Nationwide Federal Government Contract Fraud Civil and Criminal Defense Attorneys Decades of Experience When Under Investigation, Indicted or Charged With a Procurement Fraud Crime. Our Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Defense Contractor Fraud Attorneys are Former Contracting Officials and Former DOJ Attorneys. Call Toll -Free 1.866.601.5518.
When the federal government law enforcement comes knocking on your door, a terrible cloud forms over your head. Whether you are dealing with a federal criminal indictment for government contract fraud, SDVOSB fraud, HUBZone fraud and violation of SBA regulations, or some other procurement fraud issue, you want legal counsel that has experience in this unique area of law. Many small businesses and large defense contractors retain traditional criminal defense attorneys, only to realize that without a unique understanding of the procurement rules, the chances of prevailing have been drastically reduced.
At Watson & Associates, LLC, we bring a high-level team of government contract fraud lawyers and former DOJ attorneys who can develop a legal defense approach to reduce the impact of your case or investigation. If you need legal counsel for your defense in a False Claims Act case, federal government contractor lawyers at Watson & Associates, LLC can help.
- Develop legal strategies from former DOJ lawyers and government procurement attorneys who understand the playing field of government contract fraud
- Get constant and direct access to legal advice from lawyers who have worked for the federal government.
- Develop proactive best practices for procurement compliance that successful government contractors use.
- Avoid costly mistakes that can lead to more jail time or suspension and debarment.
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Facing Federal Investigation or Indictment?
Federal prosecutors have a lot of discretion. They can choose to carefully investigate your case. On the other hand, they can go straight to indictment in criminal cases. As government contract fraud criminal defense lawyers, our team is prepared to address either situation. When you have been indicted, you want to quickly get into defense mode. A federal indictment for defense contractor fraud means you are heading to trial. If you don’t already have legal defenses or a solid strategy in place, the government is using every opportunity it gets to close doors that help your cases.
At Watson & Associates, LLC, our government contract fraud criminal defense lawyers are ready to help. Call us at 1.866.601.5518.
As a federal government contractor law firm, Watson & Associates frequently litigates contract disputes before the various courts, including the Government Accountability Office (GAO), U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Hearings and Appeals, and the various Boards of Contract Appeals.
With over 30 years of federal government contracts practice and experience in procurement law for contractors, our government contract attorneys frequently serve as government advisors to small businesses and large companies performing DOD contracts across various industries. Each federal government contract law attorney helps federal government contractors address legal issues related to FAR compliance and risk management, reducing the risk of suspension, debarment, or termination for default.
Contractors Nationwide are Targeted in a Variety of Fraud Cases – Federal Government Contractor Lawyer Consulting Services
- FAR Compliance and Contract Management Legal Advice
- Bid protests (Court of Federal Claims)
- Buy American Act BAA Compliance
- Trade Agreements Ac TAA Compliance
- Contract Disputes Act Claims Services and Litigation
- Suspension and Debarment law for contractors
- Service Contract Act SCA Fringe Benefits Claims
- Government Contract Terminations
- Request for Equitable Adjustment
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- Government contract fraud and investigations
- Health Care Fraud Attorney & Defense Lawyers
- SBA Small Business Contract Matters
- Organizational Conflict of Interest Mitigation Plans
- Small Business Subcontracting Plan Requirements
- 8a Certification, Litigation, and Appeals
- Ostensible Subcontractor Rule disputes
- Security Clearance and Appeals
- Grand Jury Indictments
- Healthcare fraud lawyer defense
- Internal Policy and Controls Help
- Implied Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
- Contractor Teaming Agreements and Joint Venture Agreements
- False Claims Act Defense Lawyers and Procurement Fraud Matters
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FAR Compliance Lawyers & Government Contracting Attorneys
When you are awarded a federal government contract, you also sign up to comply with the various FAR clauses, DFARS regulations and Code of Federal regulations, to name a few. As legal professionals who have also worked on the government’s side, we frequently help small businesses and large DOD contractors with FAR compliance and overall government contract compliance.
