Our lawyers represent firms in the accounting profession in a wide variety of government contracting matters at the federal, state and local level. We advise firms on the award and performance of federal contracts, including representing bidders in pre-award and post-award protests and advising clients regarding the negotiation of government or contractor claims during contract performance. We conduct internal investigations regarding compliance with contract terms and government contracting laws. We have handled a significant number of False Claims Act matters brought by qui tam plaintiffs and the Department of Justice. At the state and local level, we advise clients in response to state and local requests for proposals, and we assist clients in the negotiation of contracts resulting from these proposals. We have represented clients in all of the states in which the firm has represented the profession in liability matters.