National Government Contracting Lawyer

James P. Rome, Ltd.

517 Lavergne Avenue Wilmette, Illinois 60091 USA

 (847) 917-3540
 (847) 256-9822

www.jamespromelaw.com/
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Law Firm Overview

James P. Rome, Ltd. is a business lawyer and government contract consultant with over four decades of experience in providing guidance, direction, assistance, and representation for private-sector business interests pursuing government contracts for goods and services.

Although based out of Chicago, the firm is positioned to provide business counsel and legal representation to clients throughout Illinois, across the U.S., and internationally. The goal is to help their clients maximize business opportunities, perform effectively in their contracts, and resolve disputes favorably.

James P. Rome, Ltd. also offers a full range of legal services of value to small to medium-sized businesses, including: Business organization; Due diligence in mergers and acquisitions; Business and commercial transactions; and Commercial litigation.

Jim Rome knows your time is valuable. That is why he strives to be both convenient and accessible. He will meet you at your office, home, or another location convenient to you. Once you become a client, you can contact him anytime, day or evening. He is available whenever you have a question, and is committed to helping your business grow.

Year this Office was Established: 1980

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Bid Preparation; Contract Compliance Issues; Due Diligence in Mergers & Acquisitions; Contract Performance; Identifying Bid Opportunities; Protests and Claims; Business Organization.

Practice Areas Description

Jim Rome is an accomplished and knowledgeable business consultant and attorney with 40 years of experience working in and with the government at all levels, which allows him to effectively and skillfully assist small to mid-sized companies grow and enhance their business through government contracting. He provides specialized expertise in evaluating government contracts for merger and acquisitions projects.

His practice includes:

- Government Contracts

The process of government contracting is my area of expertise. The Government is the largest purchaser of goods and services in the U.S., so it just makes good business sense to learn whether your company can provide any of these goods and services. There's no need to be confused or overwhelmed by the world of government contracting when you have James P. Rome, Ltd. in your corner. I assist businesses with the full range of issues encountered in the process of securing and fulfilling government contracts. I know the processes and procedures for all types of businesses. I handle government contract matters involving: Identifying Bid Opportunities; Bid Preparation; Contract Performance; Financing and Financial Reporting; Contract Compliance; and Protests and Claims.

• Minority/Women/Disabled Veteran Certification Programs

Governments offer socio-economic programs, whose goals are to assist qualifying businesses by giving them a "leg up" in securing contracts with the government and sub-contracts with government prime contractors. Obtaining certification in one or more of these government socio-economic programs has substantial benefits in the private sector, as well as in the government arena, if not more so. James P. Rome, Ltd. is knowledgeable of the application process for obtaining certifications in these various programs, at the local, state and federal levels.

I assist my clients in obtaining certifications for various government procurement preference programs at the local, state and federal levels, such as Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises and Disabled Veteran owned businesses. Contact me to learn more and discuss your company's eligibility for benefiting from the various status certification programs operated by the government.

• Government Procurement Processes

The methods and processes by which the government now procures companies have evolved, and is turning to various databases of capable companies to fill its requirements for products and services. These processes include General Services Administration (GSA) schedules, Mater Buying Agreements, and a growing number of Virtual Shopping Malls, where government buyers post solicitations for specific products. These procurement processes serve as marketing tools for your company, and a targeted notice vehicle through which you may learn about specific products you are able to supply and subsequently, submit offers on. It’s important to be on top of this trending if you seek to be one of these companies, and this is another area where my services can be invaluable. I provide hands on guidance and assistance in securing acceptance to the various government procurement programs (such as GSA Schedules).

• Identifying Bid Opportunities

Your company must first identify the types of services you wish to deliver, the types of goods you want to produce, and the specifications you can perform under in terms of quantity and delivery. I can help your company identify bid opportunities by scanning the government contracting landscape for you regularly and alerting you to applicable contracting business opportunities and/or teaching your staff how to look for requests for proposals (RFP) opportunities.

