Thomas Bark
Experienced Startup/Corporate Attorney
Florida
NY
"He's great a lawyer and reviewed everything perfectly."
About
Thomas gives practical and efficient advice in a manner that makes it simple for clients to understand. He helps you see the "big picture" and implications down the road. He works efficiently and will not burden you with unnecessary legalize or unimportant issues.
Thomas's prior… read more experience includes 26 years at two top international law firms, including two years in France where he helped non-US clients understand US laws. Thomas graduated from the University of Virginia school of law and has a bachelor's degree in accounting.
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"Thomas was very helpful, knowledgeable and transparent with options and pricing. This was my first transaction on upcounsel, and because of how well it went I will be sure to use this platform again. I will definitely be using Thomas again for any future related needs."
"Thomas was great, would recommend him to others"
"Very easy to deal with"
"Very clear and fast."
"Thomas has been involved in the legal work of our startup over several months and various projects and he has always been fast, efficient and prompt with his work"
"With a tight deadline, Thomas was able to provide exactly what I needed. This was my first transaction on upcounsel, and because of how well it went I will be sure to use this platform again. I recommend both the platform and Thomas to anyone considering services that are in his wheelhouse."
Work History
Freelance
Freelance Attorney
Jan 2016 - Present
Freelance attorney representing startups and personal clients in all corporate matters, including formation, finance, founders' issues, labor and contractors, acquisitions, dissolutions, vesting, tax, etc.
Represented 500+ startups in formation and founder issues; 100+ Series Seed/Series A financings; SAFE and convertible note issuances; acquisitions and dissolutions; 20+ founder departures, etc.
Jones Day
Partner
Jan 1998 - Dec 2015
Partner in M&A group, specializing in public and private acquisitions, securities, joint ventures, VC financing, corporate governance, joint ventures and cross-border transactions.
Willkie Farr
Associate
Sep 1990 - Jan 1998
Associate in corporate department, specializing in corporate, finance, securities, acquisitions, lending and joint ventures. Worked two years in Paris, France office.