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Joseph D West

Joseph D West

USA 2026

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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Government Contracts

USA - Nationwide

21 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Joe has over 40 years of experience in government contracts. He represents contractors, subcontractors and government agencies. His areas of expertise include dispute avoidance/resolution, internal investigations, False Claims Act matters, suspension/debarment, DCSA/DSS matters, and transactional support. Joe has engaged in cases before various United States Courts of Appeals and District Courts, the United States Court of Federal Claims, and Boards of Contract Appeals.

Career

Registered Professional Engineer and former officer of the United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps.

Professional Memberships

Fellow, American College of Construction Lawyers. (1999 to 2021).

Personal

JD, George Washington University, 1977, with high honors, editor of 'The George Washington Law Review,' Order of the Coif.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Government Contracts - USA - Nationwide

Senior Statespeople
Individual Editorial
Joseph West is a highly experienced government contracts attorney who represents clients in high-stakes litigation and investigations, and assists government contractors with pressing regulatory compliance concerns.
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Strengths

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  • Joe has decades of experience, is really knowledgeable about government players and very practical in helping us deal with those interactions.

    Government ContractsChambers Guide to the USA

  • He gives practical advice and provides clear-eyed views on otherwise muddy provisions.

    Government ContractsChambers Guide to the USA

  • He provides outstanding support.

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