Lawrence P. "Larry" Block
Recognized since 2022
Washington, District of Columbia
Government Contracts
Larry has significant experience in government contract consultation and litigation. His practice sees him handling significant bid protests before the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Court of Federal Claims, as well as internal investigations.
Clients commend Larry’s “excellent command of government protest law and strategy” (Chambers USA) and how he “excels in litigation of government contracts and due diligence in the context of M&A” (The Legal 500 US). Others say “he is not only an excellent legal mind, but has business acumen and a strategic outlook for the business. Larry is an outstanding lawyer and a great legal business partner.”
Larry represents large and small contractors, 8(a) contractors, not-for profit organizations, and individuals in government contract matters related to federal and state agencies. Larry has successfully litigated pre-award and post-award government contract matters before Boards of Contract Appeals, the U.S. Government Accountability Office, the Court of Federal Claims, Small Business Association Office of Hearing and Appeals, state courts, and federal district courts. Larry consults with contractors on a daily basis on administrative and performance issues relating to government contracts and grants, including the applicability of federal procurement regulations, evaluations of solicitations, drafting bids, joint venture and teaming agreements, disputes, claims, requests for equitable adjustment, use of subcontractors, size appeals, assisting with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits, defense of debarment/suspensions, and fulfillment of minority subcontracting requirements. He assists buyers and sellers throughout the M&A process, including government contracts due diligence, novations, and post-sale compliance. Larry also maintains a business litigation practice that requires him to regularly appear in state and federal courts in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia.
- 1901 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
- The George Washington University, J.D., graduated 1996
141 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
147 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
- Government Contracts
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