Thomas E. Sowers - Berman Fink Van Horn P.C.

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Thomas E. Sowers

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Thomas E. Sowers

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Thomas E. Sowers

Shareholder

Thomas E. Sowers

Biography
Credentials
Recognition
News & Insights
Publications

Biography

Tom Sowers approaches legal issues from a businessperson’s perspective. A Shareholder at Berman Fink Van Horn, Tom’s practice focuses on representing businesses and their owners in a wide range of transactional matters and legal issues.

Tom spends much of his professional time assisting clients with M&A and corporate finance transactions. He also provides clients with general advice relating to the operation of their businesses.

In addition to his corporate practice, Tom has significant experience in representing clients with the purchase and sale of commercial real estate and related financing transactions. Tom also regularly represents both landlords and tenants in commercial real estate leasing transactions. Tom was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1997 and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia. He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Atlanta Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

Tom was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He has lived in Atlanta since graduating from law school in 1997. Tom and his wife have two children.
Credentials

Bar Admissions
- Georgia (1997)
- Federal
  - United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia
Education
- B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1990
- J.D., St. John’s University School of Law, 1997
  - Associate Editor, St. John’s University Law Review
Professional Memberships
- State Bar of Georgia
  - Business Law Section
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America, 2024 – present
News & Insights

Blog Posts

blocking enforcement of the CTA

ALERT: Injunction Issued Against Corporate Transparency Act

Deadline is approaching to file your beneficial ownership information reports

Corporate Transparency Act – What You Need to Know (Updated 11.5.24)

CTA

Corporate Transparency Act Update

Mergers & Acquisitions

M&A Broker Exemption Goes Into Effect

data privacy

Data Privacy Legislation in the U.S. – Where We Stand Right Now

federal privacy legislation

What is the Status of Federal Privacy Legislation?

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Publications
- Be Mindful of Rule 701 when Issuing Equity Compensation, Berman Fink Van Horn E-News (Winter 2015/2016)
- Giving Stock to Employees, Berman Fink Van Horn E-News
  (July 2014)
  
  Understanding your Website Privacy Policy, Berman Fink Van Horn E-News
  (November 2013)
- Creating, Maintaining and Terminating Business Relationships, Berman Fink Van Horn Perspectives (Winter 2011)
- Legal Issues to Consider in Preparation for the Sale of a Business, Berman Fink Van Horn Perspectives (Spring 2010)
- Fiduciary Duties of Members in Georgia, LLCs
  (November 2008)
- Letter of Intent Issues in the Purchase or Sale of a Privately Owned Company
  (June 2007)