Scott M Heimberg

Scott M. Heimberg represents companies in government procurement and domestic and international contracts. Mr. Heimberg's experience includes federal contract formation, administration and contract disputes litigation, including litigation of construction claims. Recently, Mr. Heimberg appealed a termination for default of a construction contract by the U.S. Department of the Navy, where the Navy sought more than $20 million in damages. Mr. Heimberg frequently represents technology and start-up companies seeking to identify potential government markets and evaluate the benefits and liabilities associated with selling to the government. In addition, he counsels clients on issues of fraud, waste and abuse, including suspension and debarment matters. He recently defended a Fortune 500 technology company against a Civil False Claims Act action seeking $100 million in damages and currently represents several companies in False Claims Act matters involving government contracts and health care issues. He also represents government contractors involved in mergers and acquisitions with foreign entities, advising on the CFIUS process and obtaining and maintaining security clearances. Prior to joining Akin Gump, Mr. Heimberg was an attorney-advisor to the Honorable E.P. Snyder, chief administrative judge, Board of Contract Appeals, U.S. Department of Transportation, from 1985 to 1987. Mr. Heimberg received his B.A. in 1981 from Franklin and Marshall College and his J.D. with honors in 1984 from the George Washington University, where he was a member of the George Washington Journal of International Law and Economics. He is a member of the District of Columbia and Maryland Bars, the American Bar Association's Section on Public Contract Law and the Section's Committee on Privatization and Outsourcing, the District of Columbia Bar Association, the Board of Contract Appeals Bar Association and the National Contracts Management Association. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.