Government Contracts Partners Join Womble Bond Dickinson

HUNTSVILLE, ALA. – Womble Bond Dickinson announced today the arrival of partners Richard J.R. Raleigh, Jr. and Christopher L. Lockwood to the firm’s Government Contracts team in Huntsville. They have significant experience in government contracts procurement and litigation before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the U.S. Government Accountability Office, and the Federal Circuit. They also regularly advise clients in bid protests, size issues, contract disputes, and regulatory matters.

“This team brings a wealth of knowledge and decades of experience that will immediately strengthen and facilitate further growth of our Government Contracts practice, including in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, Nashville, and other markets,” said Jamie Francis, leader of the firm’s Corporate & Securities group and Government Contracts team. “Their breadth of insight will benefit all our clients providing goods and services to the federal government.”

“We are excited to join the growing roster of talented lawyers who have joined Womble, several of whom we’ve worked with in the past,” said Raleigh. “We have long-standing, deep relationships with our clients whose needs continue to increase in complexity and volume, and it was clear that Womble is equally committed to client service. The firm’s global platform and full-service, cross-practice resources will benefit our clients significantly.” 

Raleigh and Lockwood join from Wilmer & Lee, where Raleigh served as the co-chair of its Government Contracts practice. The newly created Huntsville office is Womble’s 30th worldwide and 23rd in the United States.

In the last year, Womble’s Corporate & Securities group has seen substantial growth in regional capabilities, including Latin America and East Asia, and strategic practice areas like energy and global business. During that time, among others, the group has added: global business and international trade partners Alan Enslen, John Scannapieco, Masami Tyson, and Wilka Toppins; government contracts partner Josh Mullen; energy partner Francisco Balduzzi; environmental partner Daniella Landers; and M&A partner Damian Georgino.

More information on the attorneys joining Womble Bond Dickinson can be found below:

Richard J.R. Raleigh, Jr.

Rich Raleigh focuses his practice on litigation with an emphasis on government contracts, employment law, complex business litigation (including trade secret and non-compete litigation), and civil litigation. Drawing upon his experience in the U.S. Army JAG Corps, Rich has successfully represented clients dealing with issues related to government contracts, non-competition agreements, and trade secrets throughout the Southeast. He regularly handles matters requiring immediate action – motions for temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunction hearings – particularly in cases involving non-compete agreements and claims of misappropriation of trade secrets. 

Christopher L. Lockwood

Chris Lockwood focuses his practice on government contracts and business litigation. He represents government contractors in litigation matters and provides general counsel in all aspects of procurement law, including bid protests, size issues, contract disputes, and regulatory matters. Chris frequently handles bid protests before the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Court of Federal Claims, as well as size protests before the Small Business Administration and its Office of Hearings and Appeals. He counsels clients on regulatory matters, including corporate issues, compliance with small business regulations, joint ventures, mentor/protégé issues, teaming agreements, subcontracts, and employment issues.  

This press release was revised on October 3, 2022, with updated information on the Huntsville team.