
Thomas Bark
Experienced Startup/Corporate Attorney
Florida
NY
"He's great a lawyer and reviewed everything perfectly."
About
Thomas's prior experience includes 25 years at two top international law firms, including two years outside the US. Thomas gives practical and efficient advice in a manner that makes it simple for the client to understand. He will not waste your time with… read more unnecessary legalize or unimportant issues.
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Client Reviews
"I have only just started working with Thomas ,but so far he has been helpful."
"Super easy to work with. Love being able to shoot a quick message, and get help as needed. Especially for quick legal docs."
"Thomas Bark had a lot of useful information and the man explains it slowly and very clearly."
"as always great service and communication"
"Thomas is a very diligent and knowledgeable lawyer. He provided us with the documents requested in a fast turnaround, and got back with clear answers to our follow-up questions promptly. Definitely will refer to him with any future business legal needs."
"Thomas was a pleasure to work with. He knows his stuff and makes it easy to follow."
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.