Federal and state government contracts present some of the biggest job opportunities many companies, large or small, will ever find. These markets also require award to contractors based on specific rules that do not exist in private markets. We are one of the few firms in Mississippi that know where, how, and when to ensure that those rules are followed. Pre-award and post-award protests are time-sensitive. Our attorneys are poised to act adroitly and comprehensively when de-briefing and protest issues arise.

Our government contract attorneys have practiced extensively before the General Accountability Office, the Court of Federal Claims, the Boards of Contract Appeal, the United States Court of Federal Appeals, and before other federal and state tribunals and agencies; including the Public Procurement Review Board and Bureau of Buildings and Grounds. Our clients include prime contractors, subcontractors, service providers, suppliers, protesters, and intervenors.

Our extensive experience in protests includes size-protests and other "status" protests before the Small Business Administration and the Veterans Administration on matters involving the full spectrum of small-business programs. We have challenged and defended protests of numerous size as well as other protests involving the 8(a), HUBZone, Mentor-Protégé, Veteran-Owned Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business programs.

Claims of a government contractor or qui tam plaintiff are governed by public laws, regulations, and jurisprudence that differ greatly from private party contracts. We have decades of experience in government contract claims, and the disputes and the appeals that may be required.

We are experienced in the assessment and preparation of Requests for Equitable Adjustment and Claims. We understand the rubric of certifications, regulations, and limitations that impact the disputes and appeals process. We have pursued - and defended - complex claims and appeals including delays, loss-of-productivity, liquidated damages, defective specifications, government interference and disruption, changes, differing site conditions, termination for default, and terminations for convenience.

We provide guidance on the Federal Acquisition Regulation, agency-specific federal acquisition regulations, False Claims Act, Truth-in-Negotiating Act, Cost Accounting Standards, Defense Contract Audit Agency audits, Mississippi Procurement Manual, and numerous other federal and state procurement regulations.

We provide a full range of legal services to employers. We help employers maintain compliance with federal and state laws and regulations; prepare employment contracts and employment manuals; as well as provide sound advice for handling the inevitable employee disputes and grievances. Additionally, we represent employers before the EEOC and in litigation in court.

Closely aligned with oil and gas law is our environmental practice. We have represented clients in environmental cases before various Federal agencies, including the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (formerly the Department of Natural Resources), the State Oil & Gas Board, and other state agencies and local governments. Environmental matters include toxic tort cases; transportation and disposal of hazardous materials, protection of ground water resources, treatment and disposal of solid waste, State and Federal Regulations of Air and Water Quality, and the development of public water supply distribution systems.

Billions of contracting dollars are set-aside each year by state and federal agencies to award solely to small business concerns. The multi-billion dollar small-business contracting market includes construction, services, and manufacturing. Our counsel has decades of experience advising clients on how to maximize their participation in the small-business market.

Numerous professions and trades are governed by state boards and agencies, whose governance includes issuance and oversight of professional licensing and certifications required for lawful practice. Our counsel has over 35 years of collective experience in professional licensure and certification in numerous industries – from healthcare professionals to realtors, from lawyers to contractors.

We serve as complaint counsel for the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure and the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners, advising Board staff during investigations. We also handle disciplinary complaints against physicians, podiatrists, dentists, and dental hygienists, as well as defend professionals before other boards and agencies; including the Mississippi State Board of Contractors, Mississippi Real Estate Commission, Board of Architecture, Board of Nursing, Board of Psychological Examiners, Board of Licensed Professional Counselors, Mississippi State Bar, and others.

This unique area of law requires counsel with experience in administrative procedures, administrative discovery, constitutional law, administrative remedies, and appeal rights. Our representation is skillful and comprehensive; including completion of licensure applications, representation of professionals during licensure investigations, and defending professionals in the event of disciplinary hearings.