Atty. John M. Cross, Jr.
John Cross is a corporate attorney and business adviser, often serving as the outside general counsel for companies not large enough to have an in-house legal department. He assists clients in general business and transactional matters, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, securities, franchises, and real estate.
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John M. Cross, Jr. is a family law, business, and m&a attorney based in Greensboro, North Carolina, practicing at Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, United States. Educated at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (JD, 1995) and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BS, 1992). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Triad) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026). Serands clients in Greensboro, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Cross is a corporate attorney and business adviser, often serving as the outside general counsel for companies not large enough to have an in-house legal department
- He assists clients in general business and transactional matters, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, securities, franchises, and real estate
- John works with individuals and businesses on various corporate and transactional matters, including formation, organization and choice of entities, shareholder agreements, LLC agreements, non-competes, employment agreements, investor rights agreements, securities, loan and finance matters, secured transactions, compliance policies, sales, service and general contract matters
- He also negotiates real estate acquisitions, finance and lease transactions
- John also represents businesses in mergers and acquisitions and corporate reorganization efforts
- He also assists private equity investors with their investments to existing and startup companies
- John represents entrepreneurs and early stage companies, as well as investors in such enterprises, in connection with entity formation, shareholder and voting rights agreements, private securities matters, private investments, and other general business and investment matters
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greensboro are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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