James B. Rixey

Jay concentrates his practice on general corporate matters and commercial transactions. His corporate practice includes advising businesses on a variety of organizational and corporate matters, including business formation, preparation and review of operating agreements and other corporate documents, and contract review and negotiation.

Jay’s commercial transactions practice includes experience in the acquisition, development, financing, sale, and leasing of commercial property. He represents small and medium sized businesses of all types, including developers, lenders, landlords, and tenants in a variety of commercial real estate transactions.

Jay grew up in Virginia Beach and has strong ties to the local community. He received his B.A. in History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a minor in Social & Economic Justice. He received his J.D. from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University, and his MBA from the Lundy-Fetterman School of Business at Campbell University.

Recognition

Education

Campbell University, M.B.A.

Campbell University School of Law, J.D.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A.

Admissions

Virginia

United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia

• Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association
• Virginia Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate
• Virginia Bar Association/YMCA Model Judiciary Program, Attorney Advisor
• ODU Launch Entrepreneurial Business Start-Up Program, Speaker on Business Entities
• Downtown Norfolk Council – Downtown 100
• Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce – tHRive Young Professionals