Lawrence P. Larry Block
Government Contracts
Government Contracts
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Larry has significant experience in government contract consultation and litigation. His practice sees him handling significant bid protests before the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Court of Federal Claims, as well as internal investigations.Clients commend Larry’s “excellent command of government protest law and strategy” (Chambers USA) and how he “excels in litigation of government contracts and due diligence in the context of M&A” (The Legal 500 US). Others say “he is not only an excellent legal mind, but has business acumen and a strategic outlook for the business. Larry is an outstanding lawyer and a great legal business partner.”Larry represents large and small contractors, 8(a) contractors, not-for profit organizations, and individuals in government contract matters related to federal and state agencies. Larry has successfully litigated pre-award and post-award government contract matters before Boards of Contract Appeals, the U.S. Government Accountability Office, the Court of Federal Claims, Small Business Association Office of Hearing and Appeals, state courts, and federal district courts. Larry consults with contractors on a daily basis on administrative and performance issues relating to government contracts and grants, including the applicability of federal procurement regulations, evaluations of solicitations, drafting bids, joint venture and teaming agreements, disputes, claims, requests for equitable adjustment, use of subcontractors, size appeals, assisting with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits, defense of debarment/suspensions, and fulfillment of minority subcontracting requirements. He assists buyers and sellers throughout the M&A process, including government contracts due diligence, novations, and post-sale compliance. Larry also maintains a business litigation practice that requires him to regularly appear in state and federal courts in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. Larry has significant experience in government contract consultation and litigation. His practice sees him handling significant bid protests before the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Court of Federal Claims, as well as internal investigations.Clients commend Larry’s “excellent command of government protest law and strategy” (Chambers USA) and how he “excels in litigation of government contracts and due diligence in the context of M&A” (The Legal 500 US). Others say “he is not only an excellent legal mind, but has business acumen and a strategic outlook for the business. Larry is an outstanding lawyer and a great legal business partner.”Larry represents large and small contractors, 8(a) contractors, not-for profit organizations, and individuals in government contract matters related to federal and state agencies. Larry has successfully litigated pre-award and post-award government contract matters before Boards of Contract Appeals, the U.S. Government Accountability Office, the Court of Federal Claims, Small Business Association Office of Hearing and Appeals, state courts, and federal district courts. Larry consults with contractors on a daily basis on administrative and performance issues relating to government contracts and grants, including the applicability of federal procurement regulations, evaluations of solicitations, drafting bids, joint venture and teaming agreements, disputes, claims, requests for equitable adjustment, use of subcontractors, size appeals, assisting with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits, defense of debarment/suspensions, and fulfillment of minority subcontracting requirements. He assists buyers and sellers throughout the M&A process, including government contracts due diligence, novations, and post-sale compliance. Larry also maintains a business litigation practice that requires him to regularly appear in state and federal courts in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. Larry has significant experience in government contract consultation and litigation. Larry also maintains a business litigation practice that requires him to regularly appear in state and federal courts in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia.
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Ronald Reyes
Our firm faced a critical challenge when a significant federal contract award was contested. The complexity of the protest before the GAO demanded an attorney with deep, specific knowledge. Larry Block was precisely that. His 29 years of focused experience in government contracts, particularly his recognized expertise in bid protests, was immediately evident. He didn't just manage the case; he educated our internal team on the nuances of GAO procedures and the underlying regulations. His strategic guidance from Winston & Strawn was both meticulous and pragmatic. Larry's calm, assured professionalism under pressure was as valuable as his legal acumen. The outcome was a complete sustainment of our award. For any matter involving government procurement, Larry Block is the first and only call we will make.