Aerospace & Defense

• Represented defense contractors in litigation involving the U.S. government with values over $300 million
• Drafted launch services agreements for government and private sector clients
• Represented steel fireproofing subcontractor against major prime contractor at the Hanford Nuclear Site resulting in favorable settlement of multi million dollar claims
• Litigated major multi-district cases for the Air Force including asbestos, Agent Orange and aviation accidents, and international arbitration for the Department of State (Iran – U.S. Claims Tribunal)
• Served as Legal Advisor to Air Force Frequency Management Center, and Legal Advisor to Air Force Space Panel charged with planning the purchase and operation of space assets
• Served as Legal Advisor to U.S. Delegation in Geneva at ITU Conference on satellite communication
• Served as Director of Space Law at U.S. Space Command, and Chief of Space Law at Air Force Headquarters, the Pentagon

Construction

• Represented general contractor JV in negotiation of dam construction contract in excess of $400 million
• Represented owner against design and contractor parties in 5-star hotel construction litigation. Negotiated multi million dollar settlement in mediation involving five parties, multiple insurance carriers, and excess carriers
• Obtained $6.5 million arbitration award on behalf of general contractor in five week arbitration of differing site conditions and other changes experienced during highway tunnel construction
• Obtained $2.2 million arbitration award, including an award of attorneys’ fees, on behalf of subcontractor in three week arbitration of multiple claims experienced during highway-widening project on a mountain pass
• Successfully asserted over 20 claims on behalf of contractors and subcontractors on CDOT highway projects
• Successfully prosecuted claims against U.S. government in U.S. Court of Federal Claims and Boards of Contract Appeals