Our practice focuses on three industry sectors: Government Contracts, Construction, and Information Technology. Within these sectors we represent clients on a range of legal issues including general business, contract bids and negotiations, regulatory and administrative compliance, legislative advocacy, labor and employment, claims, and disputes.

Government Contracts

We are experienced in the unique and complex issues of contracting in the public sector. Following is a general list of areas in which we provide our services:

• Contract Bids & Negotiations

• Contractor Qualification Determinations

• Small Business Programs

• Teaming and Subcontracting Arrangements

• Contract Pricing & Cost Rate Determinations

• Past Performance Evaluations

• Award Disputes & Bid Protests

• Claims & Equitable Adjustments

• Contract Performance & Administration Disputes

• Terminations; and

• Government Audits & Investigations

Architectural, Engineering, Construction and Facilities Management (AEC/FM) cases present specialized problems that require the skill of legal practitioners who intimately understand the industry. Our experience covers a range of AEC/FM issues including:

• Contract Formation Matters

• Design/Build Planning & Negotiation

• Bids, Bid Errors and Bid Withdrawals

• Risk Allocation Negotiations

• Architect/Engineer Liability Issues

• Surety Bonding and Insurance 

• Project Modifications & Change Orders

• Delays, Accidents & Failures

• Prompt Payment & Retention 

• Construction Warranties and Disclaimers

• Inspection and Acceptance 

• Claims Pricing

• Disputes; and

• Alternative Dispute Resolution

Our Information Technology (IT) services cover matters involving government contract or construction cases. In each of these areas, IT considerations continue to gain importance in the negotiation and performance of contracts. We have worked extensively on emerging issues in these fields, and understand the trends driving this rapidly changing area of the law. Here are some of the issues on which you may require legal assistance:

• Rights in Technical Data

• Software Licensing  Agreements

• Interoperability,
  Evaluation & Testing Agreements

• Electronic Contracting Matters

• Electronic & Web-based Project Management

• Mistake & Liability Issues in Data Transmission

• Data Archiving

• Discovery of Electronic Evidence

• Electronic Security & Authentication; and

• Third Party Service Provider Contracts

A good number of the cases we handle require services that intersect with other areas of the law besides the three mentioned above. Below are examples of issues we will typically handle in-house when serving a client whose core issues fall within our primary areas of practice.

In one way or another, just about all the cases we handle tap into our competency in general business law. This is only natural because the majority of our clients engage our services to achieve business-related objectives. Examples of the general business law matters we have handled for clients include:

• Business Incorporations

• Business Licensing & Certification Matters

• Loan Negotiations

• Warranties & Disclaimers

• Indemnification Agreements

• Taxation Matters

• Property and Equipment Leasing; and

• Intellectual Property Matters.

Labor and Employment Law

Labor and employment issues are another typical area of common concern among businesses. These issues can be particularly harrowing for companies facing rapid staffing growth or reduction challenges.  We have worked successfully with clients to solve a variety of interesting problems in this field. Our services here include:

• Employee and Consulting Agreements

• Prevailing Wage Compliance 

• Project Labor Agreements

• Employee Fringe Benefit Compliance 

• Diversity Programs

• Apprenticeship Programs

• Workers’ Compensation Cases; and

• Health and Safety Compliance Audits

Administrative and Legislative Law

It  is virtually impossible to practice in the Washington, D.C. area without coming into contact with matters involving the Federal legislative or administrative process. Over the years, we have worked extensively on matters in these areas, particularly involving the development and implementation of key business-related laws at the Federal level. Some of the issues on which we have assisted clients include:

• Acquisition Reform;

• Transportation Legislation Advocacy;

• Davis-Bacon and Miller Act Reform;

• Telecommunications Act Reform;

• Affirmative Action Reform; and

• OSHAct Reform

We have also conducted several education seminars on the latest developments on key administrative or legislative issues affecting our clients’ business operations.

Summing Up

As attorneys with solid experience in our areas of practice, we offer both the spectrum and depth of competency to assist our clients in achieving outcomes that reflect well on the bottom-line. We welcome you to call for an initial consultation to discuss your particular needs.

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