Contract Disputes with FEMA
In the disorder that follows a major natural disaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), state agencies and local authorities are eager to begin recovery efforts. Bids are hastily prepared, contracts are quickly awarded, and contractors are pushed to complete the work as soon as possible. Quick action, helpful as it may be, could result in bigger problems in the future. Contract disputes can easily arise between various parties involved in the disaster recovery effort. Contractors, governmental agencies and private entities alike can benefit from experienced and comprehensive legal representation in the event of a dispute.
Our firm, FEMA Law Associates, has the skill necessary at represents contractors, state governments, local governments and non-profit agencies in FEMA contract disputes. We have in-depth knowledge of the various FEMA disaster recovery programs, their procedures and the expectations of FEMA personnel regarding contract performance issues.
If you are engaged in a contract dispute over a FEMA-funded recovery project, contact us for a consultation. We have the expertise and knowledge needed to resolve your problem.
FEMA Law Associates also represents clients in matters involving FEMA audits of contracted work.
A FEMA Contract Dispute is Different
Contractors and governmental authorities are very familiar with standard contract dispute resolution methods. The resolution of a dispute over a FEMA-authorized contract however is quite different. The resolution of a FEMA dispute is complicated by arcane FEMA rules and agency-specific jargon.
The essence of the dispute could hinge on something as simple as the interpretation of a debris removal clause for a mobile home park, subdivision or retail establishment. There may be a fundamental disagreement over the cost of a particular product or procedure. There could be differing opinions about compensation for handling unforeseen consequences of a natural disaster as affecting a preexisting project. Whatever the nature of the dispute, we understand how to resolve it.
Attorney Ernest B. Abbott has worked in both the private sector and in government agencies, even serving as General Counsel of FEMA at one time. He has extensive experience resolving FEMA-related disputes. Mr. Abbott understands the importance of complying with regulatory procedures and the language that bureaucrats expect to see in contracts and supporting documentation.
FEMA Law Associates will represent you with skill and dedication — protecting your rights interests at every stage of the dispute resolution process.
Contact a FEMA Lawyer
For a consultation with FEMA Law Associates about a FEMA dispute, call 202-326-9319 or contact our firm online.
Located in Washington, D.C., we represent clients across the nation.
