Atty. Jonathan L. Jenkins

Atty. Jonathan L. Jenkins

Jonathan Jenkins is a corporate lawyer with a focus in business acquisitions and private equity. He also serves as outside general counsel to privately held and family-owned businesses, providing counsel across a wide spectrum of business and corporate matters.

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Jonathan L. Jenkins is a business attorney based in Greensboro, North Carolina, practicing at Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina. Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 2007) and University of Florida (B.A., 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Greensboro, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Jonathan Jenkins is a corporate lawyer with a focus in business acquisitions and private equity. He also serves as outside general counsel to privately held and family-owned businesses, providing counsel across a wide spectrum of business and corporate matters.

Jonathan represents buyers and sellers in small market ($50K - $2MM) and mid-market ($2MM - $100MM) acquisitions in an array of industries, including manufacturing, health care, automotive, entertainment and technology.

Jonathan represents both issuers and investors in connection with the private offerings of securities, including seed, Series A, and later round financings. Jonathan has experience providing corporate advice to portfolio companies and regularly reviews and negotiates term sheets, convertible note financings, and offering documents for both issuers and investors.

Jonathan partners with corporations and limited liability company clients, and guides corporate governance, securities offerings and financings, venture capital, and related matters. He has served as outside general counsel to small and mid-size operating companies. Jonathan has experience reviewing and implementing equity incentive plans and managing capitalization and equity issuances.

    Practice Areas Explained

    Jonathan L. Jenkins's Areas of Practice

    Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan L. Jenkins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

    Business & Corporate Law

    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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    Where is Jonathan L. Jenkins's law office located?
    Jonathan L. Jenkins's law practice is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The firm is Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
    What practice areas does Jonathan L. Jenkins handle?
    Jonathan L. Jenkins focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
    Where did Jonathan L. Jenkins go to law school?
    Jonathan L. Jenkins earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2003).
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    What awards or recognition has Jonathan L. Jenkins received?
    Jonathan L. Jenkins's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

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    Education

    J.D.
    Vanderbilt University
    - 2007
    B.A.
    University of Florida
    - 2003

    Awards

    Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Selected by his peers for inclusion in
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America©
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — in Corporate Law (2016-2025)
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Business North Carolina’s
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — “Legal Elite” in Business Law (2024); permanently recognized in
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — “Legal Elite” Hall of Fame in Corporate Law (2022)
    - 2026

    Bar Admissions

    North Carolina, North Carolina

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