Robert Tompkins

Mr. Tompkins is experienced in counseling clients on the preparation of bids and proposals and in interpreting and complying with federal procurement law. He has represented clients in numerous bid protests, at federal agencies, at the General Accounting Office, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Mr. Tompkins has also litigated pre-and post-award protests in various federal courts. He has also defended government contractors accused of fraud and False Claims Act violations. Mr. Tompkins counsels many companies on participation in programs offered by the U.S. Small Businesses Administration (SBA), including 8(a) and HUBZone entities. Mr. Tompkins has counseled government contractors on participation in SBA's 8(a) mentor-protégé program, and in forming joint venture and teaming arrangements with other entities to effectively pursue complex government procurements. Mr. Tompkins has also helped several small businesses obtain HUBZone certification and establish themselves as HUBZone contractors. Mr. Tompkins also has litigation and counseling experience in internal corporate investigations and audits; internal corporate governance and affairs; and various business and business tort issues including: trade secrets and confidentiality agreements, non-competition agreements, and employment agreements.