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Mr Jay DeVecchio

2028871538 [email protected]

Work Department

Government Contracts + Public Procurement

Position

Partner and Co-Chair, Government Contracts Practice

Career

W. Jay DeVecchio is Co-Chair of the Government Contracts and Public Procurement practice. Clients from the aerospace, technology, and health care sectors seek his representation in all facets of government procurement law, from bid protests to complex claims and disputes through suspension and debarment. He represents clients in related issues such as criminal and civil fraud, qui tam actions, and internal investigations. His litigation practice encompasses the largest defective pricing appeal tried to date, the leading case on latent defects, and the Eleventh Circuit’s decision on false claims immunity for Medicare contractors. He is a recognized leader in the field of intellectual property rights in government contracts, regularly writing and speaking on the subject. In addition, Mr. DeVecchio conducts nationwide seminars on changes, claims, and disputes.

Education

The Catholic University School of Law, J.D., 1978; Editor, Law Review; Duke University, B.A., 1974; cum laude