J. Chris Haile
Overview
Clients working with the federal government rely on Chris for his seasoned perspective and skillful representation to advance and defend business objectives. Chris navigates contractors and awardees through complex challenges in negotiations, compliance, audits, investigations, and litigation under federal contracts and agreements.
Career & Education
- Vanderbilt University, B.A., cum Laude
- Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum Laude
- District of Columbia
- Virginia (Associate - Inactive)
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Professional Activities and Memberships
- ABA Public Contract Law Section, Member
Chris's Insights
Firm News | 2 min read | 06.11.24
Crowell Secures $131 Million Trial Win for Lockheed Martin in C-5 Aircraft Case
The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals ruled in favor of Crowell & Moring client Lockheed Martin in the C-5 Reliability Enhancement and Re-engineering Program dispute (Appeal of Lockheed Martin, ASBCA No. 62209), holding that Lockheed Martin is entitled to $131,888,860 plus interest under the Contract Disputes Act. The decision follows a four-week bench trial in October 2022.
Client Alert | 1 min read | 06.05.24
Board Sustains Lockheed Martin’s $131 Million Cumulative Impact Claim
Event | May - December 2024
Speaking Engagement | 2024
Representative Matters
- Represented a contractor in the pursuit and recovery of $100 million from the government for directed contract changes as well as the government’s release of claims regarding disputed performance guarantees.
- Pursued and negotiated the recovery of more than $10 million from a federal agency in a claim based on the parties’ mutual mistakes of fact in a health care service contract.
- Prepared a contractor claim and recovered nearly 100% of costs previously disallowed by the contracting officer in a federal cost reimbursement construction contract.
Chris's Insights
Firm News | 2 min read | 06.11.24
Crowell Secures $131 Million Trial Win for Lockheed Martin in C-5 Aircraft Case
The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals ruled in favor of Crowell & Moring client Lockheed Martin in the C-5 Reliability Enhancement and Re-engineering Program dispute (Appeal of Lockheed Martin, ASBCA No. 62209), holding that Lockheed Martin is entitled to $131,888,860 plus interest under the Contract Disputes Act. The decision follows a four-week bench trial in October 2022.
Client Alert | 1 min read | 06.05.24
Board Sustains Lockheed Martin’s $131 Million Cumulative Impact Claim
Event | May - December 2024
Speaking Engagement | 2024
Chris's Insights
Firm News | 2 min read | 06.11.24
Crowell Secures $131 Million Trial Win for Lockheed Martin in C-5 Aircraft Case
The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals ruled in favor of Crowell & Moring client Lockheed Martin in the C-5 Reliability Enhancement and Re-engineering Program dispute (Appeal of Lockheed Martin, ASBCA No. 62209), holding that Lockheed Martin is entitled to $131,888,860 plus interest under the Contract Disputes Act. The decision follows a four-week bench trial in October 2022.
Client Alert | 1 min read | 06.05.24
Board Sustains Lockheed Martin’s $131 Million Cumulative Impact Claim
Event | May - December 2024
Speaking Engagement | 2024