Practice Areas
Education
- B.S., North Carolina State University, 2002; magna cum laude, Tau Beta Pi, Chi Epsilon
- J.D., Campbell Law School, 2006; Articles Editor, Campbell Law Review, Order of Old Kivett
Bar & Court Admissions
- North Carolina, 2006
J. Drake Brinkley
- Research Triangle Office
- TEL: (919) 286-8057
- FAX: (919) 416-8357
- drakebrinkley@mvalaw.com
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Drake Brinkley practices in the area of corporate law. Mr. Brinkley has been involved in the formation and dissolution of corporations and limited liability companies, mergers, acquisitions, transactional due diligence, and the drafting and negotiation of various vendor and customer agreements.
In addition to his corporate law practice, Mr. Brinkley also practices in the area of commercial real estate assisting companies with property sales and acquisitions, and various leasing matters. Mr. Brinkley has also earned the credential of being a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP). As a LEED AP, Mr. Brinkley understands the LEED Green Building Rating System and has extensive knowledge about green building practices and principles.
Prior to attending law school, Mr. Brinkley was a civil engineer employed by an international engineering design firm.
Of Note
- Selected for inclusion to the 2011 North Carolina Rising Stars list, which is included in the North Carolina Super Lawyers magazine.
- Law Clerk to the Honorable Judge Douglas McCullough, NC Court of Appeals, Raleigh, NC (2006-2007)
- Engineering Intern, NC
News
- MVA attorneys honored by NC Super Lawyers
- Drake Brinkley Appointed to the Board of Directors for the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce
- Drake Brinkley Selected to Serve As Chair for New Chamber Program
- Drake Brinkley Received LEED Accreditation
Professional Affiliations
- Member, The Morrisville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
- Chair, The Morrisville Chamber of Commerce Business Advisory Council
- Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
- North Carolina Bar Association and Wake County Bar Association