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 awesome to work with! He responded quickly, was very knowledgeable, and went the extra mile to help me out with my problem. I would strongly recommend working with him!"
"Great experience! Thomas was very knowledgeable and helpful tailoring his advice & documentation to our needs."
"Was quick in providing help!"
"Thomas has been excellent to work with - very clear on his instructions, very fast and thorough! Next time I need help I will look for Thomas first! I highly recommend him!"
"Amazing attorney. Thomas went above and beyond all our expectations and answered every question we had. He really cared about making sure we did everything correctly. Thomas also helped us in areas in which he was knowledgable unrelated to law, which was an amazing help. Could not be happier with the overall experience. Thank you Thomas your help has been very much appreciated!"
"Awesome to work with- accessible, fast, and detailed."
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.