Atty. Thomas Payne Clark

Atty. Thomas Payne Clark

Thomas Payne Clark is a lawyer practicing taxation, corporations, personal service organizations and 4 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Fort Myers Fort Myers 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Payne Clark at a glance

Thomas Payne Clark is an Of Counsel based in Fort Myers, Florida, practicing at Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment, business, tax, m&a, and health care. Admitted to practice in Florida (1985) and U.S. Tax Court (1986). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D. New, 1984) and University of Florida (B.S.B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Fort Myers, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Payne Clark is a lawyer practicing taxation, corporations, personal service organizations and 4 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Thomas practices at Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. in Fort Myers, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Payne Clark's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Payne Clark handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Thomas Payne Clark is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Thomas Payne Clark is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Florida →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Thomas Payne Clark is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Florida →

Health Care Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Myers are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Payne Clark

Where is Thomas Payne Clark's law office located?
Thomas Payne Clark's law practice is located in Fort Myers, Florida. The firm is Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Payne Clark handle?
Thomas Payne Clark focuses on employment, business, tax, m&a, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Thomas Payne Clark practiced law?
Thomas Payne Clark has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Thomas Payne Clark go to law school?
Thomas Payne Clark earned their education at (J.D. New, 1984); (B.S.B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Thomas Payne Clark for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas Payne Clark directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Thomas Payne Clark received?
Thomas Payne Clark's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. New
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
- 1984
B.S.B.A.
University of Florida
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1986

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