Richard Arnholt

Practice Areas

Richard Arnholt advises companies, large and small, on the complex rules and regulations applicable to grants and contracts from federal and state governmental entities. In an era of increased budgetary pressures for contractors, Richard focuses his practice on providing practical business and legal guidance to help clients efficiently navigate the minefield of government procurement and grant regulations.

Over the past two decades Richard has represented government contract clients in a wide range of issues. In particular, he has extensive experience counseling clients on the complex ethics and compliance obligations required of government contractors and grant recipients; assisting companies and individuals faced with suspension or debarment by a number of government agencies; filing and defending against bid protests at the Government Accountability Office (GAO), Court of Federal Claims, and the Federal Circuit; and government contracts-related litigation such as prime/sub disputes and defending against False Claims Act (FCA) allegations.

His practice focuses on:

- Government contracts counseling and litigation

- Suspension/debarment

- Bid and size protests

Career

Joined Bass, Berry & Sims in 2015

Prior to entering private practice, Richard served as a law clerk for the Honorable Mary Ellen Coster Williams of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association, Section of Public Contract Law

- Privatization, Outsourcing & Financing Transactions Committee: Co-Chair (2009-2012)

- Acquisition Reform & Emerging Issues Committee: Co-Chair (2009-2011)

- Young Lawyers Committee: Co-Chair (2007-2009)

- Young Lawyers Division Liaison (2004-2006)

Personal

LLM, Georgetown University Law Center (2003) - With Distinction

JD, Georgetown University Law Center (2002) - cum laude

MA, University of St. Andrews (Scotland) (1997) - With Honors

Awards