Matthew Michaels helps government contractors navigate the complex regulatory, compliance, and business challenges involved in doing business with the federal government. He represents clients across many industries, including aerospace, information technology, data analytics, shipbuilding, manufacturing, and space exploration, providing strategic counsel on bid protests, prime/subcontractor disputes, federal investigations, regulatory compliance and transactional due diligence.

Matt has advocated for both protesters and awardees before the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Court of Federal Claims, procuring agencies, and the Small Business Administration Office of Hearings and Appeals. He also defends individuals and companies facing Procurement Integrity Act allegations and federal investigations involving the False Claims Act, helping clients mitigate risk and navigate high-stakes government enforcement actions.

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I translate complex regulations into practical business strategies. This helps clients focus on what they do best - delivering value to government customers."
Credentials

Education

  • Skidmore College, B.A., 2009
  • George Washington University Law School, J.D., 2016, cum laude

Bar Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • California

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
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