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 graduated from the University of Virginia school of law and has a bachelor's degree in accounting. His practice includes corporate law, corporate finance, M&A, lending, employment, joint ventures and technology transactions. While he has represented large Fortune 500 companies, he regularly works with small companies and startups in all legal matters related to their business.

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
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"Thomas was very helpful, knowledgeable and transparent with options and pricing. This was my first transaction on upcounsel, and because of how well it went I will be sure to use this platform again. I will definitely be using Thomas again for any future related needs."

Assist with Other Business Formation Matter
Posted on Jun 6, 2019
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"Thomas was great, would recommend him to others"

Short Form Dissolution Package
Posted on Jun 5, 2019
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"Very easy to deal with"

Stripe Atlas Post-Incorporation Package
Posted on Jun 4, 2019
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"Very clear and fast."

Dissolve Corporation
Posted on Jun 3, 2019
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"Thomas has been involved in the legal work of our startup over several months and various projects and he has always been fast, efficient and prompt with his work"

Employee Stock Option Plan
Posted on Jun 2, 2019
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"With a tight deadline, Thomas was able to provide exactly what I needed. This was my first transaction on upcounsel, and because of how well it went I will be sure to use this platform again. I recommend both the platform and Thomas to anyone considering services that are in his wheelhouse."

Review Buyout Agreement
Posted on May 31, 2019

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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