Jacob P. East, Esq.

Growing up in rural southwest Virginia, Jacob saw first hand the impact that small business had on local communities and families. This allowed Jacob to develop a passion for small business which ultimately led him to pursuing his education at Virginia Tech. During his time at Virginia Tech, he received a degree in business management, with specializations in consulting and data analytics. In doing so, he was able to work closely with local businesses, providing insight on how to improve and optimize their operations.

Following his graduation from Virginia Tech, Jacob continued his studies at Liberty University School of Law and began his legal career working as an intern for Andrew Connors. He has since continued working with Mr. Connors through the founding of Darkhorse Law, and has assisted in creating a client centered firm, focused on helping businesses of all sizes thrive. Following his licensure, he has represented clients in a wide array of subject matters, focusing on business related matters such as formation, planning, and complex business sales, as well as matters concerning contracts, intellectual property, and related disputes.

Jacob has also competed at the national level in the United States Patent and Trademark Office Annual Patent Drafting Competition for two consecutive years, finishing as a regional semi-finalist each year, was also a recipient of the Eagle Scout Award through the Boy Scouts of America in his youth, and was named to the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce 40 under 40 in 2025. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Alyssa and son Luke and volunteering as a coach and partner with Special Olympics Area 9 in the New River Valley. He also enjoys boxing, leatherworking, and woodworking any chance that he gets, and is an active competitor and proponent Highland Games athletics in the Appalachian region.

Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Business and Corporate Law, Business Contracts, Business Formation