Companies find themselves under OIG or DOJ investigation for non-compliance with various statutes such as the Trade Agreements Act (TAA compliance); Healthcare fraud regulations, Buy American Act (BAA compliance) and local FAR regulations.
To avoid hefty fines and or prison time for non-compliance in federal contracting, call our government contract compliance attorneys at 1.866.601.5518.
Nationwide HUBZOne Fraud Lawyers
Sometimes, the SBA OIG may partner with the DOJ to launch a criminal indictment or open a federal investigation for HUBZone Fraud. This is a very unique program, as your ability to defend such a charge depends upon your white collar crime lawyer’s experience in federal procurement law. We understand the issues that arise when the government claims that you fraudulently claimed to the government that you have the correct amount of HUBZone employees, or that your principal place of business was located in a HIBZone. Our government contracting fraud attorneys have such experience. You want HUBZone fraud lawyers who can aggressively defend in civil or criminal cases.
Nationwide SDVOSB Fraud Lawyers
When small businesses find themselves facing federal investigations or criminal indictment for committing fraud under the SDVOSB program, they want a law firm that understands the rules and can fight back. Our Government Contract SDVOSB lawyers understand the issues in federal investigations and SDVOSB criminal cases where there are allegations of affiliation or that the qualifying member does not control the business or manage the firm full time. At Watson & Associates, LLC, we help clients nationwide facing such allegations under the False Claims Act. Our SDOVSB fraud defense lawyers are here to help.
Government Contractor Fraud Attorneys and Government Contractor Defense Lawyer
Government Contractor Fraud Attorneys – Former DOJ Attorneys & Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers With Experience
Federal contractor lawyers: With over three decades of work experience for federal procurement agencies, our federal government contract small business lawyers have resolved both simple and complex matters.
A key element that sets our government contracting solutions apart from other government contract law firms is our unique past experiences either as actual procurement officials, small business law program managers, or legal counsel for large government contractors. With law offices in Colorado and Washington, DC, each of our government small business lawyers offers extensive and broad experience to help our clients avoid the most costly mistakes in federal procurement.
Firm’s Lead Procurement Fraud & Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers
Speak to National Practice Leader, U.S. Air Force Retired Veteran, Theodore Watson (Over 23 Years of Federal Practice) – Admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States.
- He oversees Federal False Claims Act defense lawyers nationwide, Procurement Fraud and Defense Contractor False Claims Act defense attorneys and qui tam defense lawyers and a team of government fraud attorneys.
Speak Directly to Theodore Watson. Top Federal False Claims Act defense lawyer for small businesses and large corporations nationwide.
Carolyn L. Oliver – Counsel (Former DOJ Attorney)
Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer, Of Counsel to Watson & Associates, LLC: Carolyn L. Oliver brings over 40 years of distinguished legal experience to Watson & Associates’ Federal White Collar Defense and Investigations practice. As a former DOJ Prosecutor and Assistant United States Attorney in the Major Frauds Section of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California, Oliver provides clients with representation from a federal white collar criminal defense attorney who has prosecuted the very types of cases she now defends. Her extensive federal prosecution background, combined with her proven track record in complex criminal defense, positions her as a formidable advocate for corporations, CEOs, and individuals facing high-stakes federal investigations.
