Practice Areas
Education
  • University of North Carolina, J.D., with honors, 1995, Order of the Coif; Staff Member, North Carolina Law Review, 1994-95; Staff Member, North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation, 1993-94
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.S., Business Administration, 1992
Bar & Court Admissions
  • North Carolina
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District, North Carolina

John M. Cross, Jr.

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2000 Renaissance Plaza
230 North Elm Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
T: (336) 271-3196
F: (336) 232-9196
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John Cross' 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.  

Honors & Awards

  • Recognized as "Legal Elite" in Business Law, Business North Carolina magazine, 2012
  • Recognized in North Carolina Super Lawyers 2009 and 2010 - Rising Star in Business/Corporate Law

Professional & Community Activities

  • Chairman, Board of Directors, Re-Design Committee Chair, United Way of Greater Greensboro
  • Past Chairman, Board of Trustees and Executive Committee, Greensboro Children's Museum
  • Chair, Board of Adjustments, City of Greensboro (2003-2009)
  • Board of Directors, Victory Junction Gang Camp, an affiliate of Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camps for seriously ill children (1999-2006)
  • Member, Steering Committee, and Past Grantmaking Committee Chair, The Future Fund, Greater Greensboro Community Foundation
  • Graduate, Leadership Greensboro, Greensboro Area Chamber of Commerce (2002)
  • Corporate Campaign Coordinator, United Way of Greater Greensboro, Coordinator of the Year nominee, Leading the Way and Silver Awards (2002)
  • Member, American Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association and Greensboro Bar Association
  • Member, Business & Real Property Divisions, North Carolina Bar Association and American Bar Association
  • Past President (1999-2000), Board Member (1997-2001), Young Lawyers Section, Greensboro Bar Association, Received ABA Young Lawyer Division Award for Achievement & Outstanding Activities and Accomplishment (1999-2000)
  • Former Guardian Ad Litem and Guilford County Schools Lunch Buddy (1998-2001)

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