Government Contracts: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
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Provided by Venable LLP
Venable has one of the largest government contracts teams in the country, led by prominent practitioners in this industry, all of whom understand the issues and challenges faced during a contract award.
Our clients range from the largest defense contractors in the world to small, entrepreneurial companies. We represent organizations whose primary customer is the government, as well as companies that are looking to find new markets within the government space. We are committed to developing relationships with clients on a proactive basis, creating strategic plans, and managing legal solutions that identify and solve potential problems before they occur. This efficient and cost-effective approach significantly enhances opportunities for our client’s success.
Chambers Review
Venable has a compact but highly adept government contracts group offering a range of services to companies in the aerospace, defense, IT and engineering industries. The firm is capable of counseling clients through all facets of federal, state and local procurement, including regulatory compliance and dispute resolution. It is experienced in sizable bid protests before the GAO.
Work Highlights
- Venable represented Karsun Solutions and Neev-KS Technologies in challenging Phase 1 exclusions in the Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health's Chief Information Officer-Solutions and Partners procurement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Our counsel at Venable is able to address all of our requirements across a variety of topics with a wealth of knowledge and sound guidance."
"The attorneys at the firm go out of their way to provide assistance and keep us informed on status of matters."
"Our counsel at Venable is able to address all of our requirements across a variety of topics with a wealth of knowledge and sound guidance."
"The attorneys at the firm go out of their way to provide assistance and keep us informed on status of matters."
Notable Practitioners
Dismas Locaria has a wide-ranging government contracts practice, representing clients in procurement, False Claims Act litigation and disclosure matters. He is recognized by sources for his suspension and debarment expertise.
"Dismas is outstanding. He understands our business, is proactive when issues arise and an excellent communicator resolving issues."
"His wide breadth of knowledge in the government contract regulatory space makes him our go-to attorney."
"He is efficient, thoughtful and knows how to cut through things and give outstanding advise."
Paul Debolt advises clients on a broad range of government contracts matters. His particular areas of focus include conducting due diligence in relation to mergers and acquisitions of contractors, and representing clients in a variety of disputes, including bid protests.
"Paul is a highly experienced government contracts practitioner who adds exceptional client value to matters."
"He is very knowledgeable on the law and flexible in understanding what his client is trying to achieve. He is solutions-oriented and great to work with."
Scott Hommer is an experienced government contracts attorney who represents contractors in a range of disputes, bid protests and transactional matters.
"Scott is a walking encyclopedia on government contracting. He understands what is practical and what clients in this space really need."
"His experience handling all kinds of matters is a key strength of his. He is very client friendly and he keeps us up to date with developments on our cases."
Ranked Lawyers at
Venable LLP
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