Atty. Timothy McLister
Tim McLister focuses his practice on government contracts and procurement matters. He represents domestic and international businesses in all facets of government contracts transactional matters.
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Timothy McLister is a Shareholder based in McLean, Virginia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on securities, government, and internet. Admitted to practice in North Carolina Virginia U.S. Court of Federal Claims (2016). Educated at Wake Forest University School of Law J.D. Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Business and Intellectual Property Law (—) and Duke University, The Fuqua School of Business M.B.A. Finance Concentration McDaniel College B.A. Captain, Football (—). Serands clients in McLean, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Tim McLister focuses his practice on government contracts and procurement matters
- He represents domestic and international businesses in all facets of government contracts transactional matters
- He advises government contractors in bid protests before the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the U.S
- Court of Federal Claims (COFC)
- mergers and acquisitions
- claims, disputes, and terminations
- and contract formation work, including joint ventures, teaming agreements, and subcontracting
- He also counsels contractors on Small Business Administration (SBA) initiatives, the Buy American Act (BAA), Trade Agreements Act (TAA), foreign military sales (FMS), and classified contracting
- He serves contractors in a broad array of industries, with an emphasis on defense, intelligence, cybersecurity, and maritime
- Prior to entering private practice, Tim served as an Active-Duty Captain in the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps where he represented the United States Army in its litigation and procurement strategy
- He also served as the Senior Trial Counsel for the nation’s Contingency Corps where he managed a team of prosecutors at the nation’s largest military installation
- Further, he deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, and Kuwait in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve where he advised a three-star general command in the acquisition of critical supplies and services throughout a contingency operation
- He maintains an active Top Secret, Sensitive Compartment Information (TS/SCI) clearance and holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a finance concentration
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch' •Administrative/Regulatory Law, 2025-2026 •Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2025-2026 •Government Relations Practice, 2026 •Recognized, United States Armed Forces •Joint Service Commendation Medal •Joint Meritorious Unit Award •Meritorious Service Medal •Army Commendation Medal •Listed, Loudoun County 40 Under 40, 2023
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in McLean 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 substantive 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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