USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide
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Provided by Fluet
Fluet's Government Contracts Practice provides elite, efficient, and effective legal services to government contractors, focusing on national security: aerospace, defense, intelligence, and dual-use technology. Fluet leverages its deep experience in government and industry to provide practical and actionable advice to contractors facing cutting-edge issues, often under compressed timetables and with suboptimal information – especially involving classified, international, or government enforcement issues.
Businesses of all sizes in national security: aerospace, defense, intelligence, and dual-use technology sectors.
The practice is Chaired by David Panzer and Vice Chaired by Marlena Ewald from Fluet's Tysons, Virginia headquarters.
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Fluet provides counsel on all aspects of legal issues which government contractors may face. Clients benefit from the team's diverse experience in the government contracts sector. The team is experienced handling bid protests before the GAO, as well as compliance issues and disputes between prime contractors and subcontractors.
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Fluet represented Bizzell Corporation in a fraud and breach of contract dispute against Tripwire South.
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Its ability to punch above its weight is quite impressive.
They have deep experience in our market and business. Fluet always has relatable experience to draw upon.
This is a client-centric law firm.
Fluet is much more responsive than large law firms and we get more of a personal touch. The team go above and beyond.
Their awareness of both the legal and commercial sides of our work makes them a true partner, not just outside counsel.
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David Panzar serves as chair of the firm's government contracts department, where he focuses on litigation, government enforcement and challenges to government action. He is particularly experienced in cross-border negotiations, compliance and disputes, notably in a contingency environment.
His previous corporate in-house experience really shows when dealing with clients and their business challenges.
David comes from in-house, so he knows what in-house lawyers care about. He is a dynamic and engaging speaker and is very good at making dry topics engaging and interesting.
He provides a personal touch to the services the firm offers and always goes out of his way to make sure the firm is meeting the needs of our company.
David always provides practical, real world support and expertise.
David is very knowledgeable. He knows the ins and outs and he is very strategic.
Government Contracts
Provided by Fluet
David Panzer
Head of Department
Marlena Ewald
Head of Department
Eric Kronman
Duc H. Nguyen
Nicolas Rotsko
Jim Hilboldt
Emily A. Spence
Grace Williams
Habib Ilahi
Michael O'Leary
Kendra Perkins Norwood
Isaac Natter
David Newsome
Isaac Rosenberg
Matthew Thrasher
Warren Bianchi
Michael Patterson
Kia Rahnama
Ian Button
Marlee Egierski
Amanda Sin
Robert Wu
Mark Teskey
Ruth El
David Panzer
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