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Venable LLP

Government Contracts

3 ranked lawyers

Band 4

USA - Nationwide

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What the team is known for

Compact but highly adept government contracts group offering a range of services to companies in the aerospace, defense, IT and engineering industries. Capable of counseling clients through all facets of federal, state and local procurement, including regulatory compliance and dispute resolution. Experienced in sizable bid protests before the GAO.

Strengths

Commentators consider them to "have an excellent breadth and depth."

Another reports: "All of them are very good attorneys and I have nothing but superlative things to say about them."

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 has very sophisticated knowledge in governmental contracting." "He is always an incredible resource in this area."

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.
"A very experienced government lawyer with a great reputation." "He's a sharp litigator."

Cochair of the practice Scott Hommer is an experienced government contracts attorney who represents contractors in a range of disputes and transactional matters.
"He's very strong on bid protests." "He's an exceptional attorney who has made wonderful contributions in this space."

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Overview

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.