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Barbara A. Duncombe
- E bduncombe@taftlaw.com
- T (317) 713-3461
- T (937) 641-1751
- F (317) 713-3699
Summary
Barbara is an attorney who advises regional and national businesses on the legal and compliance issues that arise when doing business with the government. For over 25 years, she has worked with general counsel, business decision makers, prime contractors, subcontractors, and public buyers on a variety of public contracts issues. Barbara’s collegial, hands-on approach with clients has established her as a go-to resource for help with resolving public contract formation, administration, performance, payment and dispute resolution issues.
When necessary, Barbara has successfully used Alternative Dispute Resolution and litigation to resolve her clients’ government contracts issues. She has experience litigating protests in front of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), federal claims before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA), protests and federal claims before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC) and other procurement-related matters in various federal and state jurisdictions.
Barbara’s extensive knowledge and track record in government contracts are among the reasons why she has been honored repeatedly by the Dayton Business Journal and the State of Ohio General Assembly and has been asked to lecture about government contract and procurement issues nationally and internationally at the George Washington University School of Law Government Contract Program, the United Nations, UNICEF, the World Bank and the Panama Canal Commission.
Barbara is just as active in her community as she is in the courtroom. Barbara plays an active role with helping promote accessible, affordable housing in the Ohio area as a board member of County Corp. Barbara helps promote accessible, quality education as a member of the Wright State University Foundation Board of Trustees. Barbara also is actively engaged as a member of Taft’s Executive Board.
Barbara earned her J.D. with honors from George Washington University School of Law and received her B.A. from American University’s School of International Service.
Awards
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Honoree, Dayton Business Journal for "Who’s Who in Aerospace & Defense" (2014-2018)
Listed as Dayton BizWomen Power 50 (2015)
Recipient, Outstanding Achievement Award from the 130th General Assembly of the State of Ohio, 2014
Selected as one of the 50 most influential women by Dayton Business Journal (2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017)
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Robert A. Taft Service and Leadership Award Winner (2018)
All Service Areas
Education
- George Washington University Law School (1980)
- American University (1974)
Admissions
- Federal - U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
- Federal - U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Federal - 7th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Federal - U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- Federal - U.S. District Court for D.C.
- State - Ohio
- State - Indiana
- State - District of Columbia
News
Four Taft Attorneys Recognized for Contributions to the Firm News
Duncombe and Sumner Named to Dayton Business Journal Who’s Who in Aerospace & Defense List Law Bulletins
Changes in HUBZone Certification Requirements News
Duncombe and Sumner Quoted in Dayton Business Journal
Past Events
Professional Affiliations
- District of Columbia Bar Member
Community Involvement
- County Corp Board Member
- Wright State University Foundation Member, Board of Trustees