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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Client Reviews
"Extremely pleased with Thomas' professionalism, knowledge and client commitment. I would not consider any other lawyer for my corporate affairs."
"Mr. Thomas has been very helpful in our process, very responsible and quick, 100% recommended"
"It's the 3rd time we've commissioned Thomas to conduct legal work for our company and throughout he has been incredibly responsive and knowledgable."
"Thomas was extremely helpful, informative, and patient with my questions. He understood what I needed immediately and delivered in a timely manner."
"Thomas Bark was exceptionally responsive and provided fast turnaround times in all of his work. He was knowledgeable and efficient."
"Thomas was patient in answering questions, explained the process well, was quick to respond and got dissolution done hassle free. Overall a great experience."
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.