J. Chris Haile

Partner

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.

In the highly regulated business of government contracts, Chris frequently addresses matters involving breach of contract, government-directed contract changes, delays, requests for equitable adjustment (REAs), certified claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA), procuring commercial products and commercial services, contractor business systems, certified cost or pricing data, the Defense Production Act and the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), government audits, terminations, and other issues with aspects unique to working with the federal government. Chris also is experienced in working with recipients of federal grants and cooperative agreements in negotiations, development of compliant systems, and government investigations.   

Chris represents a diverse range of clients and industries supporting the federal government, in areas such as aerospace, defense, health care, construction, professional services, higher education, and information technology products and services. He has successfully resolved matters with the Department of Defense (DoD), the General Services Administration (GSA), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others.

Chris has litigated before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and District of Columbia Contract Appeals Board. He also represents clients in alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration, mediation, and other binding and nonbinding ADR proceedings.

Career & Education

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    • Vanderbilt University, B.A., cum Laude
    • Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum Laude
    • 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
    • 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

    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.

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.

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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.