Firm PROFILE
Ward & Berry PLLC
USA 2026
Rankings
Leading firm in USA 2026
Ranked Department
Ranked Department
Top figures
10
Partners
26
Company Size
2017
Established Year
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Overview
Provided by Ward & Berry PLLC
Ward & Berry is a boutique built for government contractors, serving clients at the intersection of law, government, and national security. We represent federal contractors nationwide in bid protests, contract claims and disputes, GAO and COFC litigation, mandatory disclosures, investigations, suspension and debarment, SBA programs and size protests, corporate compliance, commercial litigation, False Claims Act defense, teaming, joint ventures, subcontracting, employment, and tech transactions.
Industry sectors (15)
- Defense
- Intelligence
- National Security
- Government Contracting
- Defense Innovation & Dual-Use Technology
- Special Operations (SOF)
- Cybersecurity
- Aerospace & Space
- Stability & Contingency Operations
- Alaska Native Corporations
- Native Hawaiian Organizations
- Native American / Tribal Enterprises
- Homeland Security
- Professional & Technical Services
- Information Technology / IT Services
Capabilities (15)
- Government Contracts
- Bid Protests
- Government Contract Claims
- Requests for Equitable Adjustment
- Litigation & Arbitration
- Government & Internal Investigations
- National Security Law
- Corporate Law & Transactions
- Corporate Compliance & Ethics
- Cybersecurity & Data Protection
- Trade Controls & Sanctions
- Suspension & Debarment
- Outside General Counsel
- Small Business Administration Programs
- Labor & Employment
Key people
Provided by Ward & Berry PLLC
Ryan Berry
Managing Partner, Co-Founder
Daniel Ward
Partner, Co-Founder
Ryan Bradel
Partner
Amanda Merced
Partner
Aaron Jackson
Partner
Mary Pat Buckenmeyer
Partner
Tyson Marx
Partner
Christine Miller
Partner
Craig Franco
Partner
David Gutkowski
Partner
Work & experience
Provided by Ward & Berry PLLC
Ward & Berry gives government contractors a credible boutique alternative to BigLaw. We know the industry's people, processes, and challenges, and we serve clients in the high-risk, highly-regulated environments where specialized expertise is essential. We value long-term relationships, work to earn lasting trust, and fight to win. We match the depth of the largest firms without the conflicts, staffing mismatches, or runaway rates. Many attorneys hold active clearances.
Ranked Offices at Ward & Berry PLLC
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Ranked Individuals at Ward & Berry PLLC (2)
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Dan Ward
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Ryan Berry
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Top figures
10
Partners
26
Company Size
2017
Established Year
Content provided by Ward & Berry PLLC
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