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.

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Government Contracts - USA - Nationwide

What the Team is Known For

Blank Rome LLP 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 successfully represented Louis Berger Aircraft Services in a series of protests challenging awards granted to the client for air terminal and ground handling services at US Naval bases in Rota, Spain and Naples, Italy.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Elizabeth Jochum
2
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 a strong communicator and very detailed when assessing issues and recommending next steps.

Elizabeth is a highly skilled attorney and has a terrific understanding of the complex nuances of a federal government contract.

Elizabeth is a strong government contracts lawyer with strategic vision and strong client rapport.

Justin Chiarodo
2
Justin Chiarodo
2
Band 2
Justin Chiarodo acts for clients in bid protests and 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 provides practical and understandable advice that is very effective.

Justin is business-centric and really gets into the details.

Dominique Casimir
4
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.

She is attune to key concerns, identifies potential issues or opportunities well and keeps the client's needs central.

Dominique is stellar and understands how to deal with the government to get good results.

I continue to be impressed with Dominique and the quality of work she delivers.

Luke Meier
5
Luke Meier
5
Band 5

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

He is a knowledgeable, experienced and skilled litigator.

Luke Meier is an excellent litigator in the government contracts space.

Luke is very smart and a very strong advocate.

Luke is a thoughtful subject matter expert, he asks good questions and digs into the facts.

Ranked Lawyers at
Blank Rome LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Government Contracts

Justin Chiarodo
2
Justin Chiarodo
2
Band 2
Dominique Casimir
4
Dominique Casimir
4
Band 4
Elizabeth Jochum
5
Elizabeth Jochum
5
Band 5
Luke Meier
5
Luke Meier
5
Band 5
Government Contracts: Bid Protests

Elizabeth Jochum
2
Elizabeth Jochum
2
Band 2