Overview
Most of Vince Mastracco’s clients consider him more than just a legal advisor. He serves as a business confidant, looking at every transaction from a strategic viewpoint. In addition to his technical and legal skills, he possesses the ability to conduct a complete business evaluation for his clients and make recommendations that will support their business plans.
Vince takes the time to truly understand his client’s business and stay informed as to industry trends that affect his clients. His genuine interest in his client’s goals is obvious. That is probably why he has developed so many close relationships with his clients over the years.
As a business attorney, Vince brings a wealth of experience and understanding to the table. He works with clients as they buy, sell and grow their businesses and enter into new markets. The scope of Vince’s practice includes the area of securities law, assisting clients in the legal aspects of raising capital through public and private offerings.
Vince is active in numerous community organizations, including service on the Boards of Directors for Truist Bank, Norfolk Academy, and the Hampton Roads Community Foundation. He is the former Chairman of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Past Chair of the Finance and Investment Committee for Eastern Virginia Medical School Foundation, and Past Chair of the Board of Trustees of Virginia Wesleyan College. He also served on the Board of Visitors of The University of Virginia, and he was the Chairman of the Medical Center Operating Board. Vince is a member of the Hampton Roads Business Roundtable, Greater Norfolk Corporation, the Hampton Roads Partnership, Virginia Foundation of Independent College, and formerly the Commonwealth Transportation Board.
Recognition & Honors
Honors & Recognitions
Best Lawyers in America, 1999–2026
Top Lawyers; CoVaBiz, 2017-2020, 2023-2026
America’s Leading Business Lawyers; Chambers USA, 2005–2014, 2016-2023
Virginia’s Legal Elite; Virginia Business Magazine, 2001–2025
The Power List; Inside Business, 2011-2013, 2017-2023; Emeritus List, 2024-2025
50 Most Influential Virginians; Virginia Business Magazine, 2020-2021
Virginia 500 - The Power List: Law, Virginia Business Magazine, 2020, 2021
Norfolk Corporate Law Lawyer of the Year; Best Lawyers in America, 2013
Virginia Super Lawyers; Law & Politics, 2006–2018
Virginia Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition; Law & Politics, 2009
Fellow; Virginia Law Foundation, 2005
Law Clerk to The Honorable Walter E. Hoffman, Chief Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, 1964–1965
Phi Delta Phi
Press & Publications
News
Community & Professional
Associations
Virginia Economic Development Partnership; Past Chairman
American Bar Association; Corporate, Banking and Business Law Section
Virginia Bar Association
Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association
Truist Bank; Board of Directors, Regional Advisory Board
Eastern Virginia Medical School Foundation; Past Chairman, Finance and Investment Committee
Greater Norfolk Corporation
Hampton Roads Partnership
Virginia Wesleyan College; Past Chairman, Board of Trustees
University of Virginia; Board of Visitors; Medical Center Operating Board, Past Chair
Hampton Roads Community Foundation; Board of Directors
Hampton Roads Business Roundtable; Executive Committee
Virginia Foundation of Independent Colleges
Credentials
Education
University of Virginia; B.A., 1961
University of Richmond; LL.B., 1964
New York University; LL.M., 1966