Paul Hurst

Practice Areas

Government Contracts | Commercial Trials & Litigation | Fraud & False Claims Act | Independent & Internal Investigations

Career

Paul Hurst serves as the chair of Steptoe's Government Contracts Group. He's ranked in Chambers USA, and their recent client feedback said he "is extremely knowledgeable about all of the complex government regulations that deal with contracting and matters related to small business association contracts." Legal 500 US noted Paul attracts praise for his 'deep knowledge' and 'keen analysis of the issues.'

He has significant experience in complex civil litigation and regularly represents government contractors in the defense, construction, and healthcare industry. He litigates bid protests at the General Accountability Office, the Court of Federal Claims, the Small Business Administration, and state and local forums, as well as disputes involving contracts, fraud, construction-related claims, RICO, and intellectual property pending in federal courts and state courts across the nation.

Paul also has substantial experience with other government contracts-related litigation, ADR, and proceedings, including claims, internal investigations, government audits and investigations, reverse FOIA matters, and civil False Claims Act and qui tam actions. He also counsels clients on matters relating to federal procurement statutes and regulations, including compliance, contract changes, the False Claims Act, the Anti-Assignment Act, Small Business contracting, federal procurement, procurement integrity, and corporate counseling for mergers and acquisitions involving government contractors.

Paul previously participated in the firm's Legal Aid Loaned Associate Program. As a loaned associate, he gained a tremendous amount of trial experience representing indigent clients in matters pending before the Superior Court for the District of Columbia.

Professional Memberships

Section of Public Contract Law, American Bar Association