Atty. Brian A. Darst

Atty. Brian A. Darst

Brian Darst focuses his practice on legal matters involving government and commercial contracts law. He has experience handling bid protests, claims preparation and litigation, internal investigations, voluntary disclosures, procurement fraud investigations, and various contract formation and administration issues.

Reston Reston 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian A. Darst at a glance

Brian A. Darst is an Of Counsel based in Reston, Virginia, practforg at Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, m&a, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1987), Virginia (1990), and District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal (1991). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1987) and Marshall University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Reston, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian Darst focuses his practice on legal matters involving government and commercial contracts law
  • He has experience handling bid protests, claims preparation and litigation, internal investigations, voluntary disclosures, procurement fraud investigations, and various contract formation and administration issues
  • Brian has successfully represented numerous small, medium and large businesses before the United States Government Accountability Office, Boards of Contract Appeals, the Small Business Administration, the Federal Aviation Administration, District Courts, the United States Court of Federal Claims, and various state courts and administrative bodies
  • He is a frequent lecturer on government and commercial contracting issues and has conducted public and private seminars at various locations throughout the United States, as well as in Australia, Brazil, and Japan
  • Prior to entering private practice in 1991, Brian served as an attorney with the United States Navy’s Office of General Counsel and represented the Navy in matters involving the acquisition and administration of service and supply contracts for the Naval Sea Systems Command

Practice Areas Explained

Brian A. Darst's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian A. Darst handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practforg law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Reston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian A. Darst

Where is Brian A. Darst's law office located?
Brian A. Darst's law practice is located in Reston, Virginia. The firm is Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian A. Darst handle?
Brian A. Darst focuses on contracts, business, m&a, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Brian A. Darst practiced law?
Brian A. Darst has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Brian A. Darst go to law school?
Brian A. Darst earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Brian A. Darst for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Brian A. Darst received?
Brian A. Darst's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1987
B.A.
Marshall University
- 1984

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1987
Virginia
Admitted: 1990
District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal
Admitted: 1991

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