Client Comments

"Tom is a great 'business' lawyer. He brings to the table common sense and good commercial instincts, as well as solid legal skills and knowledge. When I call on Tom for help, I know that he will guide me to the best practical result - weighing all legal, business and financial factors. He is a trusted member of the team and an invaluable resource."
- Bill Erickson
  Former CEO of M7 Networks Inc.



"Tom's extensive software licensing expertise and experience negotiating terms with large companies have helped us complete transactions that are strategic to our business. Tom provides practical advice and timely, cost-effective services that are well-suited to an entrepreneurial company such as ours."
- Matt Hahn
  General Manager of SciTegic, Inc.



"It is a pleasure to work with Tom. He is intelligent, insightful, practical and works well under tight deadlines."
- Bill Reimus
  Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Taylor Made-adidas Golf Company



"Tom offers a unique combination of being able to structure, negotiate and close deals as well as navigate his way through difficult legal issues. He would be a valuable asset to any executive management team."
- Mick Savage,
  former CEO of Molecular Simulations Inc.



"Tom's unique blend of business and legal experience, coupled with his strong focus on achieving business objectives, allows him to contribute to and drive solutions to very complex and difficult transactions."
- Saiid Zarrabian,
  former COO of Pharmacopeia, Inc.



"As someone with extensive experience in sales, business development and management during my career, I know the frustration of an important contract getting bogged down in the legal review process. Tom is excellent at negotiating contracts smoothly and competently, making sure to focus on key points while protecting our company's interests. His experience and fast turnaround times make him a tremendous facilitator and a real asset to the sales and business development functions."
- Julie Bryant,
  Board Member, GeneGo, Inc.



"As a former law firm partner turned venture capital investor, I've worked with many attorneys throughout my career, and know good lawyers from mediocre ones. Tom's insight, judgment and skill make him efficient, and effective. I'm very comfortable with him representing me in my investment transactions because he's one of the best business attorneys I've worked with in the technology sector."
- John Ingalls,
 Private Company Investor

"As someone who has worked extensively in venture capital and with operating companies, I can appreciate the value of a good business attorney. Tom's analytical abilities are outstanding, and his experience and focus on what's important in business transactions can be of great benefit to growing companies that need to stay on track and avoid missteps in their deal-making. He is a valued and trusted advisor to me."
- John T. Hendrick,
 Angel Investor and Former General Partner of Avalon Ventures and Galway Partners




*Disclaimer: No client comment, testimonial or endorsement included above constitutes a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of a legal matter.