Barbara A. Duncombe

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 30 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.

As a trusted advisor to companies through periods of growth as well as disruption, Barbara is a member of Taft’s Distressed Company Task Force. In this role, Barbara advises borrower clients in every way during the COVID-19 pandemic, including how to navigate discussions with lenders and in addressing concerns over suppliers and stakeholders. Barbara is known for her keen ability to aid clients in determining innovative business solutions to help them propel forward through economic hardships.