restructuring, or selling: tell us about your business and we will schedule a free business strategy call with an attorney.
OUTSIDE GENERAL COUNSEL
A Legal Team That Knows Your Business
Most growing companies do not need a full-time in-house lawyer, but they do need someone to call before a decision becomes a problem. As your outside general counsel, we get to know your business, your owners, and your goals, so the advice you get fits how your company actually operates.
Catch Problems Early
Review contracts, policies, and major decisions before you sign, when fixing an issue costs the least.
One Team for Many Needs
Formation, contracts, real estate, transactions, and disputes handled by a team that already knows your history.
Protect What You Build
Risk mitigation and asset protection planning built into how your business is structured and run.
HOW WE WORK
Turnkey Solutions Through an Efficient, Streamlined Process
Whether you need one contract reviewed or an ongoing legal partner, the process is simple.
1. Free Business Strategy Call
2. Clear Scope and Fees
3. We Get to Work
4. Ongoing Support
WHO WE SERVE
Business Clients of Every Size
Our business clients range from solo ventures to established companies, and we have represented an international multi-billion dollar corporation. Every client gets the same attention to detail.
Startups & Entrepreneurs
Launch with the right structure, documents, and advice from day one.
Established Businesses
Contracts, owner agreements, compliance, and growth planning for companies that are up and running.
Nonprofits
Formation, tax-exempt status, governance, and ongoing compliance for mission-driven organizations.
Medical & Dental Practices
Physician contracts and practice transactions through our Med Contract Law practice.
EXPERIENCE AND RECOGNITION
Award-Winning Law Firm and Attorneys
We have set up approximately 1,000 new entities and actively represent hundreds of businesses across Virginia and North Carolina.
Virginia Business Legal Elite
2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia
CovaBiz Magazine: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Super Lawyers Rising Stars
2014, 2015, 2019 through 2025
Top 40 Under 40
The Virginian-Pilot, Inside Business
Client Champion, Gold
Martindale-Hubbell
Client's Choice Award
Avvo
What Business Owners Say About Working With Us
Quint B.
Randy T.
Chris
James
Ryan H.
Lisa
Veronica
Google Reviewer
Who You’ll Be Working With
John McCormick
Attorney & Founder
John has launched multiple businesses himself and is licensed in Virginia and North Carolina.
RESOURCES FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
Business Law Guides From Our Team
Practical articles on forming, running, and protecting your business. Ready to form a new company? See our LLC and corporation formation packages.
What Business Entity Should I Choose?
Corporation, S-Corp, LLC, or partnership: how the options compare.
Why Do I Need a Buy-Sell Agreement?
How owners plan for exits, disputes, death, and disability.
Protect Your Business From Piercing of the Corporate Veil
Four steps to keep your liability protection intact.
Annual Report Filing Requirements
What Virginia and North Carolina businesses must file each year.
Duties of Corporate Directors & Officers
What the law expects from the people who run a corporation.
6 Key Steps to Starting a Business
A practical checklist for launching your company the right way.
The Legal Guide to Buying or Selling a Business
Each stage of a business acquisition, from letter of intent to closing.
Asset Purchase vs. Stock Purchase
How deal structure affects taxes, liability, and consents.
How to Prepare Your Business for Sale
A legal checklist for sellers before a buyer starts diligence.
Let's Protect and Grow Your Business
Tell us about your business and book a free business strategy call with an attorney, or call us at (757) 250-5300 in Virginia or (919) 521-8820 in North Carolina.
Business Attorney in Virginia & North Carolina: FAQs
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