Carolyn is a recognized leader in criminal defense and False Claims Act defense, known for her fierce courtroom advocacy and unwavering commitment to justice. As Of Counsel to Watson & Associates’ Federal Defense Contractor Fraud, Criminal Defense and Investigations practice, Ms. Oliver focuses her practice on representing companies and individuals in federal criminal and civil investigations and prosecutions by government enforcement agencies, as well as complex federal litigation related to 18 USC 287 & 31 USC 3729 – 3733. She also advises companies on high-profile, complex, and sensitive internal investigations. Read more…
Chris Mancini – Counsel (Former DOJ Attorney)
Chris Mancini, Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer, Of Counsel, brings 45 years of criminal defense experience to Watson & Associates, to support the firm’s federal white collar defense False Claims Act attorney services, including eight years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney (Former DOJ Prosecutor) in the Southern District of Florida (DOJ), where he served as Deputy Chief of both the Criminal Division and Civil Division.Chris Mancini specializes in navigating the complexities of the federal court system, providing legal advice, investigating cases, and building strong defense strategies to protect the firm’s clients’ rights and achieve the best possible outcome as a federal False Claims Act lawyer.Mancini assists the Watson team with federal civil and criminal matters throughout the United States. His background as a former DOJ attorney and prosecutor aligns with the firm’s emphasis on attorneys with federal agency experience. Mancini’s understanding of federal law enforcement agencies and white collar defense enhances the firm’s capabilities in representing clients facing federal investigations and criminal prosecutions. Mr. Mancini maintains an unblemished 45-year track record of successfully advising and representing corporate and individual clients. His combination of federal prosecution experience and defense practice provides clients with representation from an attorney who understands both sides of federal criminal cases.
If you have been indicted for defense contractor fraud white collar crime, you should hire experienced white collar crime lawyers to protect your rights and fight back. Read more.
Cheryl Adams (Associate Attorney and Former Contracting Officer)
Cheryl Adams is an Associate Attorney with Watson and Associates, LLC. She is a former federal Contracting Officer with years of hands-on experience with all phases of federal procurement. She brings clients an intimate understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and an insider’s perspective on the procurement processes at a federal government headquarters.
She understands the government’s relationships with small businesses and subcontractors, as well as relationships with Fortune 500 corporations. She has worked side by side with government auditors and personally conducted government property audits.
She has handled all sizes of contract awards from micropurchases through major systems.
She has cradle-to-grave hands-on operational experience with all phases and all types of government contracting processes, from acquisition planning through contract closeout.Read more…
Robert “Bob” Ayers – Of Counsel. (Former Prosecutor)
John M. Brandon (Former Prosecutor)
Jon M. Brandon, Of Counsel, is a gifted, award-winning criminal trial lawyer and federal criminal defense lawyer who has spent his career in a courtroom trying complex, high-profile cases. Mr. Brandon was a top prosecutor at one of the largest district attorney offices in the nation, where he also worked as a cross-sworn federal prosecutor (Special Assistant US Attorney) on a large RICO matter.
During his 15-year tenure as a prosecutor in California, Mr. Brandon tried dozens of high-profile trials. He has tried more than 80 trials to verdict. He established himself as an extraordinary white collar trial attorney by winning some of the most serious and complex murder cases statewide.
After serving many years as a homicide prosecutor and government agency leader, Mr. Brandon has turned his attention over the last several years to being a white-collar federal criminal defense lawyer and civil litigation attorney in Texas and the southern region, expanding his repertoire and continuing to employ his litigation skills. Mr. Brandon’s passion for representing individuals, businesses, and organizations thrust into investigations or litigation is apparent in his meticulous case preparation, client-centered approach, insider knowledge, and trial skills. He works tirelessly to ensure every client receives top-notch advocacy and a formidable defense. Read More.
Nationwide & Overseas Government Contracts
As government contractor lawyers, we assist clients in resolving simple and complex disputes, including termination for convenience, contract claims, equitable adjustments, bid protests, litigation, SCA fringe benefit claims and appeals. With our presence in various parts of the world, our law firm helps contractors involved in contingency contracting law for contractors and those who perform US government contracts overseas.
We help clients in Afghanistan, Dubai, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Europe and other overseas locations. Also, our government contractor fraud attorneys are uniquely positioned to guide clients through complex nuances associated with government small business programs.
