Contract Claims & Disputes

The Government Contract Claims process is unique. Contractors have certain rights to make claims against the government but only if certain procedures are followed.  Rights can easily be waived. The Government also has rights and can make claims against a contractor.   Knowing the applicable rules for effectively dealing with situations that affect performance and increase cost requires judgment honed by experience.

The motto “bid to win and manage to profit” applies to government contracts. Cordatis has represented hundreds of clients with claims of all types and sizes before virtually every federal agency.  These claims often include the following types of issues:

  • Denied Requests for Adjustments
  • Default terminations
  • Terminations for convenience
  • Government caused delays
  • Constructive changes
  • Defective specifications
  • Differing-site conditions
  • Superior knowledge
  • Cost-accounting standards
  • Claims involving cost principles

Our teams is skilled at helping contractors identify, preserve, and resolve their claims through settlement or litigation before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC), the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA), and the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA).

Cordatis guided us effectively through the maze of technical and regulatory requirements for our first government contract — a contract that was the cornerstone of the company’s phenomenal growth.
 Bob Slocum, President, Government Micro Resources

Lawyers who specialize in this Practice Area

David Cohen

David Cohen

Pablo Nichols

Bill Savarino

Bill Savarino

Joshua Schnell

Joshua Schnell

Daniel J. Strouse

Daniel J. Strouse

Rhina M. Cardenal

Rhina M. Cardenal

Jason Moy

Jason Moy

John O'Brien

John O’Brien

Sam Van Kopp

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