Merrill G. Jones II

Merrill G. Jones II: Experienced Corporate Lawyer in Greenville, North Carolina

Merrill G. Jones II is a seasoned corporate lawyer based in Greenville, North Carolina. With over two decades of experience, he represents clients in various industries including start-up businesses, business transfers and acquisitions, transactional matters, and tax matters. His extensive background includes representing contractors, design professionals, and project owners in drafting and negotiating construction, design, and design/build contracts.

In addition to his work in the construction industry, Merrill also specializes in corporate, transactional, merger and acquisition (M&A) matters for health care organizations and their owners. He assists hemp industry clients with the formation of companies by helping them negotiate operating agreements, buy-sell agreements, and drafting hemp industry agreements such as manufacturing agreements.

Practice Areas

• Corporate Law
• Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy Law
• Corporate Governance Law
• Tax Law
• Construction Law
• COVID-19 Impact on Businesses
• Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
• Corporate Finance
• Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
• Corporation Compliance Law
• Workouts and Restructurings

Awards & Recognitions

• The Best Lawyers in America, 2013-2024: Corporate Law
• Business North Carolina: Legal Elite, 2016, 2024

Firms

Merrill G. Jones II has been recognized by Ward and Smith PA since 2015.

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA, Graduated: 1990
• Master of Accountancy (M.A.), Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA, Graduated: 1994

Affiliations

Merrill G. Jones II is a Certified Public Accountant since 1994.