Cope Thomas – Business Contracts Attorney

Cope Thomas is a Florida-licensed attorney focused exclusively on contract drafting,
negotiation, and dispute resolution. With experience negotiating billions of dollars in contracts
worldwide, he helps clients—from startups to mid-size companies—navigate legal agreements
with confidence and clarity.

Legal Career & Qualifications:

  • UpWork – Top Rated Business Attorney with a track record of delivering real solutions
    to over 100 clients, including startups, small businesses, and growing enterprises.
  • Founder, ContractReader.us – Created the world’s first automated contract review SaaS
    platform. This innovative tool reflects a deep commitment to using AI to reduce legal risk
    and improve efficiency.
  • General Electric – Led global contract negotiations for energy infrastructure projects;
    drafted and negotiated EPC, consortium, and subcontract agreements; drove strategic
    procurement initiatives.
  • Teachers College, Columbia University – Led contract negotiations and insurance
    matters for all College purchasing, including clinical trials, IP licensing, software, leases,
    and risk management.
  • Siemens – Negotiated and executed electric power supply contracts; advised on contract
    risk, compliance, and Federal Acquisition Regulation.
  • Published Author – The Florida Bar Journal: “Computer Generated Animation:
    Identifying New and Subtle Prejudicial Special Effects”

Focused Practice Areas

Cope Thomas focuses on a wide range of contractual agreements including:

● influencer ● partnering ● publishing ● SaaS ● IP licensing ● technology transfer ●
website terms of use ● CCPA & GDPR compliant privacy policies ● IT outsourcing ●
cloud services ● residential and commercial construction ● subcontractor ● education ●
FERPA ● medical ● HIPAA ● mergers and acquisitions ● employment ● commercial lease
● equity share ● equipment sale & lease ● franchise ● travel ● confidentiality ● non-
compete ● RFP/RFQ ● FAR ● AIA ● and more….

Why Work with Cope Thomas

Strategic Legal Counsel
Every contract you sign matters. Cope provides focused, high-value legal counsel to protect your
interests and mitigate risk.
Clear Path Forward
Whether you need a new agreement or are dealing with a contract dispute, Cope will conduct a
due diligence review and outline your best next steps.
Experienced in What Matters
Decades of real-world experience in high-stakes commercial contracts—IP, licensing, leases,
employment, tech services, and more.

Get in Touch

Phone: (904) 689-0277
Email: copethomas@contractreader.us
Address: 230 West King Street, Saint Augustine, FL 32084