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Kevin Barnett

Counsel

Washington, DC

202.655.4174

kbarnett@pilieromazza.com

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Bio

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Kevin advises clients in all aspects of government contracts law. He also serves as Co-Chair of PilieroMazza’s Government Contract Claims & Appeals Team. 

As a legal advocate for the government contracting community, Kevin helps contractors prepare, negotiate, and prosecute claims, requests for equitable adjustment, and termination for convenience settlements, as well as litigating appeals before the Court of Federal Claims and the boards of contract appeals. He also counsels firms on Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance issues, including advising companies new to federal contracting on making a smooth transition.

Kevin guides clients through the Freedom of Information Act process from drafting and negotiating FOIA requests to litigating in federal court. He also litigates bid protests before the Government Accountability Office, the Court of Federal Claims, as well as at the agency level. In addition, Kevin co-authors the leading treatise on attorney-client privilege, which is regularly cited by federal appeals courts.

Kevin is a cum laude graduate of American University, Washington College of Law, where he was an Articles Editor for the American University Law Review.

Kevin maintains an active pro bono practice focused on assisting veterans in obtaining benefits.

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Related Practice Areas

  • Government Contracts
  • Government Contract Claims & Appeals
  • Bid Protests
  • Audits & Investigations

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Articles

  • Congress Passes FY2023 NDAA and Implements Significant Changes to Federal Procurement Policy, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 12.19.22
  • Inflation Relief Is Coming for DOD Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 12.09.22
  • Act Fast: ESOP-Owned Defense Contractors Eligible for Sole-Source Awards in New DOD Pilot Program, 11.17.22
  • Overcoming the Inflation Crisis: The Ins-and-Outs of Extraordinary Contractual Relief for Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 10.13.22
  • DOD and GSA Inflation Update: Key Takeaways for Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 09.20.22
  • OFCCP Extends Deadline for EEO-1 Data FOIA Objections, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 09.19.22
  • Time Is Running Out: Federal Contractor Data at Risk of Public Disclosure Unless Objections Are Filed by Monday, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 09.13.22
  • Action Required: Federal Contractor Data at Risk of Public Disclosure, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 08.24.22
  • New Virginia Law Prohibits “Pay-When-Paid” and “Pay-If-Paid” Provisions in Construction Contracts, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 06.02.22
  • DOD Issues Guidance on Effect of Inflation on Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 05.31.22
  • Federal Circuit Clarifies the Scope of Incorporation by Reference, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 05.10.22
  • ESOPs Have Opportunity to Shape DOD Pilot Program on Sole Source Follow-On Contracts, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 04.12.22
  • Board Rejects Software Company’s Attempt to Enforce License Agreement Against Government Agency, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 03.08.22
  • Three’s Company: Court Decisions Clarify Company’s Role in FOIA Litigation Over Possible Release of Confidential Information, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 01.31.22
  • 2022 NDAA Makes Significant Changes to Federal Procurement Policy, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 12.27.21
  • 5 Things Every Contractor Should Know About the Contract Disputes Act, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 10.26.21
  • How Government Contractors Can Mitigate Potential Impacts of a Government Shutdown, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 09.28.21

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Events

  • Inflation Update: Availability of Relief for Fixed Price Contracts, 01.10.23
  • DOD and GSA Inflation Update: Key Takeaways for Government Contractors, 10.25.22
  • Claims & Disputes: The A-Z Guide, 2022 Government Contracting Law Institute, 10.14.22
  • Inflation Management Options, Dave Drabkin’s Hot Topics 2022, 10.06.22
  • Protecting Your Confidential Information: FOIA Exemption 4 for Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Webinar, 09.15.22
  • Legal Insight on Understanding Small Business Subcontracting, DC PTAC Event, 06.30.22
  • Supply Chain Pain: How Government Contractors Can Get Relief for Supply Chain Problems, PilieroMazza Webinar, 05.24.22
  • Small Business Subcontracting Plans: Making a Good Faith Effort and Compliance Tips, PCI Event, 01.18.22
  • 2022 NDAA: Important Considerations for Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Webinar, 01.13.22

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News

  • Federal News Network Interviews PilieroMazza’s Kevin Barnett: OFCCP to Disclose Confidential Federal Contractor Data, 09.02.22
  • PilieroMazza Unveils Podcast Series for Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting, 07.12.22
  • Law360 Publishes Kevin Barnett’s Article on DOD Pilot Program for ESOPs, 05.05.22
  • Kevin Barnett Contributes to Latest Edition of Thomson Reuters’ Attorney-Client Privilege in the United States, 01.06.22
  • Kevin Barnett’s Article Featured in Westlaw Today: 2022 NDAA Makes Significant Changes to Federal Procurement Policy, 01.06.22
  • Kevin Barnett and Eric Valle Join PilieroMazza’s Expanding Government Contracts Team, 05.03.21

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Podcasts

  • So You Want to be a Government Contractor? What Commercial Businesses Need to Know, 07.07.22

Credentials

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Education

  • American University Washington College of Law, J.D., 2010, cum laude
  • The George Washington University, B.A., Political Science, 2004

Admissions

  • Massachusetts
  • District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims

Activities

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Activities

  • Member, Claims & Contract Disputes (Vice-Chair 2019-Present), ABA Public Contract Law Section
  • Member, Commercial Products & Services (Co-Chair 2016-19), ABA Public Contract Law Section
  • Member, Board of Contract Appeals Bar Association
Bio Insights Credentials Activities

Kevin advises clients in all aspects of government contracts law. He also serves as Co-Chair of PilieroMazza’s Government Contract Claims & Appeals Team. 

