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Equitable Adjustments and REA Government Contracts Claims Attorney
Recovering What You’re Owed Without Unnecessary Escalation
Federal government contracts rarely go exactly as planned. When changes are directed or occur naturally, the contractor typically incurs additional costs. These costs result from direct impacts and ripple effects from the change. Requests for equitable adjustment (REA), Change orders, and modifications are the administrative remedies designed to make the contractor whole. To ensure maximum cost recovery, the timing and positioning of an REA or change order request in a way easily justifiable by the Contracting Officer is key.
[?] Benson Law Office is a government contract claims and dispute resolution law firm representing contractors nationwide. We help clients prepare and pursue Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs), formal claims, and appeals with a disciplined, evidence-driven approach designed to maximize recovery while protecting future contracting opportunities.
aWhen Additional Costs are Incurred for Out-of-scope or Additional Work
Contract changes and scope creep usually evolve, not explode. Early warning signs are often ignored until options narrow.
REAs may address a single issue or cumulative impacts during contract performance. Common causes for out-of-scope impacts to prime contractors and subcontractors include:
- Defective specifications, drawings, or technical data package
- Ambiguous or conflicting contract terms and conditions
- Late issuance of NTP
- Differing Site Conditions
- Suspension of Work or Stop Work orders
- Government agency’s overzealous inspections
- Contracting Officer direction to perform out-of-scope work
- Interference with Contractor’s performance and schedule
- Delays push contract schedule into seasonal bad weather
- Loss of productivity due to delays or unplanned events
- Delays, disruption, and ripple effects
- Delays to the schedule’s critical path
Handled correctly, most REAs are resolved before formal claims or litigation are needed. Handled poorly, they become expensive and disruptive.
Correcting Ambiguous Contract Terms and Flawed CPARS Performance Ratings
[Revise] Not every dispute should jump straight to a claim. The path matters.
We help contractors:
- Evaluate entitlement and recovery strategy
- Prepare and submit Requests for Equitable Adjustment
- Convert REAs into formal claims when appropriate
- Position facts and narrative clearly for decision-makers
- Avoid procedural missteps that undermine recovery
Our focus is always on leverage, clarity, and credibility.
Terminations and High-Stakes Disputes
Terminations represent some of the most serious government contract disputes contractors face.
Benson Law Office represents contractors in matters involving:
- Termination for Default
- Termination for Convenience
- Cure notices and show cause letters
- Appeals related to termination decisions
Early legal involvement can often change outcomes or preserve recovery that would otherwise be lost.
Appeals and Formal Resolution
When disputes cannot be resolved administratively, we represent contractors before:
- Boards of Contract Appeals
- The Court of Federal Claims
Because we build the case from the beginning, escalation is efficient and focused rather than reactive.
Our Dispute Resolution Approach
Reach Out
The earlier we understand the dispute, the more options you have.
Verify the Record
We review contracts, modifications, correspondence, schedules, and cost data to reconstruct the true project story.
Apply Pressure Strategically
We pursue resolution through targeted communication, REAs, or claims before escalating further.
Back to Business
The dispute resolves, recovery is achieved, and your team moves forward with stronger processes and confidence.
Why Benson Law?
Contractors choose Benson Law Office because we:
- Focus on federal contract disputes and claims
- Understand how agencies evaluate entitlement
- Prioritize resolution over theatrics
- Are candid about risk, cost, and outcomes
If a dispute can be resolved early, we push for that. If escalation is required, we are prepared.
