Mark focuses his practice on the planning, negotiation and documentation of a wide variety of transactions in the life of a business, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, organization, governance, securities, debt financing, executive compensation, joint ventures and management/ownership succession.

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Mark has a wealth of experience assisting businesses with complex tax issues. He has particularly deep knowledge of partnership and corporate taxation, including structuring entities and transactions.

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Recognized by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business for Corporate Law/Mergers & Acquisitions (2008-2020)

Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Law, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2020), Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Greensboro Lawyer of the Year 2016, 2018, and 2020), Securities/Capital Markets Law, and Tax Law (2007-2020)

Recognized in North Carolina Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) in Business/Corporate Law (2011-2020)

Recognized by his peers for inclusion in Business North Carolina's "Legal Elite" Hall of Fame for Business Law (2010-Present)

Recipient of Distinguished Service Award, North Carolina Bar Association Business Law Section

Secretary, Greensboro Country Club (2016-present)

Member, Board of Directors, Greensboro Country Club (2015-present)

Founding Chair of the Business Law Practice Community, Law Firm Alliance (2012-2014)

Treasurer, Law Firm Alliance (2012-2014)

President, Preservation Greensboro, Inc. (2008-2010)

Member, LLC Act Task Force, North Carolina Bar Association (2008-2014)

Member, Board of Directors, Piedmont Triad Partnership (2007-2009)

Chair (2005-2007), Vice Chair (2003-2005), Business Law Section Council, North Carolina Bar Association​

As a business lawyer, I have the daily opportunity to make things better for business owners and the persons – the family and employees – who depend on them. When I work with a business, the owner’s opportunities and problems become mine. In addressing them, I apply my knowledge and experience gained from more than three decades of practicing business law.

Commentators say: "[Mark] delivers exceptional client service and thought leadership across a wide array of disciplines." – Chambers USA 2019 --- In my experience there are two types of lawyers – dealmakers and deal-breakers. Mark is a dealmaker. – Mergers and acquisitions advisor

Recent Publications & Media

Tax Incentives for Employers in the CARES Act

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April 6, 2020
Much of the focus of the attention generated by the CARES Act has been on the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) through the Small Business Association. Loans through the PPP have the potential to be forgiven on a tax-free basis. Please see our client...(read more)

Speaking Engagements

December 12, 2008

Davidson to Present at 2009 Business Law Institute

Brooks Pierce partner Mark Davidson is scheduled to present “Joint Ventures: Operating Agreements” at the 2009 Business Law Institute on Thursday, February 19 at Pinehurst Resort. The one-hour presentation is scheduled for 1:45 pm and will cover key issues in preparing a joint venture operating...Read more

Recognitions

Eight Brooks Pierce practice areas and 18 of the firm’s attorneys are ranked among the best in...(read more)
Thirty-four Brooks Pierce attorneys have been recognized in the 2020 edition of North Carolina...(read more)
The 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © recognized 55 Brooks Pierce attorneys as industry...(read more)
Nine Brooks Pierce practice areas and 18 of the firm’s attorneys are ranked among the best in North...(read more)
Forty-four Brooks Pierce attorneys have been recognized in the 2019 edition of North Carolina Super...(read more)
Twenty-five Brooks Pierce attorneys have been recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2019...(read more)
The 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © recognized 55 Brooks Pierce attorneys as industry...(read more)
Seven Brooks Pierce practice areas and 21 of the firm’s attorneys are ranked among the best in...(read more)
Thirty-eight Brooks Pierce attorneys have been recognized in the 2018 edition of North Carolina...(read more)
Twenty-five Brooks Pierce attorneys have been recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2018...(read more)
The 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © recognized 54 Brooks Pierce attorneys as industry...(read more)
Thirty-eight Brooks Pierce attorneys have been recognized in the 2017 edition of North Carolina...(read more)
Thirteen Brooks Pierce attorneys have been recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2017...(read more)
The 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © recognized 50 Brooks Pierce attorneys as industry...(read more)
17 attorneys and six practice areas are recognized in the 2016 law firm guide Six Brooks Pierce...(read more)
Thirty-six Brooks Pierce attorneys have been recognized in the 2016 edition of North Carolina Super...(read more)
Thirteen Brooks Pierce attorneys have been recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2016...(read more)
Brooks Pierce is pleased to announce that 26 of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the 2015...(read more)
The 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © recognized 48 Brooks Pierce attorneys as industry...(read more)
13 attorneys and six practice areas are recognized in the 2015 law firm guide (Greensboro, N.C.)...(read more)
Thirty-six Brooks Pierce attorneys have been recognized in the 2015 edition of North Carolina Super...(read more)
Sixteen Brooks Pierce attorneys have been recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2015...(read more)
Brooks Pierce is pleased to announce that 27 of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the 2014...(read more)
The 2015 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© recognized 46 Brooks Pierce attorneys as industry...(read more)
Seven Brooks Pierce practice areas and 14 of the firm’s attorneys are ranked among the best in...(read more)
Business North Carolina magazine publishes annually the “Legal Elite,” lawyers throughout the state...(read more)
Brooks Pierce is pleased to announce that 39 lawyers, representing 46% of the firm’s attorneys,...(read more)
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP is pleased to announce that 46 lawyers were...(read more)
Brooks Pierce is ranked among the best law firms in North Carolina in the 2013 edition of Chambers...(read more)
Business North Carolina magazine publishes annually the "Legal Elite," lawyers throughout the state...(read more)
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP is pleased to announce that 45 lawyers,...(read more)
Brooks Pierce is ranked among the best law firms in North Carolina in the 2012 edition of Chambers...(read more)
Brooks Pierce is pleased to announce that 38 lawyers, representing 43% of the firm’s attorneys,...(read more)
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP is pleased to announce that 34 lawyers,...(read more)
Brooks Pierce is ranked among the best law firms in North Carolina in the 2011 edition of Chambers...(read more)
Business North Carolina Business North Carolina magazine publishes annually the " Legal Elite " -...(read more)
The Best Lawyers in America Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP is pleased to...(read more)
Business North Carolina magazine publishes annually the "Legal Elite" - lawyers throughout the...(read more)
Business North Carolina magazine publishes annually the "Legal Elite" - lawyers throughout the...(read more)
Brooks Pierce is ranked among the best law firms in North Carolina in the 2009 edition of Chambers...(read more)
Nine Brooks Pierce attorneys were selected by their peers to North Carolina's Legal Elite 2009 ,...(read more)
The 2008 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business has ranked the law firm of...(read more)
Business North Carolina magazine Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP is pleased...(read more)

Recent Publications & Media

Tax Incentives for Employers in the CARES Act

Insight
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April 6, 2020
Much of the focus of the attention generated by the CARES Act has been on the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) through the Small Business Association. Loans through the PPP have the potential to be forgiven on a tax-free basis. Please see our client...(read more)

Mark Davidson Receives Distinguished Service Award

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March 7, 2012
Brooks Pierce partner Mark Davidson recently received the Distinguished Service Award from the Business Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association. The award was presented during the section’s annual meeting in Pinehurst. A 1983 graduate of...(read more)