Government Contractor Fraud Defense Attorneys
Top rated federal criminal defense lawyers: Watson & Associates, LLC, utilizing its unique niche of government contracting, represents small businesses and large contractors charged civilly or criminally with wrongdoing. As government contract fraud defense attorneys, and health care fraud defense lawyers we have a national reach and also assist local contractor defense lawyers with cases involving federal procurement.
Nationwide Defense Contractor Fraud Attorneys
Hiring a HUBZone fraud False Claims Act attorney near you? Our federal white collar criminal defense attorney can provide legal defense in most states including Alaska, Alabama federal false claims act defense lawyer, Arizona, Arkansas, California government contractor fraud lawyers, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia defense contractor fraud, Hawaii, Illinois government contract False Claims Act and procurement fraud, Indiana, Kansas federal False Claims Act SBA certification fraud attorney, Louisiana 18 USC 287 & 31 USC 3729 – 3733 Criminal Defense attornneys , Maine federal false claims act HUBZone investigation defense law firm , Marylandgovernment contractor fraud lawyers and federal defense lawyers, Massachusetts, Michigan federal fraud lawyers, Minnesota defense contractor fraud attorneys, Mississippi false claims act law firm, Missouri whistleblower defense lawyer, Montana, Nebraska government contractor fraud lawyers, Nevada, New Hampshire SBA fraud defense lawyers, HUBZone fraud defense lawyers, New York false claims act attorney, North Carolina, 18 USC 1347 medical fraud lawyers in Ohio, Oklahoma federal False Claims Act lawyer, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas false claims act defense, St. Thomas and U.S. Virgin Islands government contract fraud attorney, Utah, Vermont, Virginia 18 USC 287 & 31 USC 3729 – 3733 Defense contractor fraud lawyers, Washington, Washington DC federal government contractor fraud lawyers, West Virginia, Wisconsin defense contractor fraud attorney, and Wyoming.
Our federal False Claims Act HUBZone fraud defense lawyers can represent clients and assist companies including Anchorage, AK; Atlanta defense contractor fraud lawyer, GA; Austin, TX; federal Baltimore defense contractor fraud attorney, Chicago, IL; Colorado Springs, CO; Dallas contractor fraud lawyerattorney, TX; Denver, Colorado; Indianapolis, IN; Las Vegas, NV; Los Angeles, CA; federal Miami False Claims Act defense law firm, 31 USC 3729–3733 and 18 USC 287 lawyers, FL; Philadelphia, PA; federal Houston federal contractor lawyer , 18 USC 287 & 31 USC 3729 – 3733 Defense, TX False Claims Act, San Antonio False Claims Act Lawyers and HUBZone fraud defense lawyers, TX; San Diego defense contractor fraud law firm, CA; Mobile; Al; Montgomery False Claims Act government contract fraud lawyer; AL; new york government contractor fraud lawyer and criminal defense attorney; Tampa false claims act defense lawyers, & qui tam defense lawyer; Huntsville government contractor fraud lawyer, AL; San Francisco False Claims Act lawyer , CA; San Jose government contractor fraud criminal defense lawyer, CA; Sacramento False Claims Act government contract fraud attorney, CA; Gainesville HUBZone fraud investigation defense law firm, FL false claims act law firm; Fort Lauderdale FCA SBA government contractor fraud lawyer and SDVOSB fraud criminal defense attorney , FL; Santa Clara, CA; San Antonio FCA criminal defense attorneys, and Tampa, FL.
We Practice Before the Various Appellate Courts
Our Federal contract law attorneys frequently represent companies before federal courts, including the Court of Federal Claims, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA). We have also successfully litigated and appealed cases before the Small Business Administration Office of Hearings and Appeals (SBAOHA).
Our government contract small business lawyers and consultants provide guidance with critical issues involving proposal writing, business development. GSA Schedules, Native American government contracting, and SBA 8(a) Certification. Learn about some of the Best Small Business Ideas for Getting Federal Government Contracts.
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