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Robert G. Marks
About Robert
Biography
Review: "He helped us draw million dollar acquisitions. Always explaining the law for lay people. Great communication skills."
Serving the M&A, capital raising and other transactional needs of growth companies and those that invest in growth companies. My goal is to form long-term partnership relationships with my clients. I seek to be an integral part of each client's success.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Mergers and Acquisitions
50%
32 years | 50 cases
Business
25%
32 years | 25 cases
Securities Offerings
25%
32 years | 25 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Check
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Licensed in Virginia for 22 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 29 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 31 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Tomlinson Advisory Group, Llc
8300 Greensboro Drive, Suite L1-124, McLean, VA, 22102
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Robert G. Marks's Reviews
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Posted by Kirk | September 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Mergers & Acquisitions
Partner at a multi-billion dollar investment firm
Rob represented me when I was managing director of a large private equity fund and later when I started my own private equity fund. Rob handled multiple large sales and purchases of businesses for me. I was impressed with his dedication to each deal. He was quick, efficient and added value to every...
Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation
Great fund and transaction attorney!
As a private equity CFO, I worked with Rob on fund formation issues and transactional work. I found him very knowledgeable and great to work with. I knew he always had our best interest in mind. I would highly recommend Rob!
Posted by Zach | October 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Debt & Lending Agreements
Financing transaction with Rob
Rob handled a financing transaction for us. Made sure that it was simple, clean, friendly on all sides by understanding the transaction context and making sure not to over-lawyer it. All parties happy.
Posted by Doug | March 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business
Rob Marks - Tomlinson Advisory
We hired Rob and his firm to close a deal with a fortune 100 company. Rob was extremely helpful in getting us across the finish line and met or exceeded every timeline through the process. I recommend Rob to our other clients as I know they will get timely, excellent service.
Posted by george | March 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Mergers & Acquisitions
great help for acquisitions!
he helped us draw mln dollar acquisitions. always explaining the law for laypeople. great communication skills.
Robert G. Marks's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I know Rob professionally and personally and he is a great guy. Very smart and approachable. In a world where you have lawyers in every corner, skillful lawyers with great intellect and affable personality like Rob are hard to find."
"Robert Marks is an intelligent, creative and knowledgeable lawyer. I give Robert my highest endorsement."
"I enthusiastically endorse Mr. Marks. I have known Mr. Marks for nearly 25 years, starting when we were first-year law students. I consider him to be a gifted, experienced, and dedicated attorney who consistently maintains the highest levels of professional integrity and competence. He is a credit to the practice of law and his hard work, professionalism, and considerable legal talent are commendable."
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"I worked with Rob four years and saw first-hand his brilliance at structuring, negotiating, and drafting complex M&A, private equity, and other corporate transactions."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rob has a creative approach to deals and is easy to work with."
"Rob and I became friends in law school and have remained in touch over the years. He is extremely intelligent, diligent, hard-working and honest, and I recommend him enthusiastically."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Rob Marks on energy efficiency matters when he worked for his prior employer. I found Rob to be highly knowledgeable in the field and was fun to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Rob for nearly 30 years. He is an extremely intelligent person who is able to analyze and service any company's legal needs. Rob is recognized for his expertise and hard work in private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and business law. He uses his extensive, large law firm experience to greatly benefit his corporate clients."
"Rob is a highly skilled attorney with a broad and deep background as a corporate attorney. He drafts well, turns documents quickly, and is responsive by phone and email. More importantly, he brings sound judgment to the negotiating table and is a fair proponent (and opponent) who is looking at the bigger picture without losing sight of the details. I strongly endorse Rob."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
1994
magna cum laude, Harvard University Law School
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Managing Partner, Tomlinson Advisory Group
2003 - 2012
Partner, McGuire Woods
1996 - 2003
Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
1994 - 1996
Associate, Wolf Block Schorr & Solis Cohen
Associations
2015 - Present
District of Columbia Bar, Corporation, Finance and Securities Law SectionMember
2003 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
1996 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Sale of Company
Seller received cash at closing
Invest in Growth Company
Client received money
M&A
Purchase successfully closed
Education
1994
Harvard University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
Princeton University
AB - Applied Baccalaureate
Speaking Engagements
2013
Asian American Business Summit & Expo
"Growing Your Business"
2012
Solar Industry Focus 2012
Navigating a New Industry: Mergers & Acquisitions
2012
Leaf Clean Energy Fund Seminar
“The Intersection of Business Person and Lawyer: The Purchase and Sale Agreement Chapter”
2011
The Investment Life Cycle of your Renewable Energy Company
Getting Your First Institutional Money
2010
Private Equity and Its Place in the New Global Economy
Structuring and Executing an LBO
2010
McGuireWoods LLP 2010 Seminar Series
Building Your Company for Growth and Successful Exit
Publications
2018
Tomlinson Advisory Group blog
Earnouts in M&A Deals
2018
Tomlinson Advisory Group blog
M&A for Early Stage SaaS Companies
2018
Tomlinson Advisory Group blog
Tips to Getting Your First Institutional Money
2011
M&A Alerts, Publication of The M&A Advisor
"Green: Not just the Color of Money, but the Color of New Deals"
2011
Private Equity Review, Publication of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)
“Population and Climate Change Forces Driving the Hot Segments of Environmental and New Energy Investing”
2011
Private Equity Review, Publication of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)
A Short Guide to Selling a Renewable Energy Company
2006
Aspotore Books
Securities Purchase Agreement Line by Line: A Detailed Look at Pro-Buyer and Pro-Seller Variations within a Purchase Agreement
1995
Harvard Journal on Legislation
Should We Beleive the People Who Believe the Children: The Need for a New Sexual Abuse Tender Years Hearsay Exception Statute
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can LLC members deny a potential purchaser of LLC real estate?
16 Jun 2020
Q&A
LLC operating agreement review & real estate advice
04 Jun 2015
Q&A
Can a limited partner become a general partner if he owns the majority of the shares of an LLLP or dissolve the partnership?
02 Jun 2015