Primary Practice Areas
Contract Claims
We empower our federal contractor clients to secure fair outcomes in claims against the US government. We offer comprehensive representation and counsel for a wide range of issues arising under the Contract Disputes Act across diverse industries:
- Aerospace & Defense
- Information Systems & Technology
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Professional Services
We collaborate closely with our clients to navigate the complexities of litigating claims at agencies, boards, and courts. We provide counsel in defending against government claims seeking recoupment of funds or contract termination. Our primary focus on supporting clients engaged in the federal contracting industry ensures we provide trusted counsel on a spectrum of legal issues impacting contractors, including but not limited to:
- Contract Breach: Ensuring you receive fair compensation for the government's breach of contractual obligations.
- Changes: Negotiate fair adjustments for government-directed contract scope changes or performance requirements changes.
- Cost Claims: Recovering unexpected costs incurred due to government-caused delays, changes, or unforeseen circumstances.
- Terminations: Protecting you from wrongful contract terminations and seeking appropriate compensation.
We understand the unique challenges federal contractors face in the performance of federal contracts. We engage in frank and open discussions with our clients to help them understand how existing case law applies to specific facts of their respective claims at various stages of litigation.
So our clients and prospective clients may understand and stay up to date with their rights and options throughout the claims process, we provide a dedicated Featured Insights Claims Litigation section on our website and other firm channels. While these articles do not constitute legal advice, they often serve as a good initial resource for prospective clients. Contractors use these insights to contextualize and assess the circumstances surrounding their own federal contract claims issues, allowing them to seek legal counsel from a better-informed position.
Existing clients may also access featured insight articles specific to their industry and points of interest on their respective dedicated TILLIT LAW PLLC Client Portals. Some of the most recent Claims Litigation Featured Insights are also provided on this page for ease of reference.
Featured Insights
Demonstrating Changed Circumstances to Avoid Terminations for Default
Sareesh Rawat, Esq.
The government retains the right to terminate a contract for default when the contractor fails to meet its performance obligations. The default termination, commonly considered one of the most undesirable outcomes for contractors, may nevertheless be converted into a termination for the government’s convenience if, on appeal, the government fails to prove that its default termination decision was justifiable. Notably, when the contractor...
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Claim Preclusion in Federal Contracts Litigation
Sareesh Rawat, Esq.
Res judicata provides that when a final judgment has been entered on the merits of a case, it is a finality as to the claim or demand in controversy. Therefore, in federal contract claims litigation, contractors are typically required to bring all their claims arising out of the same contract in the same litigation. The doctrine of res judicata, which encompasses the related doctrines of issue and claim preclusion, may apply...
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Surviving Government Motions to Dismiss Based on the Sum Certain Requirement
Sareesh Rawat, Esq.
A Contract Disputes Act (CDA) claim meets the mandatory “sum certain” requirement when the contractor has submitted to the contracting officer (CO) a clear and unequivocal statement that gives the CO adequate notice of the basis and amount of the claim. While the CDA provides no definition of a claim, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) § 2.101 defines a government contract “claim” as a written demand or assertion by a contracting party...
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