Government Contracts Litigation

Our government contract attorneys represent clients around the world and domestically in claims, disputes, requests for equitable adjustment, contract terminations, and settlements.

In summary, a claim against the U.S. Government is a written demand for payment that is governed by the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The FAR states in subpart 2.101: “Claim” means a written demand or written assertion by one of the contracting parties seeking, as a matter of right, the payment of money in a sum certain, the adjustment or interpretation of contract terms, or other relief arising under or relating to the contract. However, a written demand or written assertion by the contractor seeking the payment of money exceeding $100,000 is not a claim under 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes, until certified as required by the statute. A voucher, invoice, or another routine request for payment that is not in dispute when submitted is not a claim. The submission may be converted to a claim, by written notice to the contracting officer as provided in 33.206(a), if it is disputed either as to liability or amount or is not acted upon in a reasonable time.

Centre attorneys assist clients in assessing and resolving disputes arising under Federal Government Contracts and Subcontracts. Because a subcontractor lacks a direct relationship with the government, the laws and regulations applicable to subcontracts are much less than those applicable to a prime contractor. Prime contractors, however, often attempt to “flow-down” virtually all of the terms of their prime contract. Subcontractors should carefully review proposed subcontracts and attempt to limit flow-down terms to those required by law or otherwise needed to address the government’s right to modify the prime contract.

Centre’s Litigation Attorneys have over 30 years of expertise in successful litigation for prime and subcontractor disputes.

We offer clients a full range of expert commercial litigation and dispute resolution services — from early dispute resolution through demand letters or settlement negotiations, to handling trials before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Whether through negotiation, mediation or litigation, we focus on efficiently achieving positive results for our clients.

Our experience includes:

• Breach of commercial contracts, including teaming agreements, subcontracts, sales and service agreements, and work share disputes
• Litigation of Uniform Trade Secret Act disputes
• Business tort litigation, including defamation, statutory business conspiracy, tortious interference with contract or business expectancy
• Partnership and shareholder disputes
• Employment contract disputes including, the enforcement of non-solicit, non-compete, and non-disclosure agreements

Companies are open to unprecedented liability in connection with employment-related lawsuits in the current business and regulatory environment.  While we proactively work with clients to identify risk areas and limit exposure in advance of litigation – disputes do arise. If so, our litigation team is ready to assist.

Centre’s attorneys are experienced management-side trial attorneys focused on providing early case assessment, clear guidance, and a well-reasoned approach to efficient resolution – whether the desired resolution is early and discreet or a judgment on the merits. Our attorneys actively seek to provide high quality and efficient litigation services while minimizing the impact on your business.

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As customers, employees, and patients, we assume the companies we entrust with our personal information will protect it. Yet, data breaches compromising personal information have become so pervasive. When the personal data of your organization has been compromised, you need the assistance of experienced data breach attorneys

Our attorneys are experienced in litigating data breaches of all sizes and are ready to take on your high-stakes privacy issue. We draw on our experience and develop comprehensive strategies to minimize your risk, allowing you to get back to business. Our experienced attorneys have achieved success in various jurisdictions due to our litigators expertise in privacy and data security regulation.