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Government Contract Lawyers

Bringing Prompt Resolutions to Government Contract Disputes

The Government Contract Attorneys at Theodore Watson & Associates, LLC represent small and large contractors with disputes that arise during the award or performance stages. We collectively bring over 30 years of procurement experience to your case and have a track record of providing cost-effective resolutions. Join the successful contractors that use of our meticulous approach to vigorously defending and protecting their rights. We handle everything from compliance and ethics challenges to complex claims and litigation.

Providing Services that Minimize Litigation

Clients hire our government contract attorneys because our convenience and skill in the various subject matters. Our lawyers advise Corporate CEOs and Management on resolution that take into consideration the company’s business initiatives and long term goals, the possibility of harming current agency relationships and, last but not least, concise solutions that improve the corporate bottom line.

As federal contracting litigation attorneys and consultants, we help you to revamp current practices, implement sound compliance programs and keep up to date on new developments and rulings that give businesses a proactive eye towards minimizing litigation.

Comprehensive Representation

Watson & Associates’ government contract lawyers provide a wide array of services to clients across the country. The following is not a conclusive list but it does represent common issues that arise.

Experience with Services that are Beneficial to Corporate Executives

Watson & Associates has handled over 200 procurement- related cases in the past 6 years ranging from: contract terminations that resulted in favorable resolution; contract claims resulting in settlement; bid protests resulting in the agency withdrawing the offer and settling with the protestor.

As former government contracting officials, we understand that executives need lawyers that can think as the agency while still applying the law. This eliminates unnecessary controversy given the type of deference that the agency has under procurement law.

In other situations, we have counseled large businesses in resolving matters with the respective agency and solved problems involving subcontractors and teaming partners. Whether you need help with a project that is worth millions or thousands of dollars, our law firm can help.

We Serve Clients in Several Commercial Industries

Watson & Associates has represented clients in several commercial industries including: construction, aerospace, IT and computer industries, freight and moving, janitorial, medical, aircraft manufacturing, landscaping and civil engineering services and professional service providers. Our goal is to first understand your business so that our lawyers can give you effective advice.

Availability for Special Projects

Although businesses may have regular in-house counsel to represent them in everyday business operations, others find themselves in unique situations that need the critical eyes of special counsel. Our government contract attorneys are available for both outsource requirements and to provide assistance on special complex matters. Whether there is an issue involving unique small business rules, resolving an equitable adjustment claim or interpretation of the Federal Acquisition Regulations, we are here to help.

Our law firm is available to federal contractors under investigation or that simply need special counsel to shed light on unique aspects of procurement disputes.  Our attorneys have represented clients as special counsel for complex matters that include Miller Act construction disputes, ethics and conflict of interest investigations and other compliance matters.

Bridging the Gap Between You and the Agency

Government contracting carries its own procurement regulations and laws. Alternatively, commercial businesses are only used to traditional practices.  Theodore Watson & Associates bridge the gap of misunderstandings between you and the government. For example, when the government awards a project, several clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) are incorporated by references.  Having a government contract lawyer on your team helps to eliminate confusion and misunderstandings during the performance phase.

No Washington D.C Lawyer Needed

Government contract lawyers from any state can resolve matters pertaining to federal procurement. Theodore Watson & Associates represent companies across the country including Denver, Colorado, Wyoming, Washington State, California, Maryland, New Mexico, Kansas and Nebraska, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Arkansas, Colorado Springs, Utah, Oklahoma, Ohio, Maine, Florida, Texas, Nevada, Maryland, Louisiana, Las Vegas, Georgia, Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Florida, Indiana, Washington State, Mississippi, California, Tennessee, Tampa, Miami, Virgin Islands, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Virginia, Delaware, Connecticut, Arizona, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Montana.

Sound Expertise in Federal Small Business Programs

Small businesses hire Watson & Associates, LLC because of our in-depth experience and knowledge in the Federal Small Business Program. Our founder and CEO, Theodore Watson is a retired Air Force member and former procurement official and Small Business Specialist. As a result, our staff is armed with high-level skills in programs pertaining to SBA 8a, HUBZone and Service Disabled Companies.  We offer services such as:

  • Teaming Agreements and Joint Ventures
  • Giving advice on RFP and Bids
  • Strategic Business Development
  • Resolving Claims and Termination Disputes
  • Bidding and Formation

Doing business with the government can be daunting and time consuming. When you bid on a project, you must know your rights and laws that apply when taking on government opportunities. Our law firm as successfully challenged agency actions by filing bid protest in the appropriate forums (depending on the dispute.) Without this level of expertise, you can very easily miss out on a large bid.

Mediation Representation

Sometimes, you end up in heated disputes with either the government or another contractor. Since litigation is extremely expensive, the parties sometimes resort to mediation to resolve disputes. This is where we can help you.

Given our in-depth experience and skill in federal procurement, our attorneys can help with mediation and bring quick resolution to your case.

Staying Current with Recent Developments

The legislature is focusing on revamping how the government does business. Agencies are now charged with accountability and transparency. This means that you are now under more scrutiny during the bidding phase, performance phase and closeout. Our government contract lawyers keep to up to date on new developments and will keep you apprised accordingly.

Our law firm frequently speaks at seminars and offers training to medium and large companies. We keep our clients up to date on recent developments that stem from GAO, Congress and SBA. If called upon, Watson also can provide detailed action plans and help corporate restructure internal operations if necessary.

Contact Us

If you are a new or existing corporation doing business with the feds, having a qualified and experienced government contract attorneys will minimize legal disputes and costly litigation. Contact our lawyers online or call us at 720.941.7200 or Toll Free 866.601.5518.

Our government contract law firm serves contractors in Denver, Colorado, Wyoming, Washington State, California, Maryland, New Mexico, Kansas and Nebraska, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Arkansas, Colorado Springs, Utah, Oklahoma, Ohio, Maine, Florida, Texas, Nevada, Maryland, Louisiana, Las Vegas, Georgia, Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Florida, Indiana, Washington State, Mississippi, California, Tennessee, Tampa, Miami, Virgin Islands, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Virginia, Delaware, Connecticut, Arizona, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Montana.

Additional Online Resources:

Office of Federal Procurement Policy Office of Federal Compliance Programs U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Supreme Court Central Contractor Registration