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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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What the Team is Known For
Dentons offers a broad range of government contracting services including acquisitions advice and compliance review, as well as representing clients in procurement fraud proceedings and intellectual property claims. The team has significant experience handling complex costs disputes and regularly appears before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals as well as federal and state courts. Its clients hail from a diverse range of industries including technology, life sciences, aerospace and defense, among others.
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Work Highlights

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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.

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  • They have a fantastic depth of government contracts knowledge.

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  • The team is very responsive and timely.

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  • Dentons combines its deep knowledge of government contracts with its efficiency and ability to provide practical solutions for companies.

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  • The lawyers are practical, creative and quick to respond.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Steven Masiello
    Steven Masiello

    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.

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    • We get excellent knowledge, expertise and strategy from him.

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    • He provides very practical and strategic advice.

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    • Steve is an outstanding attorney. He is very responsive and provides practical and actionable advice.

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    • He 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

    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.

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    • He is a superstar.

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  • Joe Martinez
    Joe Martinez

    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.

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    • Joe provides keen, sound and pragmatic legal advice on claims, REAs and litigation.

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    • He is an extremely skilled lawyer and litigator with a strong background in government contracts disputes.

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