About

Provided by Blank Rome LLP

Market-leading government contracts practice based in Washington, D.C. One of the few national government contracts practices with the experience and bench strength to handle the most complex matters for the biggest clients -- including government contractor M&A (we're one of a handful of firms with this integrated experience).

Known for bet-the-company dispute resolution and litigation, compliance and enforcement, False Claims Act cases, major deals, counseling on billion-dollar defense programs, and bid protests.

Client Service Principles:

Our decades-long record of achievement for our clients is built upon an unwavering commitment to our client service principles: fostering strong client relationships; excellence; engagement and collaboration; and investing in diverse teams.

How We Stand Out:

Represent contractors in all industries, but have deep experience in the defense, aerospace, healthcare, maritime, technology, and professional services sectors.

Focus exclusively on government contracts matters, guiding sophisticated clients as they navigate their most complex matters. We're supported by the resources and complementary practices of a large, national law firm – including corporate/M&A, IP, white collar, government investigations, litigation, and many others.

Achieved success for clients on high-profile, large-dollar, precedent-setting cases before key legal venues such as the U.S. Government Accountability Office and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

Chambers Review

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Government Contracts: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Blank Rome has an experienced group offering expertise in government contracts dispute resolution. Capabilities include bid protests, regulatory investigations and costs disputes, as well as False Claims Act cases. Also offers transactional and acquisition advice to clients doing business with government entities. Serves a broad range of government contractors in the professional services, healthcare, technology and defense sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Blank Rome represented Stanford University in a former employee's False Claims Act lawsuit, alleging that Stanford fraudulently overcharged the U.S. Department of Energy in its operation of a guest house on its campus.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Elizabeth Jochum
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Elizabeth Jochum
2
Band 2

Elizabeth Jochum has particularly impressive experience in major bid protests as a key part of her strong government contracts practice.

Elizabeth is an outstanding example of creativity, empathy and understanding. She is a great role model for the legal profession.

Elizabeth is accessible, responsive and engaged. Her responses are well-constructed and aligned to our needs.

She is one of the strongest and toughest bid protest attorneys I have seen.

Justin Chiarodo
2
Justin Chiarodo
2
Band 2

Justin Chiarodo acts for clients in bid protests and government investigations, as well as providing regulatory compliance counsel. He bolsters his practice with significant transactional expertise, advising clients such as government contractors on all matters relating to M&A.

Justin is a terrific lawyer.

Justin has been a valued partner for many years and has led efforts that resulted in outstanding results for our company.

Justin is a true partner who brings together the resources we need to support our business at the highest levels.

Justin is an expert in in government contracts M&A.

Dominique Casimir
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Dominique Casimir
4
Band 4

Dominique Casimir is well regarded for her work in the government contracts litigation space. She acts on behalf of contractors in a number of industries including healthcare, defense and professional services.

Dominique is a terrific attorney with good judgment and she is very responsive.

Dominique has been providing excellent service for us. Her assistance has been invaluable.

Luke Meier
4
Luke Meier
4
Band 4

Luke Meier demonstrates excellent capabilities on False Claim Act litigation as a central part of his broader government contracts practice.

Luke's strengths include strong legal acumen, industry knowledge, interpersonal skills and responsiveness.

He's extremely approachable, a delight to work with and an extremely knowledgeable individual.

Stephanie Harden
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Stephanie Harden
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Up and Coming

Stephanie Harden is sought after by clients for her deep knowledge of the government contracts space. She has considerable experience in bid protests, mandatory disclosures and False Claims Act litigation among other things.

Stephanie is very thoughtful and intelligent.

We were thrilled with the outcome and appreciated Stephanie’s depth of bid protest experience.

Stephanie is a fantastic advocate and I know a matter is in good hands with her.

Stephanie is an incredibly talented bid protest attorney.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Government Contracts

Justin Chiarodo
2
Justin Chiarodo
2
Band 2
Dominique Casimir
4
Dominique Casimir
4
Band 4
Elizabeth Jochum
4
Elizabeth Jochum
4
Band 4
Luke Meier
4
Luke Meier
4
Band 4
Stephanie Harden
U
Stephanie Harden
U
Up and Coming
Government Contracts: Bid Protests

Elizabeth Jochum
2
Elizabeth Jochum
2
Band 2
Government Contracts: M&A

Justin Chiarodo
2
Justin Chiarodo
2
Band 2