Sheppard Mullin's "Government Contracts Practice" brings together a group of attorneys with over a century of combined experience in helping clients navigate the maze of procurement statutes, regulations, and contractual provisions that modify, supplement, or displace some of the customary business practices and procedures that characterize traditional commercial contracting. Commercial and public entities receiving federal and state funds must consider the implications of these special procurement rules when assessing overall business risks and concerns.  The Government Contracts Practice Group is available to provide counseling and litigation services concerning these special procurement rules, especially as they relate to business policies and practices regarding:

• Accounting and Cost Recovery
• Contract Award and Pricing
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Contract Administration
• Audit, Inspection, and Quality Assurance
• Product Testing and Warranty
• Labor Rules and Wages
• Subcontracting and Teaming Arrangements
• Foreign Sales and Purchases
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Export Compliance

The mission of the Section of Public Contract Law is to improve public procurement and grant law at the federal, state and local levels and promote the professional development of attorney and associate members in public procurement law. The Section pursues this mission through a structured committee system and educational and training programs that welcome and encourage member involvement, foster opportunities for all members of the Section, and that recognize and respond flexibly to the diverse needs, talents and interests of Section members.

The Section seeks to improve the functioning of public procurement by contributing to developments in procurement legislation and regulations; by objectively and fairly evaluating such developments; by communicating the Section's evaluations, critiques and concerns to policy makers and government officials; and by sharing these communications with Section members and the public.

The firm counsels companies selling to federal, state and local government agencies.  Government contract laws and regulations are complex and voluminous.  When dealing with government contracts you need an attorney that understands the process and that is familiar with the federal acquisition regulations and applicable laws. Our government contract clients range from small businesses bidding on their first government contract to billion dollar multi-national companies with numerous government contracts.

Our practice encompasses all aspects of competing for and performing government contracts.  This includes:

Cohen Mohr has assisted clients in virtually all aspects of the state, local and federalprocurement process. This includes reviewing formally advertised and negotiatedcontract solicitations; preparing and negotiating GSA schedules (please follow the link for more information); drafting opinion letters; interpreting contract clauses; protesting contract awards (for more detail please see our bid protest page); pursuing claims under on-going contracts; and defending against defective pricing claims, and suspension and debarment actions.

For more than 50 years, McKenna Long & Aldridge (MLA) has been home to the largest and most successful Government Contract practice in the country. Starting in 1958, when Gil Cuneo joined the predecessor firm, Sellers, Conner & Cuneo, and within a few short years dominated this field of practice earning him the title “the Godfather of Government Contracts,” the firm has maintained its preeminent position as the leader in the field.