Federal contract lawyers helping businesses to avoid the Most COSTLY MISTAKES, Criminal Exposure and Loss of Revenues

Watson & Associates, LLC helps federal government contractors for various industries across the United States including Missouri and its missouri government contracts attorney lawyersmetro areas to solve federal government contract disputes and to their bottom line. With law offices in Washington DC and Colorado, the law firm has domestic and international reach.

  • Over 30 years of federal procurement
  • Legal counsel – aggressive representation
  • Free Initial Consultation
  • Prompt response for our clients nationwide.

As government contracts law attorneys, we understand the common legal issues that arise in federal contract law. Our government contract lawyers provide legal advice and counsel in such areas as:

  • Bid protests (GAO and COFC)
  • Government contract claims and disputes
  • Cure notices and show cause letters
  • Small business and SBA program matters
  • False Claims Act defense
  • Litigation and appeals COFC and UC Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • Teaming agreements, Joint Ventures and SBA Mentor Protégé Programs
  • SDVOSB, HUBZone and SBA 8(a) programs
  • Suspension and debarment
  • Government contracts consulting services
  • Contractor white collar crime lawyers

Bid protests, litigation and appeals

 We frequently appear before the Government Accountability Office (GAO), Court of Federal Claims, Appeals to the US Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. Besides government contract bid protest litigation and intervenor legal counsel, we litigate matters related to the termination of contracts for default and convenience; appeals of federal contracting claims to the Boards of Contract Appeals and other Contract Disputes Act matters.

Government contract lawyers for small businesses. Our attorneys frequently help companies to navigate through the legal issues related to SBA 8a certification; HUBZone ProgramSDVOSB government contract law; teaming agreements, joint ventures and SBA mentor protégé contract disputes. When small businesses are awarded federal contracts, our bid protest attorneys represent and intervene in SBA small business size protests and size appeals to SBA OHA.

Criminal defense attorneys for government contractors in Missouri: When small businesses and large defense contractors receive target letters or have been indicted for conspiracy to commit fraud against the government, false claims against the federal government or some other criminal action, our government contractor defense lawyers can help. If you are being investigated for small business program violations, call our law firm immediately.

Missouri Government Contractor Fraud Attorney & Contractor Criminal Defense Lawyers

Oftentimes, the Department of Justice or OIG investigates small businesses and large defense contractors for procurement fraud or violations of SBA regulations. Watson’s government contract fraud lawyers and procurement criminal defense attorneys represent federal contractors and serve with local criminals to defend against allegations of False Claims Act violations, Buy American Act compliance (BAA) violations, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and various civil and criminal charges. Watson & Associates’ Missouri government contractor fraud attorneys also work with local criminal defense attorneys to increase our client’s chances of prevailing.

Missouri government contracts consulting: Our clients want to increase their bottom line when there are government contracts awarded. Our Federal government consultants help in a variety of areas including responding to cure notices and show cause letters, contract claims, marketing to the federal government, and FAR statutory compliance. Visit our practice areas.

Missouri Government Contractor White Collar Crime Lawyers

When federal government contractors in Missouri are investigated and charged in a criminal case alleging procurement fraud, conspiracy, False Claims Act or some other fraudulent crime, our white collar crime lawyers immediately prepare a sound legal defense team. We push back against federal prosecutors and handle a case from the investigation through trial.

Government Contract Claims, Disputes & Appeal Contract Disputes

Contract Disputes Act compliance, REA, and Appeals: When government contractors find themselves in a tough position when the contracting officer denies a claim or the government fails to compensate for scope of work changes, issue change orders or pay for equitable adjustments, Watson & Associates’ government contract lawyers can help. We minimize the contractual liabilities of government contractors and the indicators for liability under the FAR.

Watson’s government contract law lawyers litigate Contract Disputes Act claims (CDA) cases before the various Boards of Contract Appeals and the U.S. Court of Federal claims. At both our Colorado and Washington DC office, the law firm has extensive experience in preparing contract claims and REAs. We also help our clients to negotiate complex contract claims arising from breach of contract, differing site conditions, and latent construction latent defect claims. Read more..

Federal Government Contracts Legislation, Government Regulation, and Policy

Procurement Regulatory Practices – New Law, Federal Register & Comments, and Regulatory Guidance: As federal government contract attorneys, we frequently help small businesses and large DOD contractors to navigate through the complex FAR regulations and take proactive action when new government contracting regulations develop in the Federal Register. We help clients to prepare comments and viable questions when proposed legislation and federal policy can impact their business’ future.

Government Contracts Attorneys Helping Missouri Companies

As federal government contract lawyers, with law offices in Washington DC and Colorado, the law firm can represent government contractors in all areas of Missouri including Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, Independence, Columbia, Lee’s Summit, O’Fallon, St. Joseph, St. Charles, St. Peters, Blue Springs, Florissant, Joplin, Chesterfield, Jefferson City, Cape Girardeau and more.

Call Our Federal Contract Lawyers Today for Immediate Help

Call our Government contract lawyers toll-free at 1-866-601-5518 for a FREE Initial Consultation or contact us online.