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Venable LLP

Government Contracts

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Venable LLP

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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.

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What the Team is Known For
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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Venable advised Enterprise Community Partners after the US Department of Housing and Urban Development terminated 13 grant awards to the ECP.

Strengths

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  • Their advice is particularly pragmatic and adapts to the changing political environment.

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  • The team has a business and practical mindset.

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  • The lawyers are very responsive.

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  • They are extremely knowledgeable about case law and work quickly under tight deadlines without sacrificing the quality of their work product. They are a trusted adviser and always prioritize their clients' best interests.

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  • They have deep knowledge of grants and government contracts and understand what we are trying to navigate.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Dismas Locaria
    Dismas Locaria

    Dismas Locaria

    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.

    • He is particularly expert in dispute processes, all the way to going to court and contesting contract termination.

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    • Dismas is able to advise across the full life-cycle from bid to closeout and advise on disputes procedures.

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    • Dismas is really knowledgeable about complex issues relating to US federal government. He is a very strong problem-solver.

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  • Paul A Debolt
    Paul A Debolt

    Paul A Debolt

    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.

    • He is an exceptional lawyer, with an excellent business-minded approach.

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  • Scott Hommer
    Scott Hommer

    Scott Hommer

    Scott Hommer is an experienced government contracts attorney who represents contractors in a range of disputes, bid protests and transactional matters.
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