Ian A. Cronogue

Ian A. Cronogue is an equity partner at Baker, Cronogue, Tolle & Werfel, LLP in McLean, Virginia. He represents domestic and international clients in civil and business litigation, government contracts, employment and labor matters, Contract Disputes Act claims, and regulatory compliance. His practice includes prime and subcontract disputes, construction disputes, bid protests, fraud claims, security clearance litigation, business torts, internet defamation, and other complex commercial matters.

Cronogue earned a J.D. from American University Washington College of Law, graduating magna cum laude in the top five percent of his class. He received a B.S. from the University of North Carolina Wilmington with honors. His academic background supports work requiring close legal analysis, detailed factual development, and careful evaluation of regulatory, contractual, and litigation risks for businesses operating in highly regulated environments.

Cronogue has handled government contract litigation involving disputes with agencies and conflicts between prime contractors and subcontractors. His broader experience includes FCPA and ITAR compliance, domestic and multinational mergers and acquisitions, insurance litigation, stock option litigation, construction claims, and fraud matters. He represents clients ranging from multinational corporations to small government contractors, including SDVOSBs, woman-owned small businesses, certified 8(a) companies, and Alaska Native Corporations.

Ian A. Cronogue is admitted in Virginia and the District of Columbia and before numerous federal trial and appellate courts. He serves on the board of directors of the McLean Bar Association and belongs to the Alexandria Bar Association and the American Bar Association. His practice combines business litigation, government contracting, regulatory compliance, and transactional experience to help clients manage disputes, protect operations, and address legal risk across complex commercial settings.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Baker, Cronogue, Tolle & Werfel, LLP
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Board Member, McLean Bar Association
• Member, Alexandria Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Virginia
• District of Columbia

Education

• American University Washington College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) (Magna Cum Laude)
• University of North Carolina Wilmington
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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