Abigail “Abby” Finan

Abigail “Abby” Finan is an associate at PilieroMazza PLLC in Washington, DC who advises government contractors across the acquisition lifecycle. Abby’s practice covers government contracts, bid protests, requests for equitable adjustment, claims and appeals, audits and investigations, and corporate compliance and ethics. She counsels clients on procurement, pricing, and compliance issues and brings experience from both government and private practice. Her work is particularly connected to federal contracting programs and the legal requirements that shape contractor performance and disputes.

Abby earned her J.D. from The George Washington University Law School, where she received a Certificate in Government Contracts and participated in the Moot Court Board. She earned a B.S. from Roanoke College, magna cum laude. During law school, she served as a Summer Law Clerk for the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals. Her education and early experience gave her direct exposure to the rules, procedures, and dispute mechanisms that govern federal procurement and contract administration.

Abby previously served as Associate Counsel at Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters in Washington, DC. In that role, she supported program offices procuring major weapons systems and related support services. Before NAVSEA, she practiced at a corporate litigation firm focused on trial and appellate matters, contributing to discovery and trial preparation. Her current practice includes advising contractors on protests, contract claims, audits, investigations, ethics, and compliance obligations, giving her a practical perspective on issues that arise from solicitation through contract performance.

Abigail “Abby” Finan combines government service, litigation experience, and focused government contracts training in her work for federal contractors. She is admitted in the District of Columbia and writes and speaks on current procurement and compliance developments, including bid protests, contract claims, shutdown impacts, intellectual property guidance for defense contractors, and federal contractor obligations. Her background helps clients address legal requirements before problems escalate and respond effectively when disputes, audits, investigations, or performance issues affect important government business.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, PilieroMazza PLLC
• Member, District of Columbia Bar

Licensed State

• District of Columbia

Education

• The George Washington University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Roanoke College
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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