Biography
Assisted by a Masters in Taxation from NYU, John May approaches every case with a client-focused outlook, giving clear recommendations and ensuring that they’re efficiently implemented. John specializes in golf and country club development and operations, but also serves his clients in land acquisition development and sales. In addition, John is experienced in succession planning; his strategies allow for tax-efficient transfers of control of privately held businesses, both during the owner’s lifetime or death.
Education
- Wake Forest University (B.A.)
- Wake Forest University (J.D)
- New York University (L.L.M., Taxation)
Memberships and Court Admissions
- State of North Carolina
Professional and Community Affiliations
- General Counsel FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. (2013-present)
- Chairman, Moore County Partners in Progress (2013-present)
- Director, Moore County Partners in Progress (2002-present)
- Director, Lawyers Mutual Liability Insurance Company of North Carolina (2010-2022)
- Past Trustee, North Carolina Healthcare Association
- Director, FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. (1995-2002)
- Member, Disciplinary Hearing Committee, North Carolina State Bar (2003-2007)
- Wake Forest University School of Law Alumni Council
- Chairman, FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. (1995-1997)
- Director, Moore Regional Hospital, Inc. (1991-1996)
- Member, Business Law Council, North Carolina Bar Association
- President, The Country Club of North Carolina, Inc. (1994-2003)
- Director, The Country Club of North Carolina, Inc. (1988-2003)
- Chairman, Board for Continuing Legal Education, North Carolina State Bar (2000-2001)
- Member, Board for Continuing Legal Education, North Carolina State Bar (1995-2001)
- Chairman, Moore Regional Hospital, Inc. (2012-2013)
- Councilor, North Carolina State Bar (1993-2005)
- Wake Forest University Alumni Council
- Member, Real Property Law Council, North Carolina Bar Association (1981-1983)
News and Articles
A Stroll Through Chancellor Chandler’s Magic Kingdom
The decision of the Delaware Supreme Court in In re The Walt Disney Company Derivative Litigation,...
Traps For The Unwary In The Perfection Of Security Interests In Quirky Collateral
The Uniform Commercial Code¹ (the “UCC”) generally governs the creation and perfection of security interests in...
Use Of The Annual Exclusion For Transfers Of Interests In Family Entities
The use of business entities—limited partnerships, closelyheld corporations and limited liability companies—offers clients ease of management,...
Member’s Bankruptcy Is No Fiesta For Remaining LLC Members
The disposition of limited liability company (“LLC”) membership interests upon bankruptcy of a member is, in...
Restoring The Benefit Of The Bargain
The common law of North Carolina provides...
