John F. Cale
90 North Main Street,
Suite 201
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
P.O. Box 1287
Harrisonburg, VA 22803


T: 540.437.3135
F: 540.437.3101
email: John F. Cale

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  Areas of Practice

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
John F. Cale concentrates his practice in tax, business and health care law.  He advises private companies and their owners at every stage of the business lifecycle, from formation to succession. He helps owners reach their goals in a legally sound and tax-efficient manner. 

Mr. Cale also represents clients in tax controversies and advises nonprofit organizations.

Experience

  • Drafted employment agreements, stock purchase agreements, buy-sell agreements, operating agreements, articles of incorporation and bylaws, consent minutes, and other key business planning documents
  • Advised clients on tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including tax-free reorganizations
  • Advised clients on tax law issues including: conservation tax credits, the Neighborhood Assistance Act credit, choice of entity, and EIN regulations
  • Advised clients in tax controversies, including a federal employment tax dispute and offers-in-compromise
  • Assisted nonprofit organizations on formation, new activities, and the charitable solicitation regulations


Education

  • University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, Virginia, J.D., 2007
  • Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, 
    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting, 2003 
  • CET Academic Programs-Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China, Summer 2005 Coursework included Chinese contract law, Chinese legal writing and classical Chinese 
  • Princeton in Beijing, Beijing, China, Fourth-Year Chinese, Summer 2004
  • Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, B.A. Economics, 2000


Professional and Community Associations

  • Virginia State Bar
  • Harrisonburg Rockingham Chamber of Commerce, Community Leadership Program, 2007
  • Reading Volunteer, Project Read - Community Partnerships
  • Rockingham County Rotary Club
  • Harrisonburg-Rockingham Bar Association, Treasurer 2008-2009