SBA Attorneys & Government Contract Small Business Lawyers
SMALL BUSINESS LAWYERS HELPING GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS TO STAY OUT OF LEGAL TROUBLE WHILE PERFORMING FEDERAL SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTS
Whether you are just starting or an established contractor with the federal government, you want an attorney who not only understands federal procurement but also the federal small business contracting program. Many of the legal issues that arise require some understanding of the small business contracting program to prevail.
For example, if you are charged with government contracts small business fraud under the SBA regulations or violation of FAR Part 19, (SDVOSB, HUBZone, limitations on subcontracting etc.) you will need a federal small business contract lawyer who understands the rules.
When doing business with the federal government as a small business, there are numerous compliance regulations to manage. Unfortunately, many small government contractors find themselves in the crosshairs of the Department of Justice (DOJ), OIG and other law enforcement agencies. In other situations, companies find themselves litigating and defending bid protest cases.
The small business government contractor attorneys at Watson & Associates, LLC represent companies across the United States by helping them comply with the various FAR Part 19 requirements, SBA small business regulations, and to defend in civil and criminal False Claims Act investigations and small business litigation. Our small business attorneys have over three decades of experience in government contracts. We understand the issues that arise in the various small business programs. This includes SBA 8(a) BD Program, HUBZone and SDVOSB Programs.
Small Business Teaming Agreements, Joint Ventures, and Mentor Protege Matters
Common disputes arise regarding procurements laws governing teaming agreements, joint ventures and mentor-protege arrangements. The small business lawyers at Watson & Associates, LLC help with the drafting and compliance with the various teaming relationships.
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False Claims Act Defense, Procurement Fraud and Qui Tam Defense
When companies are investigated for allegations of legal violations of the various procurement laws, our federal small business contract lawyers aggressively defend out clients and protect their legal rights. With the proper legal representation from SBA attorneys who have the necessary government contracting experience, small businesses typically find themselves facing indictment and eventual criminal conviction by a jury at trial.
Nationwide small business government contractor SBA attorneys. We help small businesses comply with the rules, stay out of legal trouble, and avoid costly mistakes when the government investigates, charges them with crimes or develops an adverse action. We have spent decades in the government contract marketplace and have experience working on the government’s side of the fence. We are in a better position to advocate on your behalf.
Watson & Associates SBA lawyers and government contract small business lawyers help federal contractors to navigate through the complex rules and regulations when doing business with the federal government.
Government Contract Small Business Attorney Services
As small business contract attorneys for defense contractors, we bring over 30 years of combined experience. Government small business contract. lawyers and SBA attorneys at Watson & Associates, LLC frequently provide small business legal help nationwide with a variety of legal issues.
We help you navigate through the various legal issues that arise daily, such as meeting the SBA government contracts requirements and compliance under FAR Part 19. The law firm frequently provides government contract legal services with the following:
- Teaming agreements
- Mentor-protege and JV agreements
- SBA size standards and disputes
- Limitations on subcontracting matters
- Pass through FAR clauses
- SBA 8(a) Program matters
- Litigation and appeals
- SBA affiliation and government contract fraud cases
- Internal policies and controls
- Novation agreements
- FAR compliance,
- SDVOSB fraud investigations
- SBA size standards and size protest small business litigation
Best Small Business Government Contracts Lawyers for Resolving Teaming Disputes: Many of the government contract small business guidance and regulations come from both the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR Part 19) and SBA Regulations (13 CFR).
When issues such as small business size protests, teaming or joint venture, government contract fraud, affiliation or litigation needs arise, our government small business contract lawyers and SBA attorneys step up to the plate and aggressively represent our clients who are bidding on or have been awarded a prime contract.
Government Contractor Small Business Attorneys For Business Firms Under Investigation – SBA 8(a) Business Development Program Procurement Fraud Help: When the SBA OIG or DOJ targets a company for fraud while performing a federal contract, clients reach out to us to respond to the various allegations of procurement fraud.
Watson & Associates attorneys for small business contractors and government contract fraud lawyers represent and aggressively defend contractors involved in a variety of cases where the company and or CEO is exposed to criminal and or civil liability.
Government Contractor Merger and Acquisition Small Business Lawyers: When companies are looking to buy or sell small companies that have federal government contracts, an assessment must be done for purposes of contract novation and making sure that the purchase does not impact current procurement contracts or to what level. Our small business government contracts acquisition lawyers and procurement attorneys can oversee the entire process. Speak to our SBA attorney advisor, Theodore Watson.
Legal Services for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Firms and SBA HUBZone Fraud Defense: When federal investigators approach small contractors with allegations of government contract fraud in the. SDVOSB or HUBZone Program, our defense lawyers address the underlying compliance issues to see how strong a case the government may have. We then form a team of federal contracting small business dispute lawyers to aggressively defend against the government’s allegations.
In federal small business government contracts fraud cases, we help with government investigations, allegations of False Claims against the government, violations of SBA affiliation regulations, Buy American Act compliance violations, and serve as defense attorneys at civil and criminal trials.
SBA Government Contracting
Best SBA Lawyers for Size Protests & SBA Affiliation: Our government contract small business attorneys and SBA lawyers in Washington, DC and Denver, CO, often represent government contractors when there are size standards and bid protest disputes under the Ostensible Subcontractor Rule, SBA affiliation rules, or the SBA has issued an adverse size determination decision.
We frequently practice before SBA OHA and understand the common legal issues stemming from SBA government contracts that arise during small business litigation and appeals of cases involving government contracts for small companies. Find out more about our SBA size appeal attorney services . When the SBA issues an adverse decision, our small business lawyers also help with appeals to the SBA Office of Hearings and Appeal.
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If you are looking for SBA lawyers and attorneys for small business contractors performing in the federal marketplace, our SBA attorney advisors can help. Call Watson & Associates, LLC, federal small business lawyers and government contractor attorneys for a free initial consultation. at 1.866.601.5518.
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Resources
- SBA Affiliation Definition & Joint Venture Agreements
- Federal Woman Owned Small Business WOSB Certification
- SBA Initiates Clarification on Small Business Size Protest Standing Under 13 CFR 121.1001
- SBA Issues Important New Guidance
- Important New SBA HUB Zones Subcontracting Compliance Amendments for Subcontracts
- Similarly Situated Small Business Contractor and Limitations on Subcontracting Rule
- SBA Affiliation Rules 13 CFR Part 121.103, Teaming Agreement vs Joint Venture Agreement Lawyer (video)