McCormick Law & Consulting

10/05/2026

Thinking about buying or selling a business?

There’s a lot more to the deal than agreeing on a price. The structure of the transaction, due diligence, financing, taxes, contracts, liabilities, and the terms negotiated before closing can all have a major impact on the outcome.

We put together a practical legal guide covering the key issues buyers and sellers should understand before moving forward.

One of the biggest tips: **get your attorney and tax advisor involved early—ideally before signing a letter of intent.**

Read the full guide here:
https://www.mccormickpc.com/blog/legal-guide-to-buying-or-selling-a-business/

If you’re considering buying or selling a business, our team at McCormick Law & Consulting can help guide you through the process.

A step-by-step legal guide to buying or selling a business: structure, LOI, due diligence, financing, non-competes, and Virginia and NC rules.

07/31/2026

Perfect Friday afternoon for Top Golf with the McCormick Law team! ⛳️ ☀️

07/18/2026

We are excited to share a few photos of our new office at Main Street Tower, located at 300 E. Main Street in the heart of downtown Norfolk.

Our new space is within walking distance of great restaurants, entertainment, and everything downtown has to offer. More importantly, it gives us room to continue growing our team and expanding the services we provide to our clients.

We are actively looking for additional attorneys to join McCormick Law & Consulting as we grow our criminal defense, traffic defense, civil litigation, business mergers and acquisitions, nonprofit law, and medical contracts & transactions practices.

This is a great opportunity to join a rising law firm that offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, a positive team culture, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

Attorneys interested in learning more about current or upcoming opportunities are encouraged to reach out to us directly.

07/11/2026

Our team loves working with Misty Saves the Day! Thank you!!

06/17/2026

Today, we had the privilege of celebrating a remarkable student and an exciting milestone.

Congratulations to Eleanor Dawn Close, recipient of the McCormick Law & Consulting Legal Studies Scholarship, and a proud member of the Oscar F. Smith High School Class of 2026!

Supporting the next generation of leaders and professionals is something we care deeply about, and we are proud to invest in students pursuing their goals and creating opportunities for their future.

Congratulations, Eleanor, and best wishes as you begin your next chapter at the University of Virginia. We look forward to seeing all that you accomplish!

06/17/2026

Local real estate attorney John McCormick said the law doesn’t favor homebuyers who later get an unwelcomed surprise similar to the one Donna Jones got when she bought a home in Hampton and, soon after, began getting unwanted visits from a man with mental illness who used to live at her address.

https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/attorney-has-advice-for-homebuyers-to-avoid-surprises-when-its-too-late/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WAVY_TV_10

06/17/2026

For most families, a home is more than an investment. It's where they should feel safe.

A recent Hampton news story involving a homeowner who says she feels like a "prisoner in her own home" after a man repeatedly returned to the property is a reminder that not every concern is revealed during the homebuying process.

Attorney and firm founder John McCormick recently spoke with WAVY TV 10 about steps homebuyers can take to better understand a property before closing. While no amount of due diligence can uncover every issue, asking the right questions and understanding the property's history can help avoid unwanted surprises down the road.

Thank you to WAVY TV 10 for the opportunity to discuss this important topic.

Link to article in the comments below 👇

06/12/2026

Yesterday may have felt more like the middle of July than the last week of school, but that didn’t stop the students at Chittum Elementary from having a great time at Field Day.

McCormick Law & Consulting was proud to sponsor the event and celebrate the upcoming summer break!

Thank you to the teachers, staff, E.W. Chittum Elementary PTA, and volunteers who helped make the day such a success. We’re grateful for the opportunity to support our local schools!