As a legal advocate for the government contracting community, Kevin helps contractors prepare, negotiate, and prosecute claims, requests for equitable adjustment, and termination for convenience settlements, as well as litigating appeals before the Court of Federal Claims and the boards of contract appeals. He also counsels firms on Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance issues, including advising companies new to federal contracting on making a smooth transition.

Kevin guides clients through the Freedom of Information Act process from drafting and negotiating FOIA requests to litigating in federal court. He also litigates bid protests before the Government Accountability Office, the Court of Federal Claims, as well as at the agency level. In addition, Kevin co-authors the leading treatise on attorney-client privilege, which is regularly cited by federal appeals courts.

Kevin is a cum laude graduate of American University, Washington College of Law, where he was an Articles Editor for the American University Law Review.

Kevin maintains an active pro bono practice focused on assisting veterans in obtaining benefits.

Read More Read Less

Related Practice Areas

  • Government Contracts
  • Government Contract Claims & Appeals
  • Bid Protests
  • Audits & Investigations

Articles

  • Congress Passes FY2023 NDAA and Implements Significant Changes to Federal Procurement Policy, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 12.19.22
  • Inflation Relief Is Coming for DOD Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 12.09.22
  • Act Fast: ESOP-Owned Defense Contractors Eligible for Sole-Source Awards in New DOD Pilot Program, 11.17.22
  • Overcoming the Inflation Crisis: The Ins-and-Outs of Extraordinary Contractual Relief for Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 10.13.22
  • DOD and GSA Inflation Update: Key Takeaways for Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 09.20.22
  • OFCCP Extends Deadline for EEO-1 Data FOIA Objections, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 09.19.22
  • Time Is Running Out: Federal Contractor Data at Risk of Public Disclosure Unless Objections Are Filed by Monday, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 09.13.22
  • Action Required: Federal Contractor Data at Risk of Public Disclosure, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 08.24.22
  • New Virginia Law Prohibits “Pay-When-Paid” and “Pay-If-Paid” Provisions in Construction Contracts, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 06.02.22
  • DOD Issues Guidance on Effect of Inflation on Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 05.31.22
  • Federal Circuit Clarifies the Scope of Incorporation by Reference, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 05.10.22
  • ESOPs Have Opportunity to Shape DOD Pilot Program on Sole Source Follow-On Contracts, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 04.12.22
  • Board Rejects Software Company’s Attempt to Enforce License Agreement Against Government Agency, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 03.08.22
  • Three’s Company: Court Decisions Clarify Company’s Role in FOIA Litigation Over Possible Release of Confidential Information, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 01.31.22
  • 2022 NDAA Makes Significant Changes to Federal Procurement Policy, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 12.27.21
  • 5 Things Every Contractor Should Know About the Contract Disputes Act, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 10.26.21
  • How Government Contractors Can Mitigate Potential Impacts of a Government Shutdown, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 09.28.21

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Events

  • Inflation Update: Availability of Relief for Fixed Price Contracts, 01.10.23
  • DOD and GSA Inflation Update: Key Takeaways for Government Contractors, 10.25.22
  • Claims & Disputes: The A-Z Guide, 2022 Government Contracting Law Institute, 10.14.22
  • Inflation Management Options, Dave Drabkin’s Hot Topics 2022, 10.06.22
  • Protecting Your Confidential Information: FOIA Exemption 4 for Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Webinar, 09.15.22
  • Legal Insight on Understanding Small Business Subcontracting, DC PTAC Event, 06.30.22
  • Supply Chain Pain: How Government Contractors Can Get Relief for Supply Chain Problems, PilieroMazza Webinar, 05.24.22
  • Small Business Subcontracting Plans: Making a Good Faith Effort and Compliance Tips, PCI Event, 01.18.22
  • 2022 NDAA: Important Considerations for Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Webinar, 01.13.22

View More View Less

News

  • Federal News Network Interviews PilieroMazza’s Kevin Barnett: OFCCP to Disclose Confidential Federal Contractor Data, 09.02.22
  • PilieroMazza Unveils Podcast Series for Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting, 07.12.22
  • Law360 Publishes Kevin Barnett’s Article on DOD Pilot Program for ESOPs, 05.05.22
  • Kevin Barnett Contributes to Latest Edition of Thomson Reuters’ Attorney-Client Privilege in the United States, 01.06.22
  • Kevin Barnett’s Article Featured in Westlaw Today: 2022 NDAA Makes Significant Changes to Federal Procurement Policy, 01.06.22
  • Kevin Barnett and Eric Valle Join PilieroMazza’s Expanding Government Contracts Team, 05.03.21

View More View Less

Podcasts

  • So You Want to be a Government Contractor? What Commercial Businesses Need to Know, 07.07.22

Education

  • American University Washington College of Law, J.D., 2010, cum laude
  • The George Washington University, B.A., Political Science, 2004

Admissions

  • Massachusetts
  • District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims

Activities

  • Member, Claims & Contract Disputes (Vice-Chair 2019-Present), ABA Public Contract Law Section
  • Member, Commercial Products & Services (Co-Chair 2016-19), ABA Public Contract Law Section
  • Member, Board of Contract Appeals Bar Association
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