John M. Cross Jr.

Recognized by Best Lawyers^® since 2012.

Renaissance Plaza, Suite 2000, 230 North Elm Street, P.O. Box 26000 Greensboro, North Carolina 27420

(336) 373-8850

jcross@brookspierce.com

Firm: Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP

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Overview

Firm

Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP

Years In Practice

Phone Number (336) 373-8850

John Cross's practice is concentrated in corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and securities and franchise law. He works with individuals and businesses in all sizes of corporate and transactional matters, including mergers, stock and asset acquisitions, and corporate reorganizations. John's practice also includes commercial real estate, Hart-Scott Rodino compliance, and tax exempt and charitable organizations. He often advises corporate or unincorporated associations as to management, reorganization and finance issues, as well as disputes among business owners. He has represented several public corporations as they de-registered from further compliance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Publications & Media

Co-author (with Tony Barwick and Adam Tarleton), "Investing In Qualified Opportunity Funds," Triad Business Journal, October 31, 2018

News

Brooks Pierce Partner Named Chair of the Cone Health Foundation
Brooks Pierce Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016
Brooks Pierce Attorneys Named Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers

What legal services does this lawyer offer?

Business Organizations (Including LLCs and Partnerships)

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

Corporate Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Awards

Lawyer of the Year recognition for John M. Cross Jr.

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Greensboro (2019)

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Greensboro (2017)

Recognized in Super Lawyers Business Edition for Business/Corporate Law (2015)
Received ABA Young Lawyer Division Award for Achievement & Outstanding Activities and Accomplishment (1999-2000)
Recognized in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business as a "Recognized Practitioner" in Corporate/M&A (2018)
Recognized by his peers for inclusion in Business North Carolina's "Legal Elite" in Corporate Law (2014) and Business Law (2015-2019)
Recognized in North Carolina Super Lawyers in Business/Corporate Law (2014-2019), and as a "Rising Star" in Business/Corporate Law (2009-2010)

Education

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, JD

Graduated 1995

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, BS

Graduated 1992

Contact Details and Office Locations

Office: (336) 373-8850

jcross@brookspierce.com

Renaissance Plaza, Suite 2000, 230 North Elm Street, P.O. Box 26000
Greensboro, North Carolina 27420

Greensboro, North Carolina 27420

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