Thomas Bark

Thomas Bark

Experienced Startup/Corporate Attorney

Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Licensed in
NY
University of Virginia School of Law

"He's great a lawyer and reviewed everything perfectly."

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About
Thomas' practice includes corporate finance, purchase/sale/merger transactions, employment agreements and stock options, joint ventures, and corporate contracts, governance and dissolutions. While Thomas previously represented large companies, currently he primarily works with startups in all legal matters related to their cap table and general corporate needs.

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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Practice Areas

Main Areas of Focus
Business Formation & Structure
Business Formation & Structure
  • Advisory Agreement
  • Business Formation Consults
  • Buyout Agreement
  • Bylaws
  • Corporate Dissolution
  • Corporate Formation
  • Corporate Restructure
  • Delaware Incorporation
  • Founders Agreement
  • Joint Venture Formation
  • LLC
  • Operating Agreement
  • Partnership Formation
  • Shareholder Agreement
  • Other Business Formation Matter
Commercial Contracts
Commercial Contracts
  • Affiliate Agreement
  • Business Consulting Agreement
  • Distribution Agreement
  • Licensing Agreement
  • Lien
  • Loan Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Commercial)
  • Privacy Policy
  • Profit Share Agreement
  • Release of Liability
  • SaaS Agreement
  • Service Agreement
  • Terms of Service
  • Other Commercial Contract Matter
Securities & Finance
Securities & Finance
  • Convertible Debt
  • Convertible Note
  • Equity Financing
  • SAFE Document
  • SEC Documents
  • Securities Regulations
  • Seed Financing
  • Series Financing
  • Stock Purchase Agreement
  • Subscription Agreement
  • Term Sheet
  • Other Securities & Finance Matter
Other Practice Areas
Labor & Employment
Labor & Employment
  • Benefits & Compensation
  • Contractor Agreement
  • Contractor Termination
  • Employee Handbook
  • Employee Stock Option Plan
  • Employee Termination
  • Employee Termination Consults
  • Employment Agreement
  • Employment Dispute Consults
  • Employment Policies & Procedures
  • Equity Compensation
  • Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement
  • Non-Compete Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Employment)
  • Severance Agreement
  • Other Labor & Employment Matter
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Asset Purchase
  • Asset Purchase Agreement
  • Merger
  • Reverse Merger
  • Spin-offs
  • Stock Purchase
  • Other Mergers & Acquisitions Matter
Non-Profit
Non-Profit
  • 501(c) or 501(c)3 Compliance
  • Non-Profit Formation
  • Non-Profit Fundraising
  • Other Non-Profit Matter
Other Legal Services
Other Legal Services
  • General Advice
Outside General Counsel
Outside General Counsel
  • Outside General Counsel
Tax
Tax
  • Tax Planning
  • Other Tax Matter

Client Reviews

5.0
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out of 524 reviews
Clear Communication
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Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

"Thomas was a very prompt attorney. Thanks for your help Thomas!"

Stripe Atlas Post-Incorporation Package
Posted on Nov 18, 2018
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"Had a really professional and good experience working with Thomas as he was very knowledgeable, made sure to answer all of my questions, and very promptly too! Will definitely recommend Thomas again"

Stripe Atlas Post-Incorporation Package
Posted on Nov 18, 2018
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"It was a pleasant to work with Thomas Bark. The communication was very clear and polite. The job was done on time. Thank you very much!"

Dissolve Corporation
Posted on Nov 18, 2018
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"We had a great experience working with him"

Dissolve Corporation
Posted on Nov 17, 2018
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"Great!"

Stripe Atlas Post-Incorporation Package
Posted on Nov 16, 2018
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"Smooth"

Dissolve Corporation
Posted on Nov 16, 2018
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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.

Jan 2016 - Present

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.

Jan 1998 - Dec 2015

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.

Sep 1990 - Jan 1998

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