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Tara Ward

Tara Ward

USA 2026

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USA

Practice Areas

Tara L. Ward represents a wide variety of companies that do business with the federal government, ranging from small and emerging tech companies looking to break into or expand their stake in the federal marketplace, to well-established defense, professional services and information technology contractors and subcontractors. Tara’s diverse practice covers the full range of government contracting issues, including litigation and counseling related to bid protests, contract claims and disputes and teaming agreement and other strategic alliance issues. Tara regularly helps clients navigate some of the most nuanced areas of government contract law, including other transaction agreements, small business regulations and supply chain issues.

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Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Government Contracts - USA - Nationwide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Tara Ward has a growing reputation for her extensive experience in assisting clients with claims under the Contract Disputes Act and disputes before the GAO.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Tara is incredibly knowledgeable and personable. She is practical and puts non-lawyers within the company at ease.

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  • Tara is our go-to choice of counsel for all federal procurement needs.

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  • Tara has the unique ability to take complex issues and distill them into comprehendible terms and concepts. She does a great job of explaining the reasoning behind her decisions.

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  • She is responsive and very knowledgeable.

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  • She approaches complex disputes with both strategic foresight and practical execution, ensuring that our interests are protected at every stage.

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Delaware

District of Columbia

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