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David B. Dempsey

Mr. Dempsey has 42 years of broad and deep experience in laws, regulations, policies and litigation with federal procurement.  Generally described, his experience includes: rights in technical data and computer software; cybersecurity compliance (CMMC/NIST/DFARS/FAR, etc.); GSA Schedule contracting; small business issues; change order proposals and accounting; requests for equitable adjustments (e.g., COVID-19); cost principles; export controls; DCAA audits; subcontract issues (teaming and similar agreements); procurement-related labor regulations; corporate ethics / compliance / related investigations); mergers & acquisitions; foreign sourcing issues; export controls, industrial security compliance; bid protests and contract disputes litigation in all forums.

Occupation: Founding Partner, Dempsey Fontana, PLLC

Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell as: A/V-Preeminent Lawyer, (1991-2020); Washington & Baltimore’s Top-Rated Lawyers (2014-2015, 2018); Virginia’s Top-Rated Lawyers (2013, 2016); Top-Rated Lawyers in Technology (2013);  Recognized by Marquis Who’s Who in  “Who's Who in American Law (1991, 1993, 2001, 2015-16; 2019-20)