Cope Thomas
Business Contracts Lawyer
Florida
FL
"Always a pleasure working with Cope!"
About
He will thoroughly analyze your contract, provide you with a summary of unfair terms, in plain English, at a fraction of typical hourly rates!
And if you need a contract, he can quickly provide you with a wide range of customized agreements that effectively communicate the parties’ duties and expectations.
Mr. Thomas is a Top Rated Attorney with a proven history of delivering real solutions to 100s of startups,… read more small and medium sized companies.
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Client Reviews
"I needed a light review and quick opinion on some language in a service agreement. Cope was very professional and timely with his response. Thanks!"
"Always a pleasure working with Cope!"
"Quality work from Cope with excellent response time! Thank you for your services!"
"Cope was prompt, professional and knowledgeable. I felt much more confident negotiating my independent contractor agreement after speaking with him. I highly recommend his services!"
"Great guy. Helped me out quickly and affordably."
"all I could have hoped for today....clarity, easy-going, collaborative, patient, quickly established as an ally to my situation..would definitely use Cope again."
Work History
Law Office of Cope C Thomas
Attorney Owner
Jan 2018 - Present
• Practice focused on providing a wide range of clear and concise contracts, that effectively communicate the parties’ duties and expectations.
• Top Rated with proven history of delivering real solutions to over 100 startups, small, and medium sized businesses.
Contract Reader
Owner
Jan 2014 - Dec 2017
• Developed, marketed and sold artificial intelligence algorithm that reads non-disclosure agreements in search of risk issues based on predefined commercial and legal policies.
General Electric
Senior Attorney, Contracts
Sep 2008 - Sep 2013
• structured, negotiated, and implemented numerous multinational consortium agreements for construction of large infrastructure projects in the U.S., Germany, Korea, Egypt, Brazil and Australia
• successfully lead international-consortium t&cs bid for the supply of turnkey electric power to the Ichthys LNG Project
• ranked among the most significant oil and gas projects in the world
Teachers College of Columbia University
Contracts Attorney and Risk Manager
Jan 2005 - Sep 2008
• negotiated all College contracts, including supply, construction, independent consultant, IP, partnership, leases, RFPs and federal grants
• represented College interests with respect to all insurance coverage matters
Teachers College of Columbia University
Lecturer
Sep 2006 - Sep 2007
Center for Educational Outreach and Innovation
• created and conducted continuing education course “The Keys to Successful Contract Negotiations”
• attended by executives, managers and professionals responsible for contract terms and conditions