Contracts Attorney

Cope Thomas – Business Contracts Attorney in St. Augustine

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”
• University of Florida, College of Law – Juris Doctor

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 Privacy Policies IT Outsourcing Cloud Services Construction Subcontractor Education FERPA Medical HIPAA Mergers & Acquisitions Employment Commercial Lease Equity Share Equipment Sale & Lease Franchise Travel Confidentiality Non-Compete RFP/RFQ FAR AIA

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