• Bid Preparation

The entry point for participation in the government bid process is an RFP (request for proposals), an RFQ (request for quote), or possibly an RFI (request for information, which may precede an RFP). Understanding the culture, values and language of government agencies can be critical to preparing a successful proposal/bid. I understand this culture and I can help provide business consultation, secure bid documents, supervise bid preparation, and explain contract obligations. I provide bid assistance to clients throughout Illinois and across the nation.

• Contract Performance

Once you have been awarded a government contract, you now need to deliver. The same thoroughness, accuracy and attention to detail that you displayed in the preparation of your bid will be required of your company throughout your business partnership with the government. Let me guide you in the three most common contract performance issue areas: Quality Control (QA); Financial billing and reporting; and Adherence to accepted company policies.

• Contract Compliance Issues

The work you said you'd do must be completed in full and on time, and must meet the quality specifications outlined in the initial bid. A problem complying with the terms of your contract can mean the permanent loss of your government contract, the significant financial benefits it provides and cost you significant financial penalties. It’s my business to advise clients on the legal obligations placed upon them by their government contracts, and to help business clients when they run into compliance problems.

• Protests and Claims

The lifecycle of a government contract begins with the government bid process (or RFP), then bid review by the government agency, the awarding of a contract, vendor performance on a contract, through to billing and reporting. Problems can arise anywhere along this lifecycle. If they do, there are prescribed means to resolve them, but companies that have had little or no previous business with the government may not understand these processes. With more than 40 years of experience working in and with various units of government, I can guide your company through the maze of government operations.

• Financing

Government contracts often have significant lead time between the award of a contract and delivery of a product. Businesses fulfilling government contracts often need to finance the production costs of goods and services for some time before they can receive payment for work completed. As an experienced business attorney, I can help business clients identify potential sources of funding, secure funding from private financial institutions, and negotiate with the government for financial assistance on a particular contract.

- Business Law

As a business lawyer, I assist businesses and entrepreneurs in all phases of organizational growth and development, from business formation to merger or sale of a business: Business Organization and Entity Selection and start-up of a new business; Due Diligence Review, if your company is considering a merger or acquisition; and Transactional Services for day-to-day business dealings.

• Business Organization

I assist business owners in all stages of organizational growth: Entity selection, business formation, and shareholder agreements; the development of contracts to manage day-to-day business transactions; business growth through government contracting, or business expansion through mergers and acquisitions.

• Due Diligence in Mergers and Acquisitions

Business growth often means branching out into new markets and acquiring the capacity to meet market demands by adding business units through mergers and acquisitions. When the business to be acquired gains some or a considerable portion of its business through government contracts, the acquiring company is well advised to do an in-depth review of both existing government contracts and pending offers before closing on the business purchase. When private companies merge, the due diligence that is done prior to the proposed merger may mis-value government contracts on the books if the reviewer is not well versed on the subject. With proper due diligence review of government business assets in advance of a business purchase or merger, James P. Rome, Ltd. can help ensure that you do not pay for an asset you cannot maximize.

• Business and Commercial Transactions

Business growth and new business development is a priority for business owners and for the law office of James P. Rome, Ltd. I am an experienced lawyer and business consultant assisting small and medium-sized businesses with commercial transactions, commercial real estate transactions, and the purchase and sale of businesses. I also help businesses grow and prosper through government contracting.

- Commercial Litigation

My firm is a well-established Chicago-area business law firm handling a wide range of business issues, from starting a new business to resolving business disputes in negotiation and litigation. When you need an experienced trial attorney to take a case to court for breach of contract, failure to perform, copyright or trademark violations, employment contract violations, or another business or commercial law matter, let my decades of experience work for you.

Attorneys

Mr. James P. Rome Attorney Business Formation, Business Law, Business Litigation, Contracts, Finance

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