Termination for Convenience or Termination for Default Attorneys

Having your contract terminated for either default or convenience incurs a huge loss to the company. You normally have budgeted for expected profits that could potentially be lost. If the Contracting Officer has issued you a stop work notice or termination letter, you must proceed with caution. Having a skilled government contract lawyer to help you can avoid several mistakes during the termination process.
 

Termination Services:

• Prepare settlement agreements
• Advise you about your rights
• Litigation of adverse government actions
• Negotiation of settlement terms
• Breach of contract litigation
• Challenge legitimacy of termination action

 
Don’t Let Your Tax Liability Lead to a Termination

Contractors who are deficient on taxes could be subject to terminations based on existing tax liability.

The government contract lawyers the Colorado law firm of Watson & Associates have successfully represented small businesses and large business in a variety of procurement disputes including termination of contract. Our attorneys understand your rights when it comes to contract termination for default or termination for convenience.

 

Both situations take a different approach and you need an contract termination attorney that can defend your position in either situation. If the Contracting Officer has issued a stop work notice or notice of default, our government contract attorneys will aggressively defend and protect your rights.

 

We can negotiate the terms and conditions of termination and prepare or negotiate any settlements on your behalf. We can also help you in the following situations:

• Contract compliance
• Change orders and modifications
• Submitting contract claims
• Preparation of settlement proposals
• Small business matters
• Government contract training
• Consulting

 

Termination for Convenience

After the award, the government can initiate this type of termination when:

• The requirement is no longer needed
• Mission changes
• Lack of funding
• In it is in the interest of the government

 

The agency builds the termination clause into the contract and does not need input from the contractor. However, our government contract law attorneys are skilled enough to inquire into whether the reason is actually a true termination for convenience. If not, we will pursue the termination as a possible breach of contract.

 

Allowable Damages

 

Recoverable damages may include costs incurred for the specific project, payment and profits for work completed and any claims from subcontractors resulting from the termination for convenience. Our breach of contract lawyers are versed in the various procurement Federal Acquisition Regulations and pertinent laws in this situation. 

 

Construction Contract Terminations

Terminations often become as issue in government a construction contract. Legal disputes occur when there are delays that the government tries to convert into terminations. Sometimes there are subcontractor matters that can be quickly resolve during the cure notice period. Our construction contract attorneys are familiar with the various controversies arising under a construction contract termination. Contact us for immediate help.

 

Watson & Associates, LLC will aggressively pursue any rights available for you and pursue any claims to the highest level if necessary. Our goal is to resolve matters at the lowest level but be aggressive when we need to be.

 

Termination for Default

A termination for default occurs when you fail to follow the terms and conditions of the contract. This is arguably the worst termination situation to be in simple because there is more to lose if you are found liable. For example, if there is a true legal default, then this breach of contract may mean that you owe damages to the government (even for high cost to finish the contract.)

 

Our government contract law and termination for default attorneys will review your case and negotiate the best possible outcome (if there is in fact a default). We will also:

• Attempt possible reinstatement
• Negotiate for a termination for convenience instead of default
• Negotiate a possible novation

 

You do not have to hire a Washington DC government contract lawyer:

Federal government contract law allows Watson & Associateslaw firm to solve problems in any state including: Colorado; Wyoming; Washington State; California; Maryland; New Mexico; Kansas and Nebraska; New York; Los Angeles; San Francisco; Chicago, Illinois; Michigan; Pennsylvania; Virginia; North Carolina; South Carolina; Arkansas; Colorado Springs; Utah; Oklahoma; Ohio; Maine; Florida; Texas; Nevada; Maryland; Louisiana; Las Vegas; Georgia; Hawaii; Alaska; Washington, D.C.; West Virginia; Florida; Indiana; Washington State; Mississippi; California, Tennessee; Tampa; Miami; Virgin Islands; Rhode Island; Vermont; Wisconsin; Minnesota; Missouri; Virginia; Delaware; Connecticut; Arizona; New Hampshire; Massachusetts and Montana. 

 

Proactive approaches to avoiding a termination for default include:

• Having an effective quality assurance plan
• Having counsel on your team that understands the laws and regulations
• Having consistent documentation to support your position

 

When a contractor does not meet the terms of a government contract, the contractor effectively defaults on the contract and the government can terminate. In some cases, negotiations can result in reinstatement of the contract, usually with altered terms. 

 

Contact Us for Immediate Representation: If you are a new or existing corporation doing business with the feds, having a qualified and experienced lawyer will minimize legal disputes and costly litigation. Contact our contract termination lawyers online or call us at 720.941.7200 or toll free 866.601.5518. 

 

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