John Michael Manfredonia

John Michael Manfredonia

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 37 years

Government contracts Lawyer at Cresskill, NJ
Practice Areas: Government Contracts

120 Piermont Road, Cresskill, NJ

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Government Contracts 100%

Represent contractors with claims against civilian and military agencies. Claims based on differing site conditions, defective specs, changes, termination for convenience, termination for default, suspension of work, and other grounds. Also represent contractors in bid protest disputes.

38 years | 300 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 27 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 37 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 36 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1989

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 37 years

State: California

Acquired: 1988

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Manfredonia Law Offices, LLC

120 Piermont Road, Cresskill, NJ, 07626-1536

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John Michael Manfredonia's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Patrick | October 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Construction & Development

Trusted Business Partner

John is a valuable member of our team. We view him as a trusted business partner and have worked with him on a continuous basis since 2014. He has assisted us with a full range of legal services from conducting ethics training at our home office to helping us navigate the nuances of federal contracti...ng. He has always provided us with sound and practical legal counsel. On top of that, he understands construction means and methods as well as critical-path method scheduling better than any other construction attorney I have worked with in my nine years as a construction business owner. I truly value my relationship with John and offer my highest recommendation.

Posted by M.N. | May 15, 2015 | Government Contracts

Very Knowledgeable Attorney for Federal Contractors, Especially SDVOSB

We are a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and have relied on John's expertise on numerous occasions. He is well versed with the law regarding Federal contracts and is always very attentive to our needs. Unlike other attorneys we have worked with in the past, John is always accessible a...nd does not "run up the bill". If you are trying to navigate the Federal Contracting System, John is a great asset. We would recommend him highly.

Posted by Bill | April 10, 2015 | Government Contracts

Great Lawyer!

Mr. Manfredonia has helped me navigate the bureaucratic red-tape of Federal Government contracting on more than one occasion. In each instance, our problems were resolved as quickly and efficiently as is possible when dealing with the Federal Government. I highly recommend his legal services.

Posted by Joe | March 19, 2015 | Government Contracts

client review of John Manfredonia

I have worked with John Manfredonia for 4 years. We have had occasion to consult with John on numerous issues, primarily as a result of having the VA as our primary client and as a result of being a SDVOSB. In all candor, we have found John to be the best VA/SDV attroney that we have found after a ...rather thorough national search. We have not lost a single case to date - John Manfredonia gets the credit for this. Additionally, we value his council and advice and we seek his guidance often, which greatly helps us avoid situations in which we will not have a high liklihood of prevailing. We all know the old saying, "there's lawyers and there's lawyers", ... well, John is the "real deal" - we would not be in a good position if he were representing the other side of an argument - it is much, much better to have him on our side.

Posted by Scott | March 19, 2015 | Government Contracts

Exceptional Service, Unparalleled Professional Experience, Outstanding Results

I am the Owner of a SDVOSB General Construction company. I have retained John Manfredonia to resolve a number of problems (Award Protest against another Contractor, Size Determination Claim by another Contractor, SDVOSB Re-Verification Conflict). In each and every case, outcomes were decided in my ...company's favor - DUE SOLELY to Mr. Manfredonia's knowledge, skill and aggressive action. Mr. Manfredonia currently retained for an on-going dispute with VA on Construction Contract. While not completely resolved, a major point of contention has been decided in my company's favor. If not for Mr. Manfredonia's legal/technical arguments, VA's decision would have resulted in a muti-million dollar company loss. I have the highest respect for Mr. Manfredonia and would strongly recommend his services.

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Robert Silber

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Manfredonia is a well respected, diligent and knowledgeable attorney ."

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Sarah Schauerte

Government contracts lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is an extremely knowledgeable, professional, and personable individual I have had the pleasure to meet at multiple national conferences for veteran business owners. John is well-respected by his peers for his many years of delivering high-quality services in all facets of government contracting law, to include bid protests, size protests, claims, and certifications."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

1996

Certificate of Appreciation for Successful Litigation Efforts, Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs

1996

Special Contributions Award, Office of General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Owner, Manfredonia Law Offices, LLC

1997 - 1998

General Counsel, Information Systems and Networks, Inc.

1989 - 1997

Government Contracts Litigation Attorney, Department Of Veteran's Affairs General Counsel

1987 - 1989

Law Clerk for DOT Board of Contract Apppeals, Department Of Transportation

1986 - 1987

Researcher, General Accounting Office

Associations

2000 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association, Construction Division

Member

2000 - Present

United States Court of Federal Claims Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Size Appeal of Serviam Construction, LLC

Won size protest.

Size Appeal of Johnson Development, LLC

Won size protest.

In the Matter of Veterans Contracting Group, Inc.

Won size protest.

BC Construction v. Department of Veterans Affairs, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, CBCA 5041, 5042

Settled for $3,950,000 plus interest.

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Education

1987

George Washington University National Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Boston University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

VA National Small Business Engagement Contract Disputes Act - What Every Contractor Needs to Know

2015

National Veterans Small Business Engagement Construction Project Delays

2000

Bid Protests & Appeals Under Federal, State and Local Public Contract Laws

Bid Protests

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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