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Construction & Government Contract Lawyers

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In more than 20 years of serving the construction and government contracting industries, the hallmark of Smith Pachter McWhorter PLC is our commitment to outstanding client service, evident in the long-term relationships we have enjoyed with many clients.  Promptly, efficiently and in close consultation with our clients, we develop solutions to achieve their goals within their time requirements and resources.

Construction Law
Smith Pachter McWhorter's construction law practice encompasses all phases of the contracting process, from contract bidding and negotiating through contract administration and performance to claims and litigation, including terminations.  Our clients are general and specialty contractors, EPC contractors, architects and engineers, equipment manufacturers and sureties.  They are a mix of Engineering News Record 500 firms, as well as small and medium size organizations, including minority and women-owned businesses.

Government Contract Law
Our attorneys support clients in every area of government contract law including contested awards, contract administration and performance issues, and claims and litigation.  Our expertise includes bid protests, cost and compliance issues including fraud investigations, export control issues, claims, contract disputes and related litigation, terminations and suspension and debarment proceedings.  Clients include companies of all sizes that provide defense systems, information technology, telecommunications equipment and services, manufacturing, professional services, GSA schedule products and services and many other items and services to federal, state, and local governments.

 
 
 

Testimonials

Four Smith Pachter Attorneys Selected as 2008 Best Lawyers in America

Smith Pachter Attorneys Recognized as 2007 Super Lawyers in the Washington, D.C. and Virginia Legal Communities

Val S. McWhorter and Richard F. Smith Recognized as 2007 Leaders in Construction Law

Chambers USA 2007 Edition Describes Smith Pachter McWhorter as "Deeply Respected"


News

Smith Pachter McWhorter Featured In Forbes Magazine

“Allowability of Legal Costs of Third-Party Lawsuits Following Tecom, Inc.” recently published in the Government Contract Costs, Pricing & Accounting Report.

e-letter: FY 08 DOD Authorization Act Tightens Government Contract Rules

e-letter: FAR Final Rule Requires Contractors, Subcontractors to Implement Code of Business Ethics and Conduct; Additional Onerous Requirements May Follow

e-letter: Congress Proposes Civil False Claims Rewrite; CAS and Cost Issues Predominate

Smith Pachter Attorneys selected as The Washington Post Area's Best Lawyers for 2008

Smith Pachter Attorneys Featured Speakers at Upcoming Major Construction Industry Conference

e-letter: Contractors Targeted by Law and Regulation Changes; Courts Reject Government Bad Faith

e-letter: Proposed FAR Requires Contractor Ethics Code and Compliance Program, Report of "Irregularities" and "Full Cooperation" with Government Investigators

e-letter: Democrats' Control of Congress Portends Increased Government Contractor Scrutiny

“Aspects of Construction Scheduling” recently published in the Section of Public Contract Law’s The Procurement Lawyer.

 
     

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