Contractors in the life sciences, telecoms, intelligence, logistics, and manufacturing industries enjoy comprehensive support from Thompson Hine LLP  on regulatory compliance, procurement and termination process, contractual performance, and dispute resolution. Francis Purcell chairs the Washington DC-based practice, leveraging extensive counseling and litigation experience to assist with pre- and post-award disputes, M&A, subcontractor issues, and small business matters. Jessica Haire focuses on contract negotiations, and federal and state claims, as well as bid protests and litigation, while Ryan Spiegel is highly valued for his regulatory compliance guidance, business counseling, and dispute resolution expertise. Counsel Joe Berger is a key contact for bid protests, litigation, investigations, and FCA cases.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Francis Purcell is always available when I need him. He is very knowledgeable, upfront about proving, and always stays on the scope. I feel super confident when he advises me and represents my company.’

  • ‘In my dealing with Francis Purcell, he set himself apart by digging into technical specifics outside of the law that proved invaluable in balancing the legal approach/recommendation.’

  • ‘Thompson Hine is top notch when it comes to knowledge of the legal aspects of government contracting, especially when it comes to the nuances and intricacies. They have never disappointed.’

  • ‘Ryan Spiegel is smart, very knowledgeable in government contracting, but most importantly he listens to the concerns and wishes of his clients while at the same time providing his vast legal expertise.’

Key clients

  • Accent Designs LLC
  • AutoFlex Fleet
  • Costello Construction Company
  • ESCgov Inc.
  • G&C Fab-Con LLC
  • LION Group Inc.
  • Mission Essential LLC
  • National Recoveries Inc.
  • Norair Engineering
  • NOVA Dine LLC

Work highlights

  • Represented Costello Construction of Maryland in a subcontractor dispute relating to a $140m project for the construction of a mixed-use development.
  • Assisted Mission Essential, a major provider of translation services and intelligence support to military and commercial customers, with general government contracts counseling.
  • Assisted NRI with preparing its termination for convenience settlement proposals for submission to the DOE, as well as helping it update its requests for equitable adjustment and preparing certified claims.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Francis Purcell