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
"Thomas was knowledgeable and was quick to turn around a short deadline and provided me with an honest advice that will protect me as a private lender."
"Right away I was ready to pick Thomas, because he's personable, confident, and responded to my particular need."
"He's great a lawyer and reviewed everything perfectly."
"Second experience. Top lawyer."
"Thomas was very knowledgeable, and responsive with my small businesses projects. I will happily recommend him as well as utilize his services again if needed."
"Great experience! I hired Thomas to prepare a sales rep contract for my business. Extremely knowledgable, thorough, and got it done in a couple of days. His pricing was also very reasonable."
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.