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
Implications of a Lack of Notice Detailing Contractor Appeal Rights in a CO’s Final Decision
Sareesh Rawat, Esq.
To file appeals under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA), contractors are required to first submit their claims to the contracting officer (CO) for a contracting officer’s final decision (COFD). The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) § 33.211(a)(4)(v) requires COs to include in their final decisions a notice detailing the contractor’s rights to appeal the COFD at the Boards or the COFC. Such notice of contractor appeal rights should include...
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Establishing Date of Receipt of CO’s Final Decision for Triggering CDA Appeals Limitations Period
Sareesh Rawat, Esq.
Once a contractor submits a claim to the government under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA), the government is required to provide it a copy of the contracting officer’s final decision (COFD). The receipt of the COFD by the contractor is a key event in the lifecycle of a CDA claim because it triggers the beginning of the statute of limitation period to appeal the COFD at a Board of Contract Appeals (BCA) or the Court of Federal Claims (COFC)....
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Asserting Breach of Contract Actions Due to the Government’s Faulty or Negligent Administration of Contracts
Sareesh Rawat, Esq.
In the performance of government contracts, there are instances where the government does not breach any specific terms or conditions of the contract but is nevertheless responsible for the contractor’s damages due to the fault or negligence of government officials. If the government personnel’s negligence or fault occurs in the administration of the contract, the government may be liable for breach of contract. In such situations, the...
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