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government contracts law
construction Law

Government Contracts Law

Dirik Law PC assists contractors in the awarding and performance of federal, state and local government contracts and with bid protests and litigation of related disputes that arise.
Private companies bidding for contracts with local, state, or federal governments have to meet specific requirements that include compliance with numerous laws and regulations. A government contracts attorney can help guide a company through the succesful bidding process for, and performance of, these contracts. Representative experience:
  • Currently representing electrical subcontractor on its pass-through claims of owner delay and interference on a $150 million U.S. Navy construction project.
  • Obtained a favorable $1.2 million termination for convenience recovery for contractor after DCAA review on a U.S. Corps of Engineers construction project in Afghanistan within 8 months after presentation of termination proposal.
  • Secured favorable settlement of $6 million contractor claim against U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
  • Obtained a favorable resolution for a government contractor facing debarment by U.S. Army, permitting the contractor to stay in business.
  • Obtained a dismissal with prejudice by the Court of Federal Claims of a $1.8 million claim by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers against a foreign contractor.
  • Negotiated favorable settlement of multiple contractors claims against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for projects in Afghanistan.
  • Secured a succesful bid protest win for contractor in Veterans Affairs procurement challenging award.
  • Represented a contractor after the U.S. Government terminated its contract for convenience and offered the contractor a “no-cost” termination. The Government settled the dispute by paying a mid six-figure amount to the contractor for its termination costs.
  • Represented Finnish company in contract negotiations with the United States Navy.
  • Successfully prevented disclosure of construction contractor client’s proposal and financial information in response to a Freedom of Information Act request on a $150 million U.S. Army project.
  • Represented multiple government contractors in connection with internal and external audits.
  • Obtained a ruling on the merits in bid protest before the Court of Federal Claims that the agency’s disqualification of client’s proposal for a $99 million NASA contract was arbitrary and capricious.
  • Secured a favorable bid protest result for contractor who had been disqualified from a bid with Trinity Metro of Fort Worth Texas.

Construction Law

Dirik Law PC represents owners, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers involving disputes or claims that arise during construction of a project, either by negotiation, mediation, arbitration or litigation and we help in the drafting of contracts and subcontracts, as well as in the negotiation of the terms of contracts and subcontracts. Our clients deal with contract documents containing risk shifting provisions, provisions regarding payment for the work and for changes and extra work, unforeseen and unanticipated conditions, notice requirements, scheduling and delays, waivers of lien and other rights, liquidated damages, insurance requirements, indemnity, and disputes resolution, among many others. Unfortunately, disputes often arise from these contracts and their performance.
A construction attorney can help guide a company through these complex and risky minefields. Representative experience:
  • Successfully represented owner of wind turbine farm in its $10 million dispute with balance of plant contractor over project delays and disputes.
  • Successfully represented owner of high-end big box retail center on its claims of $20 million against designers and construction manager for defects and delays.
  • Represented modular building manufacturer in a lawsuit with its general contractor customer over a $1.2 million dispute involving alleged defects and delays.
  • Successfully defended architect responsible for restoring historic Frank Lloyd Wright home against defective design claims asserted by homeowner.
  • Successfully represented general contractor in lawsuit brought by its subcontractor on hotel project in which subcontractor voluntarily dismissed its suit with prejudice and without payment by the general contractor.
  • Obtained favorable summary judgment ruling in homebuilder client’s favor against homeowner’s insurance company's subrogation claims for fire damage.
  • Successfully defended national engineering firm against defective design claims in payment dispute for design-construction of medical facility.
  • Succesfully defended manufacturing facility owner in defense of claims brought by its equipment installation contractor.
  • Obtained summary judgment of plaintiff's claims against ENR Top 10 contractor in connection with pipeline project.
  • Negotiated construction contract for a biomass power plant in California on behalf of an energy developer.
  • Represented ENR Top 10 contractor in high seven figure recovery of mechanic's lien claims.
  • Represented ENR Top 10 contractor during EPC contract negotiations for ethanol plants.