Oklahoma Government Contract Attorneys & False Claims Act Lawyers
Oklahoma federal government contract attorneys helping businesses to avoid the Most COSTLY MISTAKES, reduce criminal liability and stay compliant.
Watson & Associates, LLC helps federal government contractors for various industries across the United States, including Oklahoma and its metro areas, solve federal government contract disputes and improve their bottom line. With law offices in Washington DC and Colorado, the law firm has domestic and international reach.
When small businesses and large federal contractors receive contract awards, they are also responsible for complying with a multitude of complex regulations. Within the last eight years, the Offices of Inspector General (OIG) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have significantly increased their oversight efforts. As a result, federal contractors face more False Claims Act investigations, Qui Tam Lawsuits, and challenges to the company’s overall compliance posture.
The federal government contract attorneys at Watson & Associates, LLC offers over 30 years of combined experience in the government marketplace. We understand procurement laws and aggressively represent our client’s legal rights.
As government contract law attorneys, we understand the common legal issues that arise in government contract law. Our contract attorneys 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
- Procurement fraud defense
- 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
- Civil investigative demands and subpoena responses
- Government contracts consulting services
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 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 contracts for small businesses
Our attorneys frequently help companies to navigate through the legal issues related to SBA 8a certification; HUBZone Program; SDVOSB 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.
Oklahoma government contract 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.
Oklahoma Government Contractor Fraud Attorneys
Oftentimes, small businesses and large DOD defense contractors find themselves under federal government investigation for criminal and civil actions. The DOJ or OIG will often target companies for Oklahoma False Claims Act investigation and criminal charges. This is where our government contractor fraud attorneys can help. At Watson, we represent clients in Qui Tam defense cases, Federal False Claims Act defense, Buy American Act fraud, and violations of small business regulations, among others.
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 the 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 government contract claims. The law firm has extensive experience in preparing contract claims and REAs at both our Colorado and Washington DC offices. We also help our clients to negotiate complex contract claims arising from breach of contract, differing site conditions, and latent construction defect claims. Read more..
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.
Oklahoma Buy American Act BAA Compliance Lawyers
Understanding the complexities of the Buy American Act can seem overwhelming. Our team of experienced government contracting attorneys specializes in providing legal guidance to Oklahoma-based contractors, addressing their compliance to BAA regulations. By safeguarding their businesses from potential criminal exposure, we offer assistance with OIG and DOJ BAA compliance investigations and responding to criminal subpoenas and civil investigative demands CID. Read more….
OklahomaTrade Agreements Act (TAA) Compliance Attorneys
The Federal Trade Agreements Act can be complex ands require a deep understanding. At Watson & Associates, LLC, our TAA compliance attorneys offer detailed guidance on Trade Agreements Act FAR and GSA requirements ensuring that federal contractors substantially meet all necessary requirements and maintain their competitive edge. Read more..
Oklahoma Federal False Claims Act Lawyers
The False Claims Act (FCA) stands as a shield, protecting the federal government from deceitful schemes by contractors and individuals doing business with it. At Watson & Associates, LLC, our seasoned False Claims Act attorneys are here to provide you with candid legal advice and aggressive legal defense. We understand the underlying areas of law that lead to OIG and DOJ False Claims Act allegations. This includes federal health care fraud, government contract fraud for HUBZone, SBA 8(a) BD, and SDVOSB program fraud.
We also represent Oklahoma government contractors facing Buy American Act BAA compliance investigations and criminal charges. We also defend small businesses and large defense contractors with Trade Agreements Act TAA compliance investigations and criminal defense. We’re driven by our commitment to equipping federal contractors in Oklahoma with the legal resources and experience to conquer the intricate FCA landscape.
- We form a team specifically tailored to the facts of your case
- We aim to deal directly with federal prosecutors and push for the best possible result.
Government Contractor Defense Attorneys Helping Oklahoma Companies
As federal government contractor defense attorneys and False Claims Act lawyers, with law offices in Washington DC and Colorado, can represent government contractors in all areas of Oklahoma including Oklahoma City, Tulsa OK, Norman, Broken Arrow, Lawton OK, Edmond, Moore, Midwest City, Enid, Stillwater, Muskogee, Bartlesville, Owasso, Shawnee, Ponca City, Ardmore OK and more.
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