David Kasanow
FAX: 202.496.7756
Experience
David Kasanow joined the firm in 1991 and practices in the area of government contracts counseling and litigation.
Mr. Kasanow has extensive experience in litigation before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, and in bid protests before the General Accounting Office and the Court of Federal Claims. His practice includes litigation of multimillion dollar change claims and other complex contractual issues, such as those arising out of the termination for default of the A-12 advanced tactical aircraft and the termination for convenience of the Tri-Service Standoff Attack Missile. Mr. Kasanow routinely assists clients on classified contract, facilities clearance, and personnel clearance issues. He also represents clients in administrative and judicial proceedings under the Freedom of Information Act.
Mr. Kasanow's practice also focuses on matters arising from contractors on the battlefield. He has successfully defended contractors in numerous tort suits arising out of Operation Iraqi Freedom, including product liability and personal injury matters. He has achieved successful outcomes for battlefield contractors in bid protests and terminations for default and is actively involved in initiatives to improve the legal and administrative processes that govern contractors that accompany the troops in battle.
Mr. Kasanow counsels clients on a broad range of government contract law issues, including compliance, suspension and debarment, and intellectual property. His counseling practice also focuses on issues specific to contracts with the U.S. Department of Energy, including M&O contracting, export control, physical information, computer and personnel security, and the Price-Anderson Act.
Mr. Kasanow is a frequent speaker on a variety of procurement issues including; procurement policy, disputes, terminations, battlefield contracting, and Homeland Security.
Education
- J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, magna cum laude (Order of the Coif), 1991
- B.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1969
Admitted
- District of Columbia
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Professional Activities:
- American Bar Association Section of Public Contract Law, Council Member; Co-Chair, General Interest Division; Co-Chair, Bid Protest Committee; Vice-Chair, Battle Space and Contingency Procurements Committee; Vice-Chair, Contract Claims and Disputes Resolution Committee
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims Bar Association