Joe Whitcomb

Joe Whitcomb is the founder and president of Whitcomb, Selinsky, PC (WSM). In addition, he manages the firm and heads up the Government Procurement and International Business Transactions Law sections. As a result of his military service as a U.S. Army Ranger and as a non-commissioned officer in the Air Force, he learned mission accomplishment. While serving in the Air Force, he earned his Bachelor’s in Social Sciences and a Master’s in International Relations. His Master’s emphasis was on National Security and International Political Economics. After his military career, Joe attended law school at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

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Superior Optical v. U.S.: Bid Protest Over VA Award Dismissed

Joe Whitcomb: August 15, 2025

Superior Optical Labs, Inc., a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), filed suit against the United States in the Court of Federal Claims after the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) terminated its contract. The contract involved...

SDVOSB Certifcation

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United States v. Strock: 2nd Circuit Revives False Claims Act Case Over SDVOSB Fraud

Joe Whitcomb: August 14, 2025

The United States filed a civil action against Strock Contracting, Inc. and its owner, Timothy Strock, alleging violations of the False Claims Act...

Government Contracts False Claims Act

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Tax Court Accepted Discounted Valuation in Estat Insurance Dispute

Joe Whitcomb: August 08, 2025

The Estate of Clara M. Morrissette petitioned the U.S. Tax Court to challenge the Internal Revenue Service’s determination of a $13.8 million estate...

Succession Planning

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Portage Park v. A.L.L. Masonry: Lien Validity Dispute Sent to Arbitration

Joe Whitcomb: August 07, 2025

Portage Park Capital, LLC entered into a contract with A.L.L. Masonry Construction Company, Inc., doing business as All Construction Group, for the...

Contract Dispute

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NYC Upheld Safety Netting Rule Against Federal Preemption Challenge

Joe Whitcomb: August 06, 2025

Industry group challenged NYC safety regulations under federal law The Steel Institute of New York, a trade association of steel erectors and...

Employment Law OSHA

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Reed v. Marshall: Co-Owners Can't Sue Each Other Under Lanham Act

Joe Whitcomb: August 01, 2025

Brian Reed and musician Charles Marshall collaborated on the band "Riders North," performing and releasing music together for over a decade....

Trademark Law

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Boeing Co. v. United States: Appeals Court Revives Cost Dispute Claims

Joe Whitcomb: July 31, 2025

The Boeing Company filed a lawsuit against the United States in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, seeking a declaratory judgment and equitable...

Contract Dispute

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Veteran-Owned Bidder Challenged VA’s SDVOSB Pool Exclusion

Joe Whitcomb: July 29, 2025

REV, LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, submitted a proposal to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in response to a...

SBA Bid protest Veteran-Owned Small Business

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Christiansen v. Morrell: Title 10 Orders Trigger Paid Military Leave

Joe Whitcomb: July 26, 2025

Christopher Christiansen sued Morrell (doing business as Smithfield Foods) under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act...

USERRA

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California Court Reversed Malpractice Award in Estate Planning Case

Joe Whitcomb: July 21, 2025

Legal malpractice claims reversed due to insufficient evidence of intent Jeffrey Grossman, Alexis Grossman, and Nicholas Grossman filed a legal...

Estate Planning Wills, Trusts & Estates

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