Lawrence Block
USA Guide 2023
Band 4 : Government Contracts
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Provided by Lawrence Block
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Larry Block is a seasoned government contracts attorney with a diverse practice and broad expertise in government contract consultation and complex litigation. His practice sees him handling significant bid protests before the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Court of Federal Claims, as well as internal investigations.
Larry represents large and small contractors, 8(a) contractors, not-for profit organizations, and individuals in government contract matters related to federal and state agencies. Larry has successfully litigated pre-award and post-award government contract matters before Boards of Contract Appeals, the U.S. Government Accountability Office, the Court of Federal Claims, SBA Office of Hearing and Appeals, state courts, and federal district courts. Larry consults with contractors on a daily basis on administrative and performance issues relating to government contracts and grants, including the applicability of federal procurement regulations, evaluations of solicitations, drafting bids, joint venture and teaming agreements, disputes, claims, requests for equitable adjustment, use of subcontractors, size appeals, assisting with DCAA audits, defense of debarment/suspensions, and fulfillment of minority subcontracting requirements. He assists buyers and sellers throughout the M&A process, including government contracts due diligence, novations, and post-sale compliance. Larry also maintains a business litigation practice that requires him to regularly appear in state and federal courts in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia.