
Government Contracts: Costs Disputes
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Dentons' Government Contracts practice is the first dedicated government contracts practice in the US. Our market-leading position goes back more than 50 years. Located in major markets across the country, our team of government contract lawyers, certified public accountants and MBAs includes members who have held positions with major public procurement agencies, the US Department of Justice and Congress, in addition to leadership positions in in industry organizations.
As the only truly global public procurement practice with an immense reach, we have the jurisdictional reach to help clients operating in the most far-flung markets avoid local pitfalls, and craft global compliance strategies.
Over the past two decades, we have litigated 1,000+ cases including: nearly 300 civil False Claims Act (FCA) cases, two of which have been the subject of Supreme Court decisions; the two largest default terminations in history; hundreds of bid protests over the award of contracts in some of the largest and most significant procurements; billions of dollars in contract performance claims; and dozens of product liability cases involving the political question doctrine and state secrets privilege.
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Dentons protested South Carolina contract award, valued at approximately
$479M on behalf of Covendis Technologies Inc.
Strengths
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They provide useful legal resources to assist the government contracts community to stay up to date on relevant legal issues and developments.
Government Contracts: Costs Disputes respondentUSAThey have a fantastic depth of government contracts knowledge.
Government Contracts: Costs Disputes respondentUSAThe team is very responsive and timely.
Government Contracts: Costs Disputes respondentUSADentons combines its deep knowledge of government contracts with its efficiency and ability to provide practical solutions for companies.
Government Contracts: Costs Disputes respondentUSAThe lawyers are practical, creative and quick to respond.
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Steven Masiello
Steven Masiello chairs the firm's government contracts practice and is regularly called upon by clients for guidance in cost accounting matters. He also provides counsel on compliance and due diligence issues. Steve is an super attorney who understands the challenges and needs of in-house attorneys.
Government Contracts: Costs Disputes respondentUSAWe get excellent knowledge, expertise and strategy from him.
Government Contracts: Costs Disputes respondentUSAHe provides very practical and strategic advice.
Government Contracts: Costs Disputes respondentUSASteve is an outstanding attorney. He is very responsive and provides practical and actionable advice.
Government Contracts: Costs Disputes respondentUSAHe is a solutions-oriented adviser with deep and wide experience across a wide swath of government contracts issues.
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Thomas Lemmer
Thomas Lemmer comes recommended for his expertise in cost disputes and is regularly sought out by defense contractors for representation across a range of cost accounting issues. He is exceptional in all respects.
Government Contracts: Costs Disputes respondentUSAHe is a superstar.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Joe Martinez
Joe Martinez is commended for his ability to advise clients on cost accounting issues and performance disputes. Joe is responsive and provides a great service level to his clients. He provides advice that meets the business need and can be acted upon.
Government Contracts: Costs Disputes respondentUSAJoe provides keen, sound and pragmatic legal advice on claims, REAs and litigation.
Government Contracts: Costs Disputes respondentUSAHe is an extremely skilled lawyer and litigator with a strong background in government contracts disputes.
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Steven Masiello
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Thomas Lemmer
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Joe Martinez
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