Fourscore Business Law Celebrates Growth in Raleigh

The firm has expanded from a startup-focused practice to serving a broad range of growing companies.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Fourscore Business Law, a firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, venture financing, and outside general counsel services, was founded in 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Led by President Jesse Jones, the firm has grown to five attorneys and evolved from a small startup-focused practice into a dynamic firm serving a broad range of growing companies.

Why it matters

The story highlights the growth and evolution of a boutique business law firm that has adapted to serve the needs of entrepreneurs and expanding companies in the Raleigh-Durham region, a hub for startups and innovation.

The details

Fourscore Business Law was founded by Jesse Jones with the goal of providing sophisticated legal counsel combined with a genuine partnership approach to help entrepreneurs and business owners grow, protect, and lead their companies. The firm has expanded its team and client base, and embraced a hybrid office culture that balances flexibility with connection. Fourscore is also committed to serving the community through pro bono work and an employee donation matching program.

  • Fourscore Business Law was founded in 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • The firm has grown from a small startup-focused practice to serving a broad range of growing companies.

The players

Jesse Jones

The president and founder of Fourscore Business Law, who started the firm to provide sophisticated legal counsel and genuine partnership to entrepreneurs and business owners.

Fourscore Business Law

A law firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, venture financing, and outside general counsel services, founded in 2017 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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What they’re saying

“I wanted to build a firm that combines sophisticated, strategic legal counsel with genuine partnership and helps entrepreneurs and business owners grow, protect and lead their businesses with confidence, clarity and purpose.”

— Jesse Jones, President, Fourscore Business Law (nclawyersweekly.com)

The takeaway

Fourscore Business Law's growth and evolution from a startup-focused practice to a dynamic firm serving a broad range of companies demonstrates the demand for specialized legal services that can support entrepreneurs and growing businesses in the Raleigh-Durham region.