Nichols Law LLP
Practice Areas
Litigation, government affairs, investigations, and allied-nation market entry — built for the highest-stakes matters in Washington.
Government Affairs & Legislative Strategy
Strategic federal affairs engagements for defense technology and emerging technology companies — building relationships at the White House, within cabinet agencies, and with congressional leadership to position clients for long-term success across evolving defense, science, and policy priorities. Phil works regularly with the Executive Office of the President, OMB, DoD, the State Department, and House and Senate leadership.
Bid Protest & Government Contracts Litigation
Over 50 bid protest matters at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, GAO, and the Federal Circuit, including multi-billion dollar defense contract disputes. Representative published matters include the successful defense of an $82 billion DoD award affirmed by the Federal Circuit, a landmark sustain overturning a $650 million NASA contract, and a $100 million FMS protest sustained on three grounds.
Strategic Counsel & Government Investigations
Congressional and Federal agency inquiries, confidential internal investigations, and crisis management for government contractors and global technology companies. Phil has helped prepare senior executives for televised Congressional hearings and advises corporate clients navigating regulatory, legal, and reputational issues at the highest levels.
U.S. Market Entry for Allied-Nation Companies
Advising foreign defense and technology companies on entity formation, FOCI mitigation, CMMC cybersecurity readiness, facility clearance planning, DCSA engagement, and compliance frameworks for accessing controlled and classified U.S. government programs. This practice area has grown significantly as FMS activity accelerates across allied nations.
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