Thomas's Biography

Thomas E. Sowers is a shareholder in the Firm. Tom’s practice focuses on representing businesses and their owners in a wide range of legal issues.

Much of Tom’s practice involves representing clients in transactional matters. Tom has substantial experience in representing the buyers and sellers of businesses in all aspects of the transaction, as well as in assisting clients in corporate finance transactions. In addition, Tom regularly provides clients with general advice in the operation of their businesses, and he has extensive experience drafting and negotiating all types of commercial agreements, including agreements among owners of the same business (such as shareholder agreements, operating agreements and partnership agreements), agreements between businesses and their employees (such as employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, and equity incentive plans and agreements), and agreements between separate businesses (such as joint venture agreements, agreements relating to technology licenses, transfers and services, and other business agreements involving the purchase and sale of products and services).

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, Sun, have two children, Nicholas and Olivia.

Thomas's 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)

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