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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Practice Areas
Client Reviews
"Working with Thomas has been great, he is very professional and knows the legal requirements for start-ups, responds quickly and meets all the deadlines he sets. I would recommend him highly to everyone involved with startups in the US."
"Thomas helped me file my tax and report very short term ever over the weekend in order to keep the deadline. Outstanding - thanks a lot!"
"Wonderful to work with; great response time and clear/concise."
"I hired Thomas for a Corp dissolution in DE and CA. He was responsive and clear in his communication. We just filed it but I am confident things are done right. Thank you!"
"Thomas is extremely helpful and with vast knowledge, and which is also essential he is honest and will not rip you off. I really can recommend him as a startup lawyer."
"Thank you for great communication and work!"
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.