About Us

Saltman & Stevens, P.C. was founded in 1980. Because of our focus on matters involving contractual and other relationships between private parties or local government entities and the federal government, we are located in the heart of Washington, D.C. This gives us convenient access to the courts and administrative tribunals based in and around Washington, D.C. that resolve disputes related to every type of government contract and other complex relationships with the federal government. It also permits us to conduct frequent face-to-face meetings with top-level agency officials.

Since its inception, Saltman & Stevens has concentrated its practice in matters involving resolving our clients' problems with the federal government. The firm provides counseling and litigation representation to a nationwide clientele on matters such as preparing and litigating contract claims, obtaining and maintaining government contracts and permits, resolving questions of Appropriations Law and advising clients on compliance with numerous policies and regulations that significantly affect their ability to deal with the federal government. Our experience in these areas includes handling complex litigation with the federal government, federal antitrust law, small business issues, timber export regulations, suspension and debarment, and compliance with federal regulations governing sealed bid and negotiated contracts. In addition, for nearly 30 years we have had a nationally recognized practice in federal timber contract law and in the use and enjoyment of natural resources within the national forests, national parks, and other federal lands. We work regularly with individual companies and trade associations to resolve natural resource issues critical to their objectives.

Saltman & Stevens' practice philosophy is grounded in a team concept which permits a carefully tailored approach to each client's needs, drawing upon the particular expertise of each of the firm's attorneys. This approach enables us to represent entities of varying sizes effectively and in a manner consistent with their resources and goals.

Saltman & Stevens offers services in a wide variety of areas including:

• Handling complex litigation with the federal government.
• Preparing, negotiating and, where necessary, prosecuting clients' claims arising out of Statutory Rights contracts and permits either administratively or in court.
• Representing clients in bid protests, small business appeals, and permit applications at the agency level, before the Government Accountability Office, Small Business Administration, and in the federal courts.
• Advising parties of their rights and obligations under contracts, permits, grants and other agreements.
• Representing state and local governments and other entities with regard to their financial relations with the federal government.
• Defending clients involved in investigations relating to the antitrust laws, suspension and debarment, alleged government contract fraud, and other areas of federal regulation.

The attorneys at Saltman & Stevens have had many years of experience in providing these services to clients. In addition to our emphasis on a team approach to solving client problems, responsiveness and innovation are hallmarks of Saltman & Stevens' style of practice. For example, we have achieved successful results for our clients through class action litigation and have developed innovative approaches to solving our clients' problems arising out of contracts or other agreements that are affected by environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), National Forest Management Act (NFMA), and the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

Because of Saltman & Stevens' location in Washington, D.C. and our frequent dealings with high-level agency officials, we are able to react quickly and effectively to address our clients' legal problems at all appropriate levels of the federal government. We often work amicably with agency personnel to resolve disagreements between the government and our clients involving appropriations matters, the award, administration, or termination of contracts or permits as well as various land use issues. Where appropriate and effective, we have also utilized congressional assistance to achieve our clients' objectives. When necessary, we provide vigorous and effective representation in the courts and before the boards of contract appeals.

Delivering value to clients is the keystone of our practice. Because of our success over the years in delivering high-quality and efficient legal representation, we have maintained long-term client relationships and have established ourselves as one of the preeminent firms in our focused practice areas.