David P.J. Timm

David P. J. Timm is a partner at Burr & Forman in Washington, DC, and a member of the firm’s Construction & Project Development practice. He represents contractors and companies in government contract disputes, claims, bid protests, investigations, and compliance matters. His work covers federal, state, and local projects and includes proceedings before the Government Accountability Office, Boards of Contract Appeals, Court of Federal Claims, Federal Circuit, state courts, and alternative dispute resolution forums.

Timm earned his J.D. from The George Washington University Law School and his B.S., magna cum laude, from Olivet Nazarene University. His legal education supports a practice that requires close analysis of procurement rules, contract clauses, bid requirements, and administrative records. His undergraduate training and later litigation experience also contribute to a practical approach to construction disputes, factual investigations, and the documentation needed to support or defend government contract claims.

Timm advises clients on bid protests, contract claims, civil litigation, internal investigations, electronic discovery, and compliance with small business contracting programs. His work includes issues involving the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program, HUBZone requirements, and Small Business Innovation Research matters. He also holds an active U.S. Top Secret clearance, reflecting experience with matters that may involve sensitive government information and heightened procedural or security requirements.

David P. J. Timm serves in professional leadership roles connected to government contracting, including chairing a Federal Bar Association bid protest committee and participating with the National Association of Surety Bond Producers. He has also contributed to eviction prevention and tenant-landlord public service work in Arlington. His practice combines procurement knowledge, construction litigation experience, and regulatory counseling to help contractors address disputes, compliance questions, and competitive issues arising from public-sector projects.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Burr & Forman LLP
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Chair of the Bid Protest Committee, Federal Bar Association
• Member, NASBP Attorney Advisory Council
• Member, Washington, D.C. Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association, Public Contracts Law Section
• Chair and Public Interest Representative, Tenant-Landlord Commission of Arlington County, VA

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• Virginia

Education

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

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