John Nakoneczny

Counsel

Overview

John Nakoneczny is a counsel in the Government Contracts Group in Crowell & Moring’s Washington, D.C. office.

John represents and counsels contractors from diverse industries on contract disputes and other government contract matters. Prior to joining Crowell & Moring, he clerked at the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, where he supported its judges in resolving and mediating appeals under the Contract Disputes Act. John earned his J.D. from The George Washington University Law School, where he was the president of the Government Contracts Student Association and on the Federal Circuit Bar Journal. While in law school, John served as a legal intern at the U.S. General Services Administration and the Fraud Section of the U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division. Upon graduation, John was awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award.

Career & Education

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    • Civilian Board of Contract Appeals
      Clerk, 20182019
    • Civilian Board of Contract Appeals
      Clerk, 20182019
    • University of Florida, B.A., 2013
    • The George Washington University Law School, J.D., 2018
    • University of Florida, B.A., 2013
    • The George Washington University Law School, J.D., 2018
    • District of Columbia
    • District of Columbia
    • Polish
    • Polish

John's Insights

Client Alert | 3 min read | 09.05.24

Know Your Rights: ASBCA Issues Two Important Reminders to Contractors

The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (Board) recently issued notable reminders to contractors regarding its jurisdictional authority and the importance of timely filing claims.  The Board explained in DSME Construction Co., Ltd., ASBCA 63878 (July 30, 2024), that it may retain jurisdiction over a dispute even when a different forum is listed in the contract.  In Platinum Services., Inc., ASBCA No. 63878 (Aug. 1, 2024), the Board instructed contractors to be mindful of the CDA’s statute of limitations period, even when seeking to amicably resolve a dispute....

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John's Insights

Client Alert | 3 min read | 09.05.24

Know Your Rights: ASBCA Issues Two Important Reminders to Contractors

The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (Board) recently issued notable reminders to contractors regarding its jurisdictional authority and the importance of timely filing claims.  The Board explained in DSME Construction Co., Ltd., ASBCA 63878 (July 30, 2024), that it may retain jurisdiction over a dispute even when a different forum is listed in the contract.  In Platinum Services., Inc., ASBCA No. 63878 (Aug. 1, 2024), the Board instructed contractors to be mindful of the CDA’s statute of limitations period, even when seeking to amicably resolve a dispute....