ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Business + Government Contracts + Sports & Entertainment + Real Estate + Litigation
Quality attorneys with the commitment to meet and exceed their business goals.
Companies, associations, and their managers confront a maze of administrative, legislative, and legal hurdles, both here in the U.S. and when competing abroad. They demand quality attorneys with the commitment to meet and exceed their business goals.
Our seasoned lawyers offer practical experience and the professional judgment required to drive your success. Our primary concern is client-centric—what is the objective and how do we achieve it?
Our methodology is common sense—what will work for our client and what will not? We have experience from the board room to the court room. Whether we are assisting with complex commercial transactions, international trade, government contracting, business law and corporate planning, disputes sometimes arise. When they do, we are savvy advocates, whether in private alternative dispute resolution, government administrative proceedings, civil litigation, or criminal investigations and prosecutions.
Locations
Washington, DC
800 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006
Melbourne, Florida
1928 South Patrick Drive Indian Harbor Beach, Florida 32937
Virginia Beach, Virginia
4445 Corporation Lane
Suite 278
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
Areas of Practice
Employment Law
International Trade
Business Strategy
International Trade
We provide legal representation and counsel to employers in all aspects of employment law. Attorneys at Effectus understand the complex legal landscape surrounding employment practices, and work to ensure our clients navigate that landscape successfully. With experience representing employers in numerous employment law concerns— such as discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, among other similar issues—we work closely with our clients to develop personalized legal strategies tailored to their specific needs.
As companies navigate the increasingly complex world of global business they require effective guidance on the many issues that arise in their international trade and investment activities. We provide that guidance in a manner designed to meet the needs of our clients and to accomplish their business goals, wherever they operate. We value our clients’ trust and confidence and, as their legal and business advisors, we are committed to their success.
The startup and small business marketplace is still a new and fierce frontier that requires legal advice from attorneys who are deeply entrenched in the particularities of venture financing. Our firm gives you an holistic approach, so your company can get the best competitive advantage.
Internal Investigation
Government Contracts
Our firm has experience protecting clients through comprehensive third-party legal investigation services. We understand that the purpose of internal investigations is to assist organizations and businesses in addressing complex matters, such as employee concerns, human resources issues, as well as allegations of fraud and misconduct.
Internal investigations are a delicate issue. We know that that the last thing employers want is to be viewed as partial, or to drive a wedge between their employees through a poorly performed investigation. For that reason, as part of an investigation, our attorneys seek to better understand an organization’s culture in order to best facilitate a thorough investigation that not only protects the organization itself, but also leaves all parties feeling heard, respected, and understood. We are experienced in employment law and skilled at conducting prompt and thorough investigations to allow clients to get to the bottom of allegations of misconduct, complaints, and other sensitive issues. A competent investigation backed up by solid employment policies can keep an organization out of both a court of law, and, particularly in this day and age, the court of public opinion.
We understand that internal investigations must be meticulously designed to protect the interests of our clients and minimize legal exposure. As no two circumstances are identical, each investigation must be prepared based on the facts of any given situation. Effectus attorneys are committed to providing reliable, high-quality services that are responsive to each of the unique circumstances of a client’s needs.
Government contracts contain provisions for the equitable adjustment of the contract price due to events beyond the control of the contractor. Yet, frequently the customer balks at paying the contractor a fair price for goods and services provided.
Many claims can be resolved in a telephone call or a short meeting and, for reasons of client cost and efficiency, we prefer a non-adversarial approach with emphasis on collaborative communication with contracting officers who may not know all the relevant the facts. An early and reasonable settlement, either through negotiation or alternative dispute resolution saves both the government and the contractor time and money. We assist our clients with analyses of their performance and develop legal theories of recovery, including constructive claims for government-required services performed outside the statement of work. When the government customer proves intractable or unreasonable we do not hesitate to submit a formal claim and/or initiate litigation.
As companies navigate the increasingly complex world of global business they require effective guidance on the many issues that arise in their international trade and investment activities. We provide that guidance in a manner designed to meet the needs of our clients and to accomplish their business goals, wherever they operate. We value our clients’ trust and confidence and, as their legal and business advisors, we are committed to their success.
Business Law & Commercial Transactions
We provide business formation and transactional services for many mid-size commercial companies, domestic and international. These skills combine our business acumen, legal expertise, and full understanding of our clients’ objectives. We concentrate on achieving optimal objectives for our clients.
Bid Protests
Bid protest litigation and the equitable adjustment and claims process (REA) are staples of the formation, performance and administration of government contracts. We have substantial experience in these areas of federal contracting and often represent companies challenging or defending procurement procedures and contract awards. We appear regularly at the contracting agency level and before the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, on behalf of disappointed bidders and successful awardees.
Commercial Real Estate
We provide the full gamut of real estate transactional services to our clients in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Our practice focuses on assisting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with negotiating office, retail and ground leases. The firm relies upon its deep understanding of the commercial real estate market in the DC Metro region to provide our clients reliable, astute, and efficient advice with respect to their lease transactions. Our firm possesses a breadth and depth of experience and business acumen which helps distinguish us in this field.
“We must all obey the great law of change. It is the most powerful law of nature.”
– Edmund Burke
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