J. Chris Haile

In the highly regulated business of government contracts, Chris frequently addresses matters involving breach of contract, government-directed contract changes, delays, requests for equitable adjustment (REAs), certified claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA), procuring commercial products and commercial services, contractor business systems, certified cost or pricing data, the Defense Production Act and the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), government audits, terminations, and other issues with aspects unique to working with the federal government. Chris also is experienced in working with recipients of federal grants and cooperative agreements in negotiations, development of compliant systems, recovery of allowable costs, government investigations, and terminations.

Chris represents a diverse range of clients and industries supporting the federal government, in areas such as aerospace, defense, health care, construction, professional services, higher education, and information technology products and services. He has successfully resolved matters with the Department of Defense (DoD), the General Services Administration (GSA), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others.

Chris has litigated before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and District of Columbia Contract Appeals Board. He also represents clients in alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration, mediation, and other binding and nonbinding ADR proceedings.