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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upcounsel
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Client Reviews
"Thomas was a very prompt attorney. Thanks for your help Thomas!"
"Had a really professional and good experience working with Thomas as he was very knowledgeable, made sure to answer all of my questions, and very promptly too! Will definitely recommend Thomas again"
"It was a pleasant to work with Thomas Bark. The communication was very clear and polite. The job was done on time. Thank you very much!"
"We had a great experience working with him"
"Great!"
"Smooth"
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.