Primary Practice Areas
Contract Claims
While performing on government contracts, contractors often face unexpected increases in costs, performance timelines, and other issues requiring them to file requests for equitable adjustments and claims against the federal government. TILLIT LAW clients receive dependable counsel spanning the entire contract claims lifecycle under the Contract Disputes Act, including the initial development of REAs and claims. Fully understanding that claims litigation is an expensive and time-consuming process, the firm provides zealous representation of client interests in any negotiations with the government regarding their claims.
When clients are unable to obtain the desired outcomes for their claims in proceedings before the contracting officer, Sareesh helps them navigate the procedural and substantive complexities of claims litigation at the relevant Board of Contract Appeals. The firm's focus on contract claims and performance issues ensures that clients can confidently seek counsel on a wide range of matters, including but not limited to:
- Breach of Contract & Administration Issues
- Changes & Modifications
- Convenience & Default Terminations
- Delays
- Pricing of Adjustments
Warranties & Inspections
Contractors serve as valuable partners to the federal government so it can achieve its contractual objectives. Sareesh understands that his clients take this important role seriously. The firm similarly strives to be a trusted long-term legal partner to its clients performing on federal contracts. With the firm’s focus on developing and maintaining long-term relationships with its clients, contractors can confidently turn to TILLIT LAW, knowing that they will receive consistently reliable federal contracts counsel to help resolve their claims.
As the founder and principal of a small law practice in an industry dominated by large firms, Sareesh understands the importance of managing costs while achieving desired results. As a result, the firm offers its clients some of the most competitive rates in the government contracts legal industry without compromising the quality and excellence of legal services TILLIT LAW clients deserve and have come to expect.
So that existing and prospective clients may understand and stay up to date with developments, regulations, and precedents, the firm provides a dedicated section of Featured Insights articles on contract claims issues on its website and other firm channels. Existing clients also access articles relevant to their industry and circumstances on their dedicated Client Portal. Some of the most recent articles relevant to contract claims are included on this page.
Featured Insights
Recovery Under the Doctrine of Superior Knowledge
Sareesh Rawat, Esq.
When entering federal contracts, the government acts in a proprietary capacity and owes contractors certain express and implied obligations. One such implied obligation is to disclose to the contractor facts and information vital to performance under the contract. Under what is also known as the “doctrine of superior knowledge,” the government may be held liable for breach of contract if it fails to disclose vital information impacting...
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Apportioning Risk of Increased Performance Costs
Sareesh Rawat, Esq.
The apportionment of risk of increased performance costs in a government contract depends primarily on the type of contract and its included clauses. If a specifically included contract clause assigns the financial risk of an event on either the government or the contractor, that clause usually dictates which party bears the increased costs of performance due to the occurrence of that event. However, even if the contract does not specifically...
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Converting a Request for Equitable Adjustment into a CDA Claim
Sareesh Rawat, Esq.
While the Contract Disputes Act provides no definition of a claim, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) § 2.101 defines a claim as a written demand or assertion by one of the contracting parties seeking, as a matter of right, the payment of a sum certain arising under or relating to the contract. The FAR further provides that a routine request for payment that is not in dispute when submitted is not a claim. However, such submissions may...
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