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Government Contracts: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper LLP (US) is a well-regarded firm that provides impressive expertise across a wide range of government contract matters. The firm has notable prowess in the transactional space, particularly in issues relating to M&A involving government contractors. DLA Piper possesses a strong track record in high-stakes bid protests, cost disputes and contract claims. The team offers substantive knowledge of procurement law, and in niche areas such as cybersecurity. It regularly acts for foreign and domestic contractors across a range of industries, including the technology and defense sectors.

Work Highlights

  • DLA Piper successfully represented GE Aviation in an appeal before the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and protected GE’s award of a strategically important Navy contract.

Strengths

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The team are smart people, very dedicated and knowledgeable.

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The firm navigates urgent and complex matters in a manner that inspires confidence.

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DLA Piper is extremely helpful, knowledgeable and delivers nuanced legal analysis.

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The team at DLA Piper are true subject matter experts. I can always count on them to provide us pragmatic advice and look out for our best interests.

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DLA Piper provides succinct advice and is a spectacular group.

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Notable Practitioners

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Brad Jorgensen
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Brad Jorgensen
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Band 1

Brad Jorgensen is regularly engaged by leading government contractors on complex M&A matters.

Brad has really good expertise.

He is a subject matter expert and has the ability to address client issues with practical business acumen.

Brad Jorgensen is extremely helpful on complex government contract M&A.

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Dawn E Stern
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Dawn E Stern
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Band 1

Dawn Stern is noted for her proficiency in advising government contractors on complex issues of compliance relating to cybersecurity obligations. Additionally, she is well-versed in handling contentious government contracting matters, including bid protests and contract disputes.

Dawn is an extremely talented government contracts lawyer. She is well-versed in the subject matter and has great connections in the community.

Dawn is an amazing attorney.

Dawn's counsel is invaluable as we navigate the complex technical world of government contracting and the various nuanced issues that arise there.

She is a critical source of information in a constantly changing landscape.

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Richard P Rector
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Richard P Rector
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Band 1
Richard Rector has over three decades' experience in government contracts, acting for clients in the full range of disputes, including bid protests and False Claims Act investigations.

Richard leads with pragmatism and unvarnished advice.

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Daniel Cook
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Daniel Cook
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Band 5
Daniel Cook assists government contractors on a broad array of matters including bid protests and cost disputes. He boasts notable experience advising medical device manufacturers.

Daniel is an excellent partner with deep knowledge of government contracts.

He is an attentive partner and has a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

Daniel is extremely knowledgeable.

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Sam Knowles
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Sam Knowles
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Band 5
Sam Knowles displays strong capability handling M&A transactions involving government contractors. He is called upon to represent clients in bid protests and to provide counsel on complex compliance issues.

Sam is talented and practical.

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Christie Alvarez
Christie Alvarez
Associates to watch

Christie Alvarez is noted for her impressive government contracts practice, including on bid protests and compliance issues.

Christie is very thorough, diligent and responsive.

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Thomas Daley
Thomas Daley
Associates to watch

Thomas Daley is noted for his experience on complex bid protests and investigations.

Thomas provides very good advice and has strong knowledge.

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Government Contracts
Richard P Rector
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Richard P Rector
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Band 1
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Dawn E Stern
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Dawn E Stern
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Band 4
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Brad Jorgensen
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Brad Jorgensen
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Band 5
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Daniel Cook
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Daniel Cook
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Band 5
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Sam Knowles
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Sam Knowles
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Christie Alvarez
Christie Alvarez
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Thomas Daley
Thomas Daley
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Government Contracts: Bid Protests
Richard P Rector
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Richard P Rector
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Government Contracts: Cybersecurity
Dawn E Stern
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Dawn E Stern
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Band 1
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Government Contracts: M&A
Brad Jorgensen
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Brad Jorgensen
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Band 1
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