The law office of Dondi West practices security clearance law and represents federal employees and government contractors during the security clearance appeals process. If you are having problems with your security clearance, it may be wise to retain the services of an experienced attorney to assist with the security clearance adjudication and security clearance appeals process.  Our...Read More

Ever wondered how to register for government contracting?  Federal, state and local governments offer businesses the opportunity to sell billions of dollars worth of products and services. Many government agencies require that some percentage of their procurements be set aside for small businesses. Once you have classified your company based on the established size standards, you...Read More

SBA Small Business?      You may take it for granted that your company is a “small business.” The distinction is important if you wish to register for government contracting as a small business. Once you register as a government contractor, you must adhere to industry size standards established by the U.S. Small Business Administration....Read More

President Obama recently signed the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which appropriates funds for military activities of the Department of Defense and other national security programs. You may be asking yourself, “Why does this matter”  Well, if you’re a small business and are doing business with the government, the NDAA includes a...Read More

Cybersecurity is a sprawling topic that includes national, international, government, and private industry dimensions. More than 40 bills and resolutions with provisions related to cybersecurity have been introduced in the first session of the 112th Congress, including several proposing revisions to current laws. In the 111th Congress, the total was more than 60. Several of...Read More