Legal Help for Government Contracts
Most contractors only need a lawyer for a protest, a dispute or a size or status challenge. When you do, move fast: GAO bid protests are usually due within 10 days, and size protests within 5 business days of the award notice.
Start with free help
- GAO bid protests: How protests work at the Government Accountability Office, with the filing rules.
- Lawyer referral services: The American Bar Association's directory of referral services. Many offer a low-cost first consultation.
- Your local APEX Accelerator: Free help understanding contract terms and your options.
When paid help makes sense
Hire a government contracts attorney for bid protests, claims and disputes, terminations, size or veteran-status challenges, and teaming or joint venture agreements.
Questions to ask before you hire
- How many government contract matters like mine have you handled?
- Is your license active? Check your state bar's lawyer lookup.
- Is the fee flat or hourly, and what's my deadline?
Red flags
- Charges you to register in SAM.gov or to apply for VetCert. Both are free.
- Looks like a government website, or emails you a "final notice" to renew.
- Asks for your SAM.gov login. SAM.gov's rules don't allow sharing it.
- Guarantees you'll win a contract.
We may add a short list of providers next to these free resources. Any paid spot would be labeled as an ad, and the free help would always come first. Join the waitlist and we'll email you if it opens. It's free, and nothing is listed